2012 Jeep Patriot Fuel System Problems
Fuel System complaints account for 102 of 354 total complaints (29%) filed on the 2012 Jeep Patriot, the highest share of any model year listed. NHTSA also lists two related fuel system recalls (13V120000 and 12V142000) for a fuel tank transfer tube and a damaged fuel tank assembly.
- Fuel System complaints
- 102
- 29% of 354
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls suddenly at highway speed, often while cruise control is engaged, with the engine failing to restart immediately.
- Stalling repeats at partial fuel levels, with owners reporting the secondary fuel pump was replaced but the stall recurred at higher mileage.
- Engine hesitates or stalls at both low and high speeds, frequently while accelerating on an incline.
- Vehicle runs out of fuel unexpectedly despite the fuel gauge showing roughly a quarter tank remaining.
- Accelerator becomes unresponsive with rpms dropping to idle while the engine continues running, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate.
When 2012 Jeep Patriot fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 19, 2012, latest Jan 9, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Jeep Patriot
- NHTSA 13V120000Apr 3, 2013Fuel System20,799 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
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.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N17.
- NHTSA 12V142000Apr 3, 2012Fuel System1,689 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
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.
Risk: In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 25, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel System complaints by Patriot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2012 Jeep Patriot?
- NHTSA lists 102 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Jeep Patriot, which is 29% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the years listed.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2012 Jeep Patriot?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two fuel system recalls: campaign 13V120000 for an incorrectly manufactured fuel tank transfer tube, and campaign 12V142000 for a damaged fuel tank roll-over valve assembly.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 50,000 miles.
- Did the fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires associated with the Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Jeep Patriot, with 0 injuries reported.