Jeep Patriot Structure Problems
Owners have filed 212 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Jeep Patriot across 11 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (51). The words owners use most often: “cross member” (8% of reports).
- 212structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 20%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.
- Cross member: mentioned in 16 of 212 complaints (8%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 15 of 212 complaints (7%)
- Rear subframe: mentioned in 14 of 212 complaints (7%)
- Rusted through: mentioned in 12 of 212 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Jeep Patriot at $1,300, and half of them between $1,100 and $1,850.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 149 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 212 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 6 an injury.
Jeep Patriot structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 2 | 3% | 32,000 |
| 2016 Patriot | 13 | 3% | 19,875 |
| 2015 Patriot | 6 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2014 Patriot | 14 | 3% | 40,500 |
| 2013 Patriot | 4 | 3% | 28,750 |
| 2012 Patriot | 14 | 4% | 90,500 |
| 2011 Patriot | 51 | 16% | 94,000 |
| 2010 Patriot | 11 | 8% | 98,000 |
| 2009 Patriot | 48 | 25% | 75,000 |
| 2008 Patriot | 44 | 24% | 95,092 |
| 2007 Patriot | 5 | 5% | 56,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Jeep Patriot. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that on five occasions in two years when adjusting all four front air vents manually, a metallic paint/coating sliced her finger causing a paper-cut injury. Medical attention was not sought. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and test-driven. The…
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH attempting to reverse, there was an abnormal sound coming from near the rear wheel. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was not towed to an independent…
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle had a flat tire. The contact stated upon changing the flat tire, the contact noticed that the rear subframe where the rear axle was connected to was rusted and the axle had started to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Patriots have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 212 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Jeep Patriot?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,100 and $1,850), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent phrase is “cross member”, in 16 of 212 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (15).
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)
- Seat Belts problems (229)
- Suspension problems (182)
See all Jeep Patriot problems.