Jeep Patriot years to avoid (and the best years)
2,315 NHTSA owner complaints and 9 recalls across 8 model years, 2010 to 2017. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 2,315complaints
- 9recalls
- 117reported crashes
- 35reported fires
- 119reported injuries
- 6reported deaths
Which Jeep Patriot years should you avoid?
No Jeep Patriot model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Jeep Patriot year has 320 complaints on file. The busiest year is the 2014 (548).
What are the best Jeep Patriot years?
The Jeep Patriot years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2017 (59), 2013 (120) and 2010 (136). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 59 | 0.2× | 0 | 7 | 10 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2016 | 458 | 1.4× | 1 | 24 | 19 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
| 2015 | 314 | 1.0× | 1 | 14 | 20 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
| 2014 | 548 | 1.7× | 2 | 31 | 40 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
| 2013 | 120 | 0.4× | 1 | 5 | 5 | Few red flags | Airbags |
| 2012 | 354 | 1.1× | 4 | 9 | 6 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2011 | 326 | 1.0× | 4 | 20 | 12 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
| 2010 | 136 | 0.4× | 2 | 7 | 7 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 469 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain179 (38%)
- Structure & body99 (21%)
- Airbags & seat belts68 (14%)
- Steering, suspension & tires51 (11%)
- Electrical & infotainment39 (8%)
Recalls (9)
Safety · 17V824000 · Dec 2017 · model year 2011
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Engine · 16V907000 · Dec 2016 · model year 2016
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 16V668000 · Sep 2016 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
Steering · 15V878000 · Dec 2015 · model year 2015
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Safety · 13V552000 · Nov 2013 · model year 2014
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 13V233000 · Jun 2013 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
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.
Fuel system · 13V120000 · Apr 2013 · model year 2012
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 12V142000 · Apr 2012 · model year 2012
IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Steering · 11V315000 · Jun 2011 · model year 2011
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.