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2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4, most often about the fuel system (37% of complaints, typically around 106,000 miles). It is 4th of 4 Patriot 4X4 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints30
Recalls0
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 problems

  1. Fuel system

    11 complaints · 37%

    Half of these problems showed up before 106,000 miles.

    Vehicle in motion - cut off/loss of power when accelerating from ramp onto busy highway with my 2 year old in vehicle [cause unknown, vehicle is not throwing any codes] vehicle in going from stationary to in motion - when going to make a left turn out of a shopping center car staled with me and my 2 year old in it…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 108,000 miles
    When I go to put fuel in tank, the gas pump keeps shutting off every few seconds. It takes forever to put any amount of fuel in tank. This problem started a few months back.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 110,000 miles

  2. Body and structure

    6 complaints · 20%

    Parts named most often: body.

    I started noticing a damp/moisture type of smell in my Jeep and thought it may just be the vents from having heat/AC on! But then started finding a little water on my passenger side floor mat and seat! Just a few drops and thought maybe just from opening the window! It kept happening and happening every time it rained…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 26,000 miles
    When traveling over 40 MPH with rear door windows open you will feel the thump of air preasure coming to your ears, the faster you go the louder it gets to the point it hurts your ears. Aero dynamics cause rapid change in cabbin air presure with rear door windows open. Even with only one window open it hurts my ears!
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 38,000 miles

  3. Engine

    4 complaints · 13%

    Parts named most often: exhaust system.

    The vehicle is a 2010 Jeep patriot latitude, trail rated model. Apparently struck a rock with the tailpipe which caused the muffler to move upward, resulting in the muffler getting caught on the muffler hanger mounts. This allowed the tailpipe outlet to rest above and on the inside of the bumper cover fascia. Damage…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 45,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2011 (na) Jeep Patriot 4X4. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the steering failed. The vehicle lost power while driving approximately 60 MPH. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 116,000 miles

  4. Stability control

    4 complaints · 13%

    Abs sensor , electrical stability control and 4x4 warning lights came on while driving and vehicle slowed down. I pulled over and turned ignition off , restarted it ...warning lights came back on and this continued, vehicle was drivable. Now car is in the shop but mechanic is unable to find any issues. He has checked…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 31,000 miles
    Ever since I had tires put on, the seals leak and I was told it was an issue with Jeep patriot rims. Electronic throttle control randomly comes on and the car wont go, I have to pull over and restart (intermittent problem over several months) now the the electronic stability control malfunction light came on and wont…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 68,000 miles

  5. Transmission

    4 complaints · 13%

    While driving at highway speeds the transmission began to make a loud whirring sound. Suddenly the transmission overheat light turned on and I lost power. First dropping from 75 to 40 miles per hour and ultimately to 0 miles per hour. This left me in the middle of nowhere for 30-40 minutes while I waited for the CVT…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 69,000 miles
    First time 09/2013 I was driving on the highway at 75 MPH from colorado towards arizona when from one second to the other vehicle force drop speed to 30 MPH and a temperature light came on on dash, putting my family at danger since I had to swerve as fast as I could to the shoulder because semi was going as fast as…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 73,687 miles

  6. Suspension

    3 complaints · 10%

    Went to go look for new tires and was told both lower ball joints were bad. Right side was worse and not to drive before getting it fixed; it was that bad. In my 45 years of driving I have never had ball joint go this early. Ball joints went out before my first set of tires. There has got to be a serious problem for…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 40,000 miles
    Bad ball joints same as many others. Also bad sub frame. Took auto in for maintenance and was shown bad ball joints and a rusted out sub frame. These were issues and earlier patriots but nothing has been done.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 85,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4?
By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (11 complaints, typically around 106,000 miles); body and structure (6 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2010 a bad year for the Jeep Patriot 4X4?
It is 4th of 4 Patriot 4X4 model years by number of complaints, with 30 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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