2013 Jeep Patriot Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jeep Patriot. That ranks 9th out of 12 Patriot model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (33 complaints, 28%), typically at around 58,500 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 120owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 33 | 28% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 25 | 21% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 19% | 53,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 16% | 67,013 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 11% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 9% | 47,673 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 7% | 42,200 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% | 7,150 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3% | 40,290 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | 28,750 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 16,513 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 18,150 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Jeep Patriot recalls (1)
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.
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
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- 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.
When driving down the road the car just shuts off and itâs dangerous especially in busy areas it happens 6 times a day.
Passenger headrest deployed open even though there was no collision
The passenger headrest AHR has deployed a couple years ago while parked. I tried working with the dealer for the past year to get it fixed under a recall. The dealer said it was covered for a limited time but no longer is covered. I do not understand why that is. It seems this should be covered…
Drivers side headrest deployed while I was driving.
Drivers side head restraint deployed while driving without any viable cause or reason
Other Jeep Patriot years
← 2012 Patriot · 2014 Patriot →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 59 | 0 |
| 2016 Patriot | 458 | 1 |
| 2015 Patriot | 315 | 1 |
| 2014 Patriot | 548 | 2 |
| 2013 | 120 | 1 |
| 2012 Patriot | 354 | 4 |
| 2011 Patriot | 326 | 4 |
| 2010 Patriot | 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 2013 Jeep Patriot?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Jeep Patriot?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.