2013 Jeep Patriot: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
120
Complaints
1
Recalls
5
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
5
Injuries
60.0
Severity index
Severity index 60.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Jeep Patriot ranks 79 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 46% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 33 | 27.5% |
| ENGINE | 25 | 20.8% |
| SEAT BELTS | 23 | 19.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 19 | 15.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 10.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 9.2% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 8 | 6.7% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 5.8% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 33 of 120 complaints (27.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V668000 | 15/09/2016 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.