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2015 Jeep Patriot: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, most recently filed December 2015. Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Jeep Patriot. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 15V878000 Filed Dec 23, 2015

Power Steering Hose Clamp Incorrectly Positioned

Steering · hydraulic power assist · hose, piping, and connections
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Consequence
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
76.7% repairedof 60,140 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (315)

315 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

14involved a crash
6involved a fire
20injuries reported
3deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 315.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2015 compares with other Patriot years

Best and worst Patriot years →
2008200920102011201220132014201520162017
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined

25
mpg combined
23
city
30
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,700
CO₂ tailpipe
347 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year

Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2015 Jeep Patriot configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive23 / 30 / 25$2,700347
2.4 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive23 / 28 / 25$2,700354
2 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive22 / 26 / 24$2,800376
2.4 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel Drive22 / 27 / 24$2,800370
2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 27 / 23$2,900381
2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive21 / 27 / 23$2,900387
2.4 L 4-cyl · CVT4-Wheel Drive20 / 23 / 21$3,200418

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2015 Jeep Patriot FAQ

How many recalls does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 15V878000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2015 Jeep Patriot problems?

Owners filed 315 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (103), Electrical system (63), Unknown or other (53) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2015 Jeep Patriot get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 23 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2015 Patriot compare with other years?

Among the 2008–2017 Jeep Patriot model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (59) and the 2014 the most (548). The 2015 drew 315. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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