2015 Jeep Patriot Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Patriot. That ranks 5th out of 12 Patriot model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (103 complaints, 33%), typically at around 50,744 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 6 fires, 20 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 315owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 | 103 | 33% | 50,744 | “throttle body” (16%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 63 | 20% | 60,180 | “throttle control” (10%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 53 | 17% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Power Train problems | 50 | 16% | 54,500 | “throttle body” (12%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 12% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 30 | 10% | 37,900 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 29 | 9% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 8% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 25 | 8% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 20 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 6% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 3% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 2% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 22,825 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 68 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 68,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Jeep Patriot recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Risk: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
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.
- Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure (RQ22002) — opened Jul 22, 2022, closed Jun 16, 2025.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Power steering hose kept leaking repeatedly. Got checked by couple of local mechanics. But the issue kept reoccurring. The leaked fluid has damaged the serpentine belt and the belt tensioner. I had to get them both replaced. The issue still keeps reoccurring.
Traction control brake light and ABS light all on at the same time took it to a honest mechanic mechanic shop and they said it was the ABS control module internal malfunction check engine light also came on
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic could not diagnose the failure due to the lack of a warning; they have also tried…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 84,959. It was later discovered, upon checking a Carfax Report, that the mileage was…
My car broke down as I was driving with no prior indication or warning. It failed to run when I tried to start it back up, so I had to push it off the road and call for a tow. The shop told me the problem was that the tube-fuel supply line was corroded from the inside and needed to be replaced. I…
Other Jeep Patriot years
← 2014 Patriot · 2016 Patriot →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 59 | 0 |
| 2016 Patriot | 458 | 1 |
| 2015 | 315 | 1 |
| 2014 Patriot | 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 2015 Jeep Patriot?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 103 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Jeep Patriot?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.