2010 Jeep Patriot Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2010 Jeep Patriot has a complaint index of 40, ranking 7th worst of 11 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It carries 136 complaints and 2 recalls, both lower-severity years compared to 2014-2016, which are rated Avoid.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #7 of 11 Patriot years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 136
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 23 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2010 Jeep Patriot problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System31 (23%)
- Airbags26 (19%)
- Electrical System22 (16%)
- Engine22 (16%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires21 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain17 (13%)
- Steering14 (10%)
- Structure & Body14 (10%)
- Other10 (7%)
- Seat Belts9 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine hesitates, lurches, or stalls unexpectedly while driving or at a stop, sometimes with no diagnostic trouble code found.
- Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, leaving occupants without expected protection.
- Electrical wiring issues have led to fires, including one case where the vehicle caught fire while being driven.
- A wiring harness malfunction triggered a throttle warning light and stalling at low speed.
- The vehicle frame reportedly detached from the body during a loss-of-control incident involving the transmission or steering.
- Engine RPM has been reported to spike and stay high even after releasing the gas pedal or tapping the brake.
2010 Jeep Patriot recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Jeep Patriot reliable?
- Among 11 model years of the Patriot, 2010 ranks 7th worst with a complaint index of 40 and a Good verdict, meaning it performs better than most other years, including 2011, 2012, and the Avoid-rated 2014-2016 models.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
- NHTSA complaints show Fuel System issues lead at 31 complaints (23% share), followed by Airbags at 26 complaints (19%) and Electrical System and Engine problems tied at 22 complaints each (16% share).
- Does the 2010 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Patriot: one for airbags (campaign 16V668000) and one for an electrical system software error (campaign 13V233000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Jeep Patriot should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2014, 2015, and 2016 are rated Avoid, with 2014 having the highest complaint index of 100 and 548 complaints. The 2010 model is rated Good by comparison.
- Did the 2010 Jeep Patriot airbags fail to deploy?
- Yes, NHTSA sample complaints describe multiple crashes at highway speeds where airbags failed to deploy, and a 2016 recall (16V668000) addressed an airbag control issue on this model year.