YearToAvoid

2016 Jeep Patriot Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 33 airbag complaints for the 2016 Jeep Patriot, 7% of its 458 total complaints, tied to 14 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries. No related recall is listed for this problem area on this model year in the data provided.

Airbags complaints
33
7% of 458 complaints
All complaints this year
458
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
13
Median mileage
18,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report frontal or curtain airbags failing to deploy at all during moderate-speed crashes, including rear-end and head-on impacts.
  • Some drivers describe delayed airbag deployment during a collision rather than a complete failure.
  • One complaint describes airbags deploying but releasing large amounts of white powder and smoke that caused breathing difficulty.
  • One complaint describes airbags catching fire after the vehicle was struck head-on and came to a stop.
  • A few reports mention only some airbags deploying in a crash while other airbags in the same vehicle, such as the driver or passenger side, stayed inactive.

When 2016 Jeep Patriot airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 27, 2016, latest Mar 4, 2026.

2016 Jeep Patriot airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2016Feb 2017Jul 2018Dec 2020Nov 2021Dec 2022Feb 2025
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Mar 2026; peak Jul 2018 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 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.

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 20086 (3%)
  3. 20096 (3%)
  4. 201026 (19%)
  5. 201143 (13%)
  6. 201257 (16%)
  7. 201333 (28%)
  8. 2014149 (27%)
  9. 201520 (6%)
  10. 201633 (7%)
  11. 20178 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA lists 33 airbag complaints for the 2016 Jeep Patriot, which is 7% of the 458 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
The data provided lists no related recall for the airbag problem area on the 2016 Jeep Patriot.
Did the airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to these airbag complaints shows 14 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries.
At what mileage do 2016 Patriot airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2016 Jeep Patriot is 18,000 miles.
How does 2016 compare to other Patriot years for airbag complaints?
The 2016 model year's airbag complaints make up 7% of its total complaints, lower than the 27% share reported for the 2014 model year and the 28% share for the 2013 model year.

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.