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2010 Jeep Patriot Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

40/100

#7 most-complained of 11 Patriot years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 Jeep Patriot has 136 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 40 out of 100 — #7 highest of 11 Patriot model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (31 complaints, 23% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes, 3 fires, and 7 injuries.

Complaints
136
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
7 / 3
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25
23 city / 27 hwy

Top 2010 Jeep Patriot problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System31 (23%)
  2. Airbags26 (19%)
  3. Electrical System22 (16%)
  4. Engine22 (16%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires21 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain17 (13%)
  7. Steering14 (10%)
  8. Structure & Body14 (10%)
  9. Other10 (7%)
  10. Seat Belts9 (7%)
2010 Jeep Patriot complaints: complaints filed per quarter112012 Q42014 Q22015 Q42017 Q22018 Q42020 Q22021 Q42023 Q2
195 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2017 Q1 (11).

2010 Jeep Patriot recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Airbags1,435,625 vehicles

    Air bags

    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.

    Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

  2. NHTSA 13V233000Jun 4, 2013Electrical System254,396 vehicles

    Electrical system:software

    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.

    Risk: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.

2010 Jeep Patriot fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other Patriot years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Good30185023.5
2009Caution50191124
2010Good40136225
2011Caution70326424
2012Caution60354424

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Jeep Patriot a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Jeep Patriot ranks #7 of 11 among Patriot model years (Complaint Index 40/100, verdict: Good). It has 136 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (31 complaints), airbags (26 complaints), and electrical system (22 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 76,600 miles.
Does the 2010 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Jeep Patriot, most recently reported 2016, covering airbags and electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
EPA rates the 2010 Jeep Patriot at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.