Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
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.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Patriot | 59 | 0 |
| 2016 Patriot | 458 | 1 |
| 2015 Patriot | 315 | 1 |
| 2014 Patriot | 548 | 2 |
| 2013 Patriot | 120 | 1 |
| 2012 Patriot | 354 | 4 |
| 2011 Patriot | 326 | 4 |
| 2010 Patriot | 136 | 2 |
| 2009 Patriot | 191 | 1 |
| 2008 Patriot | 186 | 0 |
| 2007 Patriot | 94 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 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 year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 47 | 24 |
| 2016 | 83 | 40 |
| 2015 | 53 | 27 |
| 2014 | 70 | 32 |
| 2013 | 16 | 9 |
| 2012 | 26 | 8 |
| 2011 | 28 | 19 |
| 2010 | 19 | 13 |
| 2009 | 22 | 9 |
| 2008 | 21 | 14 |
| 2007 | 14 | 6 |
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.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD | — | 21.9 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 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.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 7.9 | 9.3 |
| 2016 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| 2015 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| 2014 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| 2013 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 7.9 | 9.2 |
| 2012 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| 2011 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| 2010 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| 2009 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 8.5 | 9.4 |
| 2008 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 8.5 | 9.4 |
| 2007 | Patriot · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 8.6 | 9.5 |
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 year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| 2014 | 45 | 35 | 10 |
| 2013 | 48 | 28 | 17 |
| 2012 | 46 | 22 | 23 |
| 2011 | 55 | 32 | 21 |
| 2010 | 99 | 66 | 31 |
| 2009 | 25 | 15 | 9 |
| 2008 | 58 | 13 | 41 |
| 2007 | 33 | 17 | 15 |
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 registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 97 | €31,269 |
| 2010 | 146 | €31,269 |
| 2009 | 190 | €29,901 |
| 2008 | 177 | €32,749 |
| 2007 | 67 | €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.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 199 | 72 |
| 2010 | 369 | 146 |
| 2009 | 202 | 127 |
| 2008 | 352 | 341 |
| 2007 | 98 | 153 |
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 registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 269 | 52% |
| 2010 | 445 | 49% |
| 2009 | 290 | 47% |
| 2008 | 577 | 49% |
| 2007 | 205 | 45% |
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).
| Area | Patriot | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 29.4% | 16.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.2% | 18.6% |
| Brakes | 13.8% | 10.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Steering | 8.4% | 3.1% |
| Tyres | 7.2% | 7.5% |
| Visibility | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.1% | 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).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 123 (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 8 | — |
| 2014 | 19 | — |
| 2013 | 8 | — |
| 2012 | 42 | — |
| 2011 | 1,419 | — |
| 2010 | 2,214 | — |
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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