Jeep Patriot recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 2,787 owner complaints for the Jeep Patriot (model years 2002, 2007–2017). The most reported problem area is engine (793 complaints), followed by power train (429 complaints). The 2012 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 59 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 458 | 24 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 315 | 14 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 548 | 31 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 120 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 354 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 326 | 20 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 136 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 191 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 186 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 94 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2014 (548), 2016 (458) and 2012 (354). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Jeep Patriot model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 793 | 11 of 12 | |
| Power train | 429 | 11 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 421 | 11 of 12 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 377 | 10 of 12 | |
| Air bags | 375 | 9 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V824000 | Dec 21, 2017 | Equipment | 2011 | 61,791 |
| 16V907000 | Dec 16, 2016 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2016 | 42,231 |
| 16V668000 | Sep 15, 2016 | Air bags | 2010–2014 | 1,435,625 |
| 15V878000 | Dec 23, 2015 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2015 | 60,140 |
| 13V552000 | Nov 6, 2013 | Engine | 2014 | 521 |
| 13V233000 | Jun 4, 2013 | Electrical system: software | 2010–2012 | 254,396 |
| 13V120000 | Apr 3, 2013 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2012 | 20,799 |
| 12V142000 | Apr 3, 2012 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2012 | 1,689 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 122 complaints and a fire in 40 complaints; 123 people injured and 6 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.