How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA lists 90 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Patriot, which is 16% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Patriot electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Patriot.

At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up on the 2014 Patriot?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Patriot is 54,000 miles.

Did the 2014 Patriot's electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area lists 4 fires, 4 crashes, and 1 injury for the 2014 Patriot.

How does the 2014 Patriot compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2014 Patriot's electrical complaints made up 16% of that year's total, close to 2010's 16%, but below 2015's 21% and 2016's 22% shares.

2014 Jeep Patriot Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 90 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Jeep Patriot, 16% of its 548 total complaints for the year. Reports include engine fires, dashboard fires, and shift-to-park failures, with a median failure mileage of 54,000. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Electrical System complaints: 90; 16% of 548
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 54,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report under-hood fires accompanied by burning smells or sparks, sometimes while driving and sometimes while parked.
Some describe dashboard fires that start near the passenger side and spread across the dash, melting interior components.
Several report the ignition key can be removed while the vehicle is still in drive, allowing it to roll and crash.
A few describe dashboard warning lights (including a 'gate' light) cycling on and off along with intermittent loss of interior lights.
Some report the vehicle shutting off suddenly and locking the brakes while driving at moderate speed.

When 2014 Jeep Patriot electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 20, 2013, latest Jul 13, 2026.

90 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q2 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Patriot model year

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

201022 (16%)
201136 (11%)
201247 (13%)
201312 (10%)
201490 (16%)
201565 (21%)
201699 (22%)
201710 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have?: NHTSA lists 90 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Patriot, which is 16% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Patriot electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Patriot.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up on the 2014 Patriot?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Patriot is 54,000 miles.
Did the 2014 Patriot's electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area lists 4 fires, 4 crashes, and 1 injury for the 2014 Patriot.
How does the 2014 Patriot compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2014 Patriot's electrical complaints made up 16% of that year's total, close to 2010's 16%, but below 2015's 21% and 2016's 22% shares.