What years should I avoid for the Jeep Patriot?

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2015, and 2016 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 100, 80, and 90 respectively. The 2014 model year has the most complaints overall, at 548.

What are the best Jeep Patriot years?

The 2013 and 2017 model years rate Best, with complaint indexes of 20 and 10 and only 120 and 59 complaints logged respectively.

What is the most common problem with the Jeep Patriot?

Across all model years, engine complaints are the largest category, making up 35% of the 2,786 total complaints, followed by electrical system issues at 16%.

Does the Jeep Patriot have engine recalls?

Yes. The 2014 model year is covered by recall 13V552000 for abrasive debris in the engine balance shaft module, and the 2016 model year is covered by recall 16V907000 for an intermittent crankshaft or camshaft sensor.

Is the 2007 Jeep Patriot reliable?

The 2007 Patriot has a complaint index of 0 and rates Good, but the verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are less complete.

Jeep Patriot Best and Worst Years (2007–2017)

Avoid the 2014, 2015, and 2016 Jeep Patriot; 2014 has the highest complaint index (100) with 548 complaints and engine problems in 34% of cases. The 2013 and 2017 model years rate Best, with complaint indexes of 20 and 10.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2014 Avoid 2015 Avoid 2016 Best 2013 Best 2017

Model years: 11; 2007–2017
NHTSA complaints: 2,786
Recall campaigns: 10
Crashes reported: 122
Fires reported: 40
Top problem area: Engine

Patriot Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Jeep Patriot problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	Good	0	94	1	1	0	Fuel System	23	—
2008	Good	30	185	1	3	0	Fuel System	23.5	—
2009	Caution	50	191	3	1	1	Structure & Body	24	—
2010	Good	40	136	7	3	2	Fuel System	25	—
2011	Caution	70	326	20	3	4	Engine	24	—
2012	Caution	60	354	9	5	4	Engine	24	—
2013	Best	20	120	5	2	1	Airbags	24	4★
2014	Avoid	100	548	31	7	2	Engine	23	4★
2015	Avoid	80	315	14	6	1	Engine	23	—
2016	Avoid	90	458	24	8	1	Engine	22	4★
2017	Best	10	59	7	1	0	Transmission & Powertrain	22	4★

Patriot years to avoid: what went wrong

2014 Jeep Patriot Index 100 · 548 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2014 Patriot has the worst complaint index (100) of any year, with 548 complaints, 31 crashes, and 2 deaths. Engine problems make up 34% of complaints, with failures reported at a median 59,879 miles. Airbags account for 27% of complaints (median 39,525 miles), and seat belts for 19%. NHTSA recall 16V668000 covers a faulty Occupant Restraint Control (airbags) on this model year, and recall 13V552000 addresses abrasive debris in the engine balance shaft module. Owners describe airbags failing to deploy in crashes and electrical burning smells leading to under-hood smoke.

2014 engine problems →2014 airbags problems →2014 seat belts problems →

2016 Jeep Patriot Index 90 · 458 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2016 Patriot has a complaint index of 90, with 458 complaints, 24 crashes, and 8 fires. Engine problems dominate at 58% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 58,000, and electrical system issues follow at 22%. NHTSA recall 16V907000 covers a crankshaft or camshaft sensor that may work intermittently on vehicles built between May and July 2016. Owners describe sudden steering pull leading to crashes and under-hood fires with an undetermined source near the battery.

2016 engine problems →2016 electrical system problems →2016 transmission & powertrain problems →

2015 Jeep Patriot Index 80 · 315 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2015 Patriot carries a complaint index of 80, with 315 complaints, 14 crashes, and 3 deaths. Engine issues account for 42% of complaints at a median 50,744 miles, followed by electrical system problems at 21% and transmission/powertrain at 16%. A steering recall (15V878000) covers a power steering hose clamp that may have been installed incorrectly during assembly in early 2015 production. Owners describe airbags failing to deploy during collisions and brakes not responding in time to stop the vehicle.

2015 engine problems →2015 electrical system problems →2015 transmission & powertrain problems →

Most common Jeep Patriot problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Engine970 (35%)
Electrical System444 (16%)
Transmission & Powertrain429 (15%)
Fuel System418 (15%)
Airbags381 (14%)
Other345 (12%)
Structure & Body309 (11%)
Brakes260 (9%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires232 (8%)
Seat Belts226 (8%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What years should I avoid for the Jeep Patriot?: NHTSA data flags 2014, 2015, and 2016 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 100, 80, and 90 respectively. The 2014 model year has the most complaints overall, at 548.
What are the best Jeep Patriot years?: The 2013 and 2017 model years rate Best, with complaint indexes of 20 and 10 and only 120 and 59 complaints logged respectively.
What is the most common problem with the Jeep Patriot?: Across all model years, engine complaints are the largest category, making up 35% of the 2,786 total complaints, followed by electrical system issues at 16%.
Does the Jeep Patriot have engine recalls?: Yes. The 2014 model year is covered by recall 13V552000 for abrasive debris in the engine balance shaft module, and the 2016 model year is covered by recall 16V907000 for an intermittent crankshaft or camshaft sensor.
Is the 2007 Jeep Patriot reliable?: The 2007 Patriot has a complaint index of 0 and rates Good, but the verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are less complete.