1 recall and 120 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Jeep Patriot.
1
recalls
120
owner complaints
5
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2013 Jeep Patriot recalls
Air bags · Seat belts: pretensioner · Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive
NHTSA campaign 16V668000 · reported September 15, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 1,435,625 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Air bags33
Engine25
Seat belts23
Power train19
Unknown or other13
Electrical system11
Electronic stability control (ESC)8
Fuel/propulsion system7
Vehicle speed control7
Seats5
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Sep 29, 2025 · Unknown or other
When driving down the road the car just shuts off and it’s dangerous especially in busy areas it happens 6 times a day.
Sep 18, 2025 · Unknown or other
Passenger headrest deployed open even though there was no collision
Jul 21, 2025 · Seats
The passenger headrest AHR has deployed a couple years ago while parked. I tried working with the dealer for the past year to get it fixed under a recall. The dealer said it was covered for a limited time but no longer is covered. I do not understand why that is. It seems this should be covered under a recall and is a…
Nov 22, 2024 · Seats
Drivers side headrest deployed while I was driving.
Oct 19, 2024 · Unknown or other
Drivers side head restraint deployed while driving without any viable cause or reason
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Jeep Patriot, the most recent reported on September 15, 2016 (Air bags, Seat belts: pretensioner, Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Patriot?
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (33 complaints), followed by engine (25).
How many 2013 Jeep Patriot complaints mention a crash or fire?
5 of 120 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 29, 2025.