2010 Jeep Patriot Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2010 Jeep Patriot, 19% of all complaints filed for that year, tied to 5 crashes and 6 injuries. A related recall (16V668000) covers the Occupant Restraint Control unit.
- Airbags complaints
- 26
- 19% of 136
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 85,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including impacts near 55 mph and rear-end collisions around 20 mph.
- Airbag warning indicators illuminated repeatedly without a crash, described by one owner as a recurring failure.
- Seat belts failed to keep occupants restrained in the same crashes where airbags did not deploy.
- Owners under the Occupant Restraint Control recall (16V668000) reported long waits for replacement parts, with dealers unable to say when parts would arrive.
- Some owners reported vehicles hesitating unexpectedly while driving, alongside pending airbag recall repairs.
When 2010 Jeep Patriot airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 22, 2014, latest Jan 4, 2024.
Airbags recalls for the 2010 Jeep Patriot
- 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.
Airbags complaints by Patriot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2010 Jeep Patriot have?
- NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2010 Jeep Patriot, which is 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
- Yes. Recall 16V668000, reported September 15, 2016, covers the Occupant Restraint Control unit. It does not carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.
- Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied 5 crashes and 6 injuries to airbag complaints on the 2010 Patriot.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 Jeep Patriot is 85,500 miles.
- How does the 2010 Patriot compare to other years for airbag complaints?
- The 2010 Patriot's airbag complaints made up 19% of that year's total complaints, lower than 2013 (28%) and 2014 (27%), but higher than 2015 (6%), 2016 (7%), and 2017 (14%).