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Jeep Patriot

Model years 2002–2018 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2002, 2007, 2017.

2,790owner complaints
10recall campaigns
854service bulletins
13model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’02’08’10’12’14’16’18’02’09’12’15’18

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2009.

0.0%1.5%3.0%’07’09’11’13’15’173.3%0.0%1.5%3.0%’07’09’10’13’16’173.3%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
201800540 · 0
2017 Patriot590777 · 1
2016 Patriot45819924 · 8
2015 Patriot315111914 · 6
2014 Patriot548210631 · 7
2013 Patriot1201875 · 2
2012 Patriot3544959 · 5
2011 Patriot32647020 · 3
2010 Patriot1362397 · 3
2009 Patriot1911343 · 1
2008 Patriot1860351 · 3
2007 Patriot940261 · 1
200230130 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine793
  • Power train429
  • Electrical system421
  • Air bags383
  • Fuel/propulsion system379
  • Unknown or other339
  • Vehicle speed control234
  • Seat belts229

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 399 Patriot vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 201 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
201747246
2016834015
2015532713
2014703212
20131692
20122684
201128194
201019135
20092293
200821141
20071460

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 7 model-year variants; 0 of 4 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20172017 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20162016 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20152015 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD—★★★☆☆—★★★☆☆21.9 %
20142014 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20132013 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20122012 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD————0.0 %
20112011 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 11 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.1–9.5 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2017Patriot · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.37.99.3216
2016Patriot · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.37.89.2214
2015Patriot · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.27.89.2212
2014Patriot · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.27.89.1209
2013Patriot · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.27.99.2212
2012Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.48.19.4216
2011Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.48.19.4216
2010Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.28.29.3214
2009Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M510.28.59.4216
2008Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M510.28.59.4216
2007Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M510.38.69.5219

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

436 Patriot cars are on the New Zealand register; 39% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2016303
201524231
2014453510
2013482817
2012462223
2011553221
2010996631
200925159
2008581341
2007331715

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

677 Patriot cars are on Dutch roads; 5% arrived later as imports, and 60 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
2011972%€31,269
20101465%€31,269
20091903%€29,901
20081778%€32,749
20076710%€33,351

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In the United Kingdom

1,221 Patriot cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20141—
201119972
2010369146
2009202127
2008352341
200798153

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

1,786 Patriot cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 49% passed first time, against 59% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
201126952%63%92,400 mi
201044549%60%96,100 mi
200929047%59%104,900 mi
200857749%57%106,400 mi
200720545%57%112,700 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaPatriotAll cars, same ages
Suspension29.4%16.2%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment24.2%18.6%
Brakes13.8%10.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks8.5%5.3%
Steering8.4%3.1%
Tyres7.2%7.5%
Visibility6.7%6.3%
Body, chassis, structure4.1%6.2%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

3,713 new Jeep Patriot cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2021, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2021 the largest markets were Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20211Spain1,419—112
20202Spain1,457123 (NEDC)118
20158Germany, Italy1,605—117
201419Germany1,647—124
20138Germany, United Kingdom, Spain1,642—124
201242Netherlands, Germany, Czechia1,687—120
20111,419United Kingdom, Germany, France1,697—118
20102,214United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands1,663——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Patriot in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/1387/17 · Injuries13 Oct 2017 · Compass, Patriot

In the event of an accident, the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy as intended due to a defect in the control unit for vehicle occupant protection. The risk of injury to the occupants is thus increased.

A12/0569/16 · Fire13 May 2016 · Compass, Patriot

The power steering return hose clamp may not be correctly attached. Consequently, power steering oil may leak whch could lead to a fire.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

10 campaigns cover the Patriot.

17V824000 · Equipment21 Dec 2017 · 2011

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

16V907000 · Engine and engine cooling16 Dec 2016 · 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

16V668000 · Air bags15 Sept 2016 · 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

15V878000 · Steering23 Dec 2015 · 2015

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.

13V552000 · Engine6 Nov 2013 · 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.

13V233000 · Electrical system4 Jun 2013 · 2010, 2011, 2012

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.

13V120000 · Fuel system, gasoline3 Apr 2013 · 2012

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.

12V142000 · Fuel system, gasoline3 Apr 2012 · 2012

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DAMAGED ROLL-OVER VALVE.

11V315000 · Steering8 Jun 2011 · 2011

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

08V528000 · Power train9 Oct 2008 · 2009

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.

NHTSA recalls