2014 Jeep Patriot Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 548 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Patriot. That is the most of any Patriot model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is engine (156 complaints, 28%), typically at around 59,958 miles. Complaints mention 31 crashes, 7 fires, 40 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 548owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 31complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 156 | 28% | 59,958 | “throttle body” (17%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 149 | 27% | 39,525 | “seat belts” (36%) | — |
| Seat Belts problems | 104 | 19% | 41,000 | “belts air bags” (22%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 89 | 16% | 54,500 | “electronic throttle” (16%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 70 | 13% | 45,000 | “transmission overheats” (7%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 63 | 11% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 60 | 11% | 65,000 | “throttle control” (22%) | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 51 | 9% | 72,500 | “throttle control” (27%) | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 7% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 33 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 4% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 3% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 2% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 1% | 64,250 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 1% | 28,616 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 1% | 30,889 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 30,219 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | 32,750 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | 67,330 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 204 | — | — |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 90,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 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.
Engine
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
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.
dashboard light flash, airbag light on and off
I was going to work at 5am I came to a red light, and the light turn green i press the gas to go there was no acceleration the car rolled backwards. I turned vehicle off. and restarted. still no acceleration. i moved the gear into first (this an auto vehicle). with that i catches enough to coarse…
On a fateful day, I, [XXX] , found myself in a harrowing situation on the interstate. While driving, my car unexpectedly flipped over, tumbling four times before coming to a jarring stop. The chaos began when my engine backfired violently, which was followed by the alarming sight of smoke rising…
The vehicle was parked in front of my house, completely away from all traffic or other probable causes. The driver's side head rest deployed for no apparent reason. My vehicle had no scratches or dents. If you need to come see it, let me know. Now if I do have an accident, I'm at risk of head and…
I went to the Quirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealership of Dorchester (on hallet street) to have my vehicle recall serviced & I was turned away because I was told that the dealership does not service cars passed a certain mileage limit.
Other Jeep Patriot years
← 2013 Patriot · 2015 Patriot →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 59 | 0 |
| 2016 Patriot | 458 | 1 |
| 2015 Patriot | 315 | 1 |
| 2014 | 548 | 2 |
| 2013 Patriot | 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 2014 Jeep Patriot?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 156 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has far more 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.