Jeep Patriot Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Jeep Patriot across 12 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (104). The words owners use most often: “belts air bags” (26% of reports).
- 229seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Belts air bags: mentioned in 60 of 229 complaints (26%)
- Seat belt: mentioned in 51 of 229 complaints (22%)
- Occupant restraint controller: mentioned in 17 of 229 complaints (7%)
- Chrysler dodge: mentioned in 12 of 229 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 229 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 15 an injury.
Jeep Patriot seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 6 | 10% | 18,200 |
| 2016 Patriot | 14 | 3% | 18,000 |
| 2015 Patriot | 3 | 1% | 22,825 |
| 2014 Patriot | 104 | 19% | 41,000 |
| 2013 Patriot | 23 | 19% | 53,750 |
| 2012 Patriot | 37 | 10% | 43,579 |
| 2011 Patriot | 25 | 8% | 68,000 |
| 2010 Patriot | 9 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 2009 Patriot | 1 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Patriot | 3 | 2% | 93,949 |
| 2007 Patriot | 2 | 2% | 94,850 |
| 2002 Patriot | 2 | 67% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Both front seat belt buckles are difficult to release. When the red release button is fully depressed, the metal seat belt latch plate/tongue frequently remains stuck inside the buckle instead of releasing normally. The belt must be manipulated, pulled, or repeatedly pressed before it will release…
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the recall repair was not completed. The contact stated that…
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…
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Patriots have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 229 owner complaints about seat belts for the Jeep Patriot. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Patriot seat belts?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent phrase is “belts air bags”, in 60 of 229 complaints, followed by “seat belt” (51).
Other Jeep Patriot problems
- Engine problems (793)
- Power Train problems (429)
- Electrical System problems (421)
- Air Bags problems (383)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (379)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (234)
- Structure problems (212)
- Suspension problems (182)
See all Jeep Patriot problems.