Are there airbag problems with the 2015 Jeep Patriot?

Yes. NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, making up 6% of the 315 total complaints filed for that model year, with 11 crashes and 14 injuries reported.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Patriot airbags?

This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2015 Jeep Patriot airbag complaints, though some owners referenced a Takata recall claim in their complaint text.

At what mileage do airbag problems occur on the 2015 Jeep Patriot?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2015 Jeep Patriot is 15,000 miles.

What do owners say happens with the airbags?

Owners most often report that frontal or side airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including rear-end, head-on, and side-impact collisions.

How does 2015 compare to other Patriot years for airbag complaints?

The 2015 Patriot's airbag complaints are 6% of its total complaints, lower than 2013 (28%) and 2014 (27%), which had higher shares of airbag-related complaints.

2015 Jeep Patriot Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, 6% of its 315 total complaints that year. These complaints are linked to 11 crashes and 14 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 15,000 miles, and no related recall is listed in this data.

Airbags complaints: 20; 6% of 315
Crashes reported: 11
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 14
Median mileage: 15,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during head-on or frontal collisions, including one crash described as fatal.
Multiple owners describe airbags not deploying during rear-end or side-impact crashes, sometimes after braking or steering problems preceded the collision.
Some owners mention a Takata-related recall claim tied to airbag non-deployment, including one case where a dealer could not provide a parts timeline.
One owner reported the driver's frontal active headrest restraint deploying on its own while the vehicle was stopped, caused by two fractured clips.
A separate owner reported a rattling airbag cover above 45 mph unrelated to a crash.

When 2015 Jeep Patriot airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 22, 2015, latest Oct 21, 2023.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Oct 2023; peak Jul 2021 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Patriot model year

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

20070 (0%)
20086 (3%)
20096 (3%)
201026 (19%)
201143 (13%)
201257 (16%)
201333 (28%)
2014149 (27%)
201520 (6%)
201633 (7%)
20178 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there airbag problems with the 2015 Jeep Patriot?: Yes. NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, making up 6% of the 315 total complaints filed for that model year, with 11 crashes and 14 injuries reported.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Patriot airbags?: This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2015 Jeep Patriot airbag complaints, though some owners referenced a Takata recall claim in their complaint text.
At what mileage do airbag problems occur on the 2015 Jeep Patriot?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2015 Jeep Patriot is 15,000 miles.
What do owners say happens with the airbags?: Owners most often report that frontal or side airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including rear-end, head-on, and side-impact collisions.
How does 2015 compare to other Patriot years for airbag complaints?: The 2015 Patriot's airbag complaints are 6% of its total complaints, lower than 2013 (28%) and 2014 (27%), which had higher shares of airbag-related complaints.