2010 Jeep Patriot Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Patriot. That ranks 8th out of 12 Patriot model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (31 complaints, 23%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 136owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Jeep Patriot problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 23% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 26 | 19% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 21 | 15% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 13% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 11% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 15 | 11% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 10% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 8% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 7% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 6% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 74,293 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | 82,147 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 100,206 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Jeep Patriot recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Electrical system:software; seat belts; air bags:side/window
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Risk: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Jeep Patriot in April 2025. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the odometer was reported at 152,000 miles. The contact later purchased a Carfax report which indicated that the odometer was last…
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and test-driven. The…
Fuel System. When I fill the gas tank completely the car will stall within a minute or two. I lose power steering, break booster. I can restart and the car will operate correctly. This has been happening for some time.
The airbag clock spring fails. The horn will go off unexpectedly while driving and parked when the car is turned off This is causing drivers to look in panic and emergency causing distracted driving I took this to the dealer 2 years ago before someone posted this online what the issue was. They…
Total Erosion of front and rear subframe. Replaced front 2021 rear rot 2023 so bad mechanic shop wouldnât let me drive it after needing a inspection sticker( couldnât get). Never was notified for extended warranty about replacing this part. Huge safety issue.
Other Jeep Patriot years
← 2009 Patriot · 2011 Patriot →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 59 | 0 |
| 2016 Patriot | 458 | 1 |
| 2015 Patriot | 315 | 1 |
| 2014 Patriot | 548 | 2 |
| 2013 Patriot | 120 | 1 |
| 2012 Patriot | 354 | 4 |
| 2011 Patriot | 326 | 4 |
| 2010 | 136 | 2 |
| 2009 Patriot | 191 | 1 |
| 2008 Patriot | 186 | 0 |
| 2007 Patriot | 94 | 0 |
| 2002 Patriot | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Jeep Patriot a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Patriot model years, the 2010 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.