Jeep Patriot recalls & problems by year
16 recalls and 2,791 owner complaints across 12 model years (2002–2017).
Most complaints2014548 complaints
Most recalls20124 recalls
Crashes reported122in owner complaints
Injuries reported1236 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4★ | 21–25 mpg | 0 | 59 |
| 2016 | 4★ | 21–25 mpg | 1 | 459 |
| 2015 | — | 21–25 mpg | 1 | 315 |
| 2014 | 4★ | 21–25 mpg | 2 | 548 |
| 2013 | 4★ | 21–25 mpg | 1 | 120 |
| 2012 | — | 21–25 mpg | 4 | 354 |
| 2011 | — | 21–25 mpg | 4 | 326 |
| 2010 | — | 21–25 mpg | 2 | 136 |
| 2009 | — | 21–25 mpg | 1 | 191 |
| 2008 | — | 21–25 mpg | 0 | 186 |
| 2007 | — | 20–24 mpg | 0 | 94 |
| 2002 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine — 793 complaints
- Power train — 432 complaints
- Electrical system — 423 complaints
- Air bags — 383 complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system — 379 complaints
- Unknown or other — 339 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 234 complaints
- Seat belts — 229 complaints