2014 Jeep Patriot Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 73 brake complaints for the 2014 Jeep Patriot, 13% of its 548 total complaints that year, the highest share among Patriot model years shown. Median mileage at failure was 62,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 73
- 13% of 548
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 62,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report loud squealing or screeching noise when backing up or releasing the brake pedal, often blamed by dealers on brake dust but recurring after cleaning.
- Rear drum brakes squeal both when backing up and during forward braking, with dealers and shops finding no defect on inspection.
- Some drivers describe the brake pedal feeling like it sinks or loses firm resistance after driving over bumpy roads, requiring them to release and reapply pressure.
- One owner reported the ABS brake light staying on and brake assist no longer working after driving through standing water.
- A few complaints describe difficulty stopping the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal during unintended acceleration events, with the vehicle only stopping after being shifted into park.
When 2014 Jeep Patriot brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 23, 2013, latest May 14, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Jeep Patriot
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints on the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
- NHTSA lists 73 brake complaints for the 2014 Patriot, which is 13% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2014 Jeep Patriot brakes?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2014 Patriot.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Patriot?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2014 Patriot is 62,000 miles.
- What kind of brake problems do 2014 Patriot owners report?
- Owners most often report squealing or screeching noises when backing up or braking, along with some reports of a soft or inconsistent pedal feel and ABS warning lights.
- Did any 2014 Patriot brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this brake category on the 2014 Patriot lists 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 73 complaints, with no fires reported.