Jeep Patriot FWD recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 171 owner complaints for the Jeep Patriot FWD (model years 2007–2010). The most reported problem area is suspension (63 complaints), followed by structure (38 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2008 (90), 2007 (35) and 2009 (24). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (22).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Jeep Patriot FWD model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 63 | 4 of 4 | |
| Structure | 38 | 4 of 4 | |
| Power train | 25 | 4 of 4 | |
| Steering | 21 | 3 of 4 | |
| Engine | 16 | 3 of 4 |
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.