2015 Jeep Patriot Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#3 most-complained of 11 Patriot years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Jeep Patriot has 315 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 80 out of 100 — #3 highest of 11 Patriot model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (133 complaints, 42% of the total). Complaints report 14 crashes, 6 fires, 20 injuries, and 3 deaths.
- Complaints
- 315
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 14 / 6
- Injuries / deaths
- 20 / 3
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 21 city / 27 hwy
Top 2015 Jeep Patriot problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine133 (42%)
- Electrical System65 (21%)
- Other53 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain50 (16%)
- Brakes48 (15%)
- Structure & Body31 (10%)
- Steering30 (10%)
- Fuel System27 (9%)
- Airbags20 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (4%)
2015 Jeep Patriot recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V878000Dec 23, 2015Steering60,140 vehicles
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Risk: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
2015 Jeep Patriot fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Jeep Patriot a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Jeep Patriot ranks #3 of 11 among Patriot model years (Complaint Index 80/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 315 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Patriot?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (133 complaints), electrical system (65 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (50 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 50,744 miles.
- Does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, most recently reported 2015, covering steering.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Jeep Patriot?
- EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Patriot at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.