2014 Jeep Patriot Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 47 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Jeep Patriot, about 9% of its 548 total complaints for the year. Owners report water leaks into the cabin, headrests moving on their own, and sudden loud noises with impact-like jolts, at a median failure mileage of 50,000 miles. No related recall is tied to this component.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 47
- 9% of 548
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 12
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Water leaks into the cabin through the dome light area and antenna, sometimes appearing within the first weeks of ownership and returning after repair attempts.
- Passenger side headrests reported to move on their own without warning, in one case requiring reprogramming that did not fix the issue.
- Owners describe a sudden loud bang paired with a hard jolt to the head or neck while shifting into reverse, with no crash involved.
- Manual rear door locks described as very difficult or impossible to operate for some drivers, including elderly or physically impaired occupants.
- Weatherstripping found loose around the driver door, with damp carpet and mold discovered on the front and rear seats.
When 2014 Jeep Patriot body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 13, 2014, latest Feb 19, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Jeep Patriot
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Patriot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
- NHTSA lists 47 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Patriot, making up about 9% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Patriot's Structure & Body issues?
- No related recalls are listed for the Structure & Body component on the 2014 Jeep Patriot in this data.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Patriot is 50,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 12 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Patriot, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2014 Patriot compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2014 Patriot's 47 complaints and 9% share are close to 2015's 31 complaints (10% share), while 2011 had the highest count at 53 complaints (16% share).