Jeep Patriot Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Jeep Patriot model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2002 drew the fewest (3) and the 2014 the most (548).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Among the fewest complaints |
3 | 0 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2017 Among the fewest complaints |
59 | 0 | Power train | 4★ | 21–25 |
| 2013 Among the fewest complaints |
120 | 1 | Air bags | 4★ | 21–25 |
| 2010 | 188 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 21–25 |
| 2007 | 270 | 1 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 20–24 |
| 2009 | 275 | 1 | Structure | — | 21–25 |
| 2015 | 315 | 1 | Engine | — | 21–25 |
| 2011 | 326 | 4 | Engine | — | 21–25 |
| 2012 | 354 | 4 | Engine | — | 21–25 |
| 2008 Among the most complaints |
446 | 0 | Suspension | — | 21–25 |
| 2016 Among the most complaints |
458 | 1 | Engine | 4★ | 21–25 |
| 2014 Among the most complaints |
548 | 2 | Engine | 4★ | 21–25 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Jeep Patriot years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2014 Jeep Patriot: 548 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 156 (28%); Air bags 149 (27%); Seat belts 104 (19%).
Reports mention 31 crashes, 7 fires, 40 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 53,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2016 Jeep Patriot: 458 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 224 (49%); Electrical system 99 (22%); Power train 74 (16%).
Reports mention 24 crashes, 8 fires, 19 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 51,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
2008 Jeep Patriot: 446 complaints
Most-reported: Suspension 110 (25%); Fuel/propulsion system 89 (20%); Structure 88 (20%).
Reports mention 7 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 65,000 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.
The Jeep Patriot years with the fewest complaints
2002 Jeep Patriot: 3 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 2 (67%); Seat belts 2 (67%); Tires 1 (33%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2017 Jeep Patriot: 59 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 15 (25%); Engine 9 (15%); Air bags 8 (14%).
Reports mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 34,000 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2013 Jeep Patriot: 120 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 33 (28%); Engine 25 (21%); Seat belts 23 (19%).
Reports mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 50,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Jeep Patriot owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 59 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 34,000 |
| 2016 | 458 | 24 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 51,000 |
| 2015 | 315 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 50,744 |
| 2014 | 548 | 31 | 7 | 40 | 2 | 53,000 |
| 2013 | 120 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 50,000 |
| 2012 | 354 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 55,000 |
| 2011 | 326 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 73,000 |
| 2010 | 188 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 76,600 |
| 2009 | 275 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 79,000 |
| 2008 | 446 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 65,000 |
| 2007 | 270 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 57,500 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Jeep Patriot recalls
- Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled (2010–2014 model years; 1,435,625 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2016; 16V668000)
- Delayed Deployment or Non-Deployment of Airbags (2010–2012 model years; 254,396 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2013; 13V233000)
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable (2011 model year; 61,791 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2017; 17V824000)
- Power Steering Hose Clamp Incorrectly Positioned (2015 model year; 60,140 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2015; 15V878000)
- Crankshaft Sensor May Fail Causing Engine Stall (2016 model year; 42,231 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2016; 16V907000)
All 11 Jeep Patriot recall campaigns · Jeep Patriot problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Jeep Patriot years FAQ
Which Jeep Patriot year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2002 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (3). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Jeep Patriot years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2014, 2016 and 2008 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the engine. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Jeep Patriot problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the engine (859 of 3,362 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Jeep Patriot have?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns covering the Jeep Patriot. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Jeep Patriot recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.