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2014 Jeep Patriot Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 149 airbag complaints for the 2014 Jeep Patriot, 27% of all complaints filed for the year, tied to 20 crashes and 23 injuries. A related recall (16V668000) covers the Occupant Restraint Control system, with median mileage at failure of 39,525.

Airbags complaints
149
27% of 548
Crashes reported
20
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
23
Median mileage
39,525 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-speed frontal or side-impact crashes, often near 35 to 45 mph.
  • Owners report front, side, and rear passenger airbags all failing to trigger in the same collision.
  • Seat belts reportedly fail to lock up during impact alongside non-deploying airbags.
  • Some owners tie the non-deployment to the Takata-related Occupant Restraint Control recall (16V668000) and describe long waits for repair parts.
  • One owner reported the recall repair was not completed within a reasonable time due to part unavailability.

When 2014 Jeep Patriot airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 7, 2014, latest Jul 13, 2026.

2014 Jeep Patriot airbags complaints: complaints filed per month19Jan 2014Aug 2016Mar 2017Sep 2017Jun 2018Nov 2019Jul 2022Nov 2024
149 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Jul 2026; peak Jun 2017 (19).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Jeep Patriot

  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.

Airbags complaints by Patriot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 20086 (3%)
  3. 20096 (3%)
  4. 201026 (19%)
  5. 201143 (13%)
  6. 201257 (16%)
  7. 201333 (28%)
  8. 2014149 (27%)
  9. 201520 (6%)
  10. 201633 (7%)
  11. 20178 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA lists 149 airbag complaints for the 2014 Jeep Patriot, which is 27% of all 548 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall on the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
Yes. Recall 16V668000, reported September 15, 2016, covers the Occupant Restraint Control system on the 2014 Patriot; Chrysler replaces the OCR free of charge.
Were there injuries linked to airbag problems in the 2014 Patriot?
NHTSA data shows 23 injuries and 20 crashes associated with airbag complaints for the 2014 Jeep Patriot.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2014 Jeep Patriot is 39,525 miles.

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.