2017 Jeep Patriot Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Patriot. That ranks 11th out of 12 Patriot model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (15 complaints, 25%), typically at around 34,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 59owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 | 25% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 25% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 15% | 22,628 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 14% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 14% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 10% | 18,200 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 10% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 8% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 8% | 16,258 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 7% | 16,118 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 7% | 40,313 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | 17,150 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 46,389 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 33,457 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 9,779 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Jeep Patriot recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Jeep Patriot.
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.
- 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.
The security system module malfunctioned and shut down the car. The garage reset the mudule but it keeps shutting down. The mechanic told me the car has to be returned to the dealer for service - only they can fix it.
Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles manufactured at the same time with extended warranty. Safety now at risk as no repair for…
New pads, rotor, caliper, and wheel hub installed. After driving around 200 miles, approximately 10 days later, while applying the brakes, the rear wheel locked. This caused a roll over crash.
Because they have not sealed the screws on the interior side of the roof that hold the rails on top of the Jeep it now leaks since we have attached a kayak rack to those Jeep factory placed rails. Jeep is not willing to repair it and it requires tearing out the complete interior headliner to…
Jeep cvr transmission started bucking and hesitating when driving. Having problems shifting when accelerating. Worried it would quit while driving. Had it serviced and no codes came up for transmission. Still has hesitation when driving. Mechanic said it was transmission. No warning lights came up…
Other Jeep Patriot years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 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 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 2017 Jeep Patriot?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has far 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.