KnownCarProblemsJeep Patriot Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,790 complaints with NHTSA about the Jeep Patriot since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2014, 2016, 2012. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Jeep Patriot problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 59 | Other or unspecified | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 Patriot | 458 | Engine | 1 | 24 |
| 2015 Patriot | 315 | Engine | 1 | 14 |
| 2014 Patriot | 548 | Engine | 2 | 31 |
| 2013 Patriot | 120 | Air bags | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 Patriot | 354 | Engine | 4 | 9 |
| 2011 Patriot | 326 | Engine | 4 | 20 |
| 2010 Patriot | 136 | Fuel system | 2 | 7 |
| 2009 Patriot | 191 | Body and structure | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Patriot | 186 | Fuel system | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Patriot | 94 | Fuel system | 0 | 1 |
16 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Jeep Patriot
- What years of the Jeep Patriot have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2014 (548), 2016 (458), 2012 (354).
- What is the most common problem with the Jeep Patriot?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (839), transmission (429), electrical (421).
- Which Jeep Patriot years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2002 (3), 2017 (59), 2007 (94). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.