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.
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.
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.