How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA lists 33 airbag complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 28% of all 120 complaints filed for that year.

Is there an airbag recall on the 2013 Jeep Patriot?

Yes. Recall campaign 16V668000 covers the Occupant Restraint Control unit and affects airbags and seat belts on the 2013 Patriot along with several other Chrysler-built models.

Did the 2013 Jeep Patriot airbag problems cause injuries?

NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 5 injuries associated with the airbag complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do airbag problems appear on the 2013 Patriot?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 58,500 miles.

Do owners report the airbags not deploying?

Yes, several sample complaints describe airbags failing to deploy in crashes at low to moderate speeds, or deploying in the wrong direction.

2013 Jeep Patriot Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 33 airbag complaints for the 2013 Jeep Patriot, 28% of all complaints for the year, tied to 5 crashes and 5 injuries. A related recall, campaign 16V668000, covers the Occupant Restraint Control system and airbags/seat belts.

Airbags complaints: 33; 28% of 120
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 58,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during frontal or side-impact crashes at low to moderate speeds, leaving occupants restrained only by seat belts.
In at least one case the driver-side airbag deployed upward instead of outward, while the passenger airbag did not deploy at all.
Multiple owners reported that after receiving the recall notice (campaign 16V668000) for the Occupant Restraint Control unit, the replacement part was unavailable for months, delaying the repair.
Owners who had not yet experienced an airbag failure still reported anxiety over the parts backorder and lack of a firm repair timeline.
One complaint described a seat belt notification tied to the same recall campaign, also affected by parts unavailability.

When 2013 Jeep Patriot airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 21, 2013, latest Nov 22, 2024.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Nov 2024; peak Jan 2017 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 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.

20070 (0%)
20086 (3%)
20096 (3%)
201026 (19%)
201143 (13%)
201257 (16%)
201333 (28%)
2014149 (27%)
201520 (6%)
201633 (7%)
20178 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have?: NHTSA lists 33 airbag complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 28% of all 120 complaints filed for that year.
Is there an airbag recall on the 2013 Jeep Patriot?: Yes. Recall campaign 16V668000 covers the Occupant Restraint Control unit and affects airbags and seat belts on the 2013 Patriot along with several other Chrysler-built models.
Did the 2013 Jeep Patriot airbag problems cause injuries?: NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 5 injuries associated with the airbag complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do airbag problems appear on the 2013 Patriot?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 58,500 miles.
Do owners report the airbags not deploying?: Yes, several sample complaints describe airbags failing to deploy in crashes at low to moderate speeds, or deploying in the wrong direction.