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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.

2014 Jeep Patriot structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2014May 2016May 2018Jul 2020Jan 2021Nov 2021Jul 2022Jul 2024
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Feb 2026; peak May 2023 (3).

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.

  1. 201014 (10%)
  2. 201153 (16%)
  3. 201216 (5%)
  4. 20139 (8%)
  5. 201447 (9%)
  6. 201531 (10%)
  7. 201632 (7%)
  8. 20178 (14%)

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).

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.