2015 Jeep Patriot Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 Jeep Patriot has a complaint index of 80, ranking 3rd worst of 11 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. NHTSA logged 315 complaints, mostly engine-related (42%), plus one steering recall affecting power steering hose clamps.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #3 of 11 Patriot years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 315
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 14
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 20
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 21 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 20 / 3
Top 2015 Jeep Patriot problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple frontal and side crashes, sometimes with fatal or serious injuries.
- Brake pedal reportedly did not respond or brakes seized while driving at highway speeds, leading to crashes.
- Owners describe engine compartment fires, including one after idling on the freeway and another shortly after an oil change.
- Steering became difficult to maneuver during braking or crash-avoidance situations.
- Some owners report sudden unintended acceleration while exiting a parking spot, resulting in a collision.
- Smoke and flames were reported coming from under the hood while driving at low speeds.
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 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 Patriot a complaint index of 80, the 3rd worst of 11 model years for this model, and an Avoid verdict. Engine problems account for 42% of its 315 complaints.
- What is the most common problem with the 2015 Jeep Patriot?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, making up 42% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 50,744 miles.
- Does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2015 Patriot, campaign 15V878000, covering a power steering hose retention clamp that may have been installed incorrectly during assembly.
- How does the 2015 Jeep Patriot compare to other years?
- The 2015 model ranks 3rd worst of 11 years tracked, behind the 2014 (complaint index 100) and 2016 (complaint index 90) model years, both also rated Avoid. The 2013 and 2017 model years rate Best by comparison.
- What year Jeep Patriot should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2014, 2015, and 2016 all carry Avoid verdicts due to high complaint indexes of 100, 80, and 90 respectively.