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Jeep Patriot
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
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Complaints
3,354
Active records
Recalls
12
Active records
TSBs
245
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
6
Injuries
132
Crashes
134
Fires
42
Top reported issues — Jeep Patriot
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Operating state
Engine behavior
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Performance issue
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Recent change
Safety restraint behavior
Vibration/harshness
Fluid issue
Driver assistance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Thermal issue
Steering behavior
Starting behavior
Braking behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Electrical issue
Lighting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
Infotainment behavior
Access/entry issue
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
Filed Jul 14, 2026
Certified dealership service department omitted structural safety complaints from official service invoices, left vital diagnostic findings and performance metrics off paperwork tracking paths, cleared a compromised front suspension layout as safe, and actively instructed a vehicle operator to execute a driving pattern that induces sudden power loss on public roadway infrastructure. TIMELINE SUMMARY OF DEALERSHIP SERVICE (see uploaded PDF for details): March 26, 2026: Diagnostic service and…
2014 JEEP PATRIOT
Filed Jul 13, 2026
dashboard light flash, airbag light on and off
2016 JEEP PATRIOT
Filed Jul 11, 2026
While I was driving, driver's headrest suddenly popped off and hit me hard on the back of the head while driving. I have two children in my car who were startled from the sound. Head has been hurting since the incident.
2016 JEEP PATRIOT
Filed Jun 24, 2026
Driveshaft sensor failure Vehicle stalling while driving dropping to zero rpm vehicle dying completely to zero start at low rpm’s
2016 JEEP PATRIOT
Filed Jun 16, 2026
Last year (2025) we were on a trip to Minneapolis, MN when our vehicle randomly stalled out on us. It would allow us to start it up again immediately, but stalled again shortly after. Each time it stalled, the dash lights would pop up and the engine would immediately stall and die. We had the car fixed in a pinch, and the diagnosis was a crank shaft error. Fast forward to this past weekend, our car stalled again in traffic, with the dash lights coming on and the engine immediately dying. This…
2016 JEEP PATRIOT
Filed Jun 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds through an intersection, the steering and brakes became inoperable. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. Upon research, the contact located similar failures related to the vehicle going…
2016 JEEP PATRIOT
Filed May 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the head rest detached and pooped off. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, it felt like a kick to the back of the head. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was informed that the repair coverage was for ten years of ownership of the vehicle. The contact stated that ownership was four months over the ten years. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent…
2010 JEEP PATRIOT
Filed May 26, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Jeep Patriot in April 2025. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the odometer was reported at 152,000 miles. The contact later purchased a Carfax report which indicated that the odometer was last reported in April 2024 at 221,153 miles.
2016 JEEP PATRIOT
Filed May 25, 2026
Driving my car and it just shuts off. I have read numerous complaints but there seems to be no recall already 1000.00 into fixing the car. Today it rained and my car has leaks all around the lights on the roof. Worse car ever. bought it brand new now I read about all these complaints around the same milage.I don’t have money to keep checking possible causes when Jeep knows this should be a recall. Pls look into this
2015 JEEP PATRIOT
Filed May 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic could not diagnose the failure due to the lack of a warning; they have also tried to duplicate the failure but was unsuccessful. The dealer was also notified of the failure and the contact was given an estimate diagnostic estimate which the contact declined. The manufacturer had yet…