Jeep Patriot years to avoid
Every Jeep Patriot model year on file (2012-2017), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2017
Worst year on file
110.0
Severity index
Unknown Or Other
Most-reported system
2012
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 Jeep Patriot | 110.0 High | 59 | Unknown Or Other |
| 2 | 2015 Jeep Patriot | 104.8 High | 313 | Engine |
| 3 | 2014 Jeep Patriot | 96.8 High | 548 | Engine |
| 4 | 2016 Jeep Patriot | 64.0 Medium | 458 | Engine |
| 5 | 2013 Jeep Patriot | 60.4 Medium | 120 | Air Bags |
| 6 | 2012 Jeep Patriot | 38.5 Low | 354 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Jeep Patriot complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 354 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 38.5 Low | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 120 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 60.4 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2014 | 548 | 2 | 31 | 7 | 96.8 High | ENGINE |
| 2015 | 313 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 104.8 High | ENGINE |
| 2016 | 458 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 64.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2017 | 59 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 110.0 High | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.