Ask the seller for proof the repair was completed, or run the free VIN check. Recall repairs are done at no cost by a dealer.
Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
Seat belts recall
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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
53
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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Fuel System. When I fill the gas tank completely the car will stall within a minute or two. I lose power steering, break booster. I can restart and the car will operate correctly. This has been happening for some time.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11600974 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
13
Most reports here involve sudden stalling.
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First the hood light came on-then the emergency brake light-then the air bag light-now my headlights wont go off. It was diagnosed as a faulty TIPM. I'm concerned the air bags might be deployed creating a major safety issue I've heard there are numerous complaints on TIPM's and that there may be a recall. Is that true?
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11441842 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
2
Most reports here involve loss of braking.
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ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK TO DEALER, REPLACED ABS MODULE AND PUMP COST OF $!,185.00 TOOK MORE THAN 10 DAYS TO REPAIR. MANY SUCH SAFETY ISSUES JUST LIKE THIS LISTED ON COMPUTER FORUMS
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11044135 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
16
Most reports here involve premature wear.
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While driving at highway speed and hitting a small pothole, the vehicle's handling and tracking deteriorated instantly. After that, loud scraping noises were heard when moving the vehicle forward or backwards. After getting the vehicle off the road we found that the Rear Suspension Cross Member rusted out and cracked, causing the rear suspension to be loose. Chrysler extended the warranty on this part due to premature rust for 10 years, but this is a safety defect and it should be handled as a recall and not just a warranty extension.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11441894 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
23
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 6 mention an injury.
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The airbag clock spring fails. The horn will go off unexpectedly while driving and parked when the car is turned off This is causing drivers to look in panic and emergency causing distracted driving I took this to the dealer 2 years ago before someone posted this online what the issue was. They could not find the issue There are no lights or warnings that appear I know another person with a 2012 jeep wrangler and that air bag clock spring was recalled
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11563601 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
22
Most reports here involve corrosion. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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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 independent mechanic placed the vehicle on the lift and determined that there was a hole in the rear cross-body subframe. The contact called the local dealer and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle could not be repaired under Technical Service Bulletin: 23-012-14. The failure mileage was unknown.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11631270 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
7
Most reports here involve smoke.
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Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Jeep Patriot in April 2025. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the odometer was reported at 152,000 miles. The contact later purchased a Carfax report which indicated that the odometer was last reported in April 2024 at 221,153 miles.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11740037 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
How does it compare with other years? The 2010 has 136 complaints on file, fewer than the 2011 (326). Of the 8 model years of the Jeep Patriot we cover, the 2014 has the most (548). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.