Worst 2010 Jeep Patriot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Jeep Patriot.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 31 | — | — | 86,325 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 25 | 5 | — | 88,052 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | 2 | 67,180 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 | 1 | — | 58,359 mi | |
| ENGINE | 15 | — | 1 | 60,002 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 15 | 1 | — | 101,237 mi | |
| STEERING | 13 | — | — | 116,656 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | — | — | 98,450 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 3 | — | 63,825 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 1 | 1 | 67,964 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | — | — | 107,514 mi | |
| WHEELS | 8 | 1 | — | 101,759 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 92,631 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 82,146 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 25,015 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 100,206 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 | — | — | 68,280 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 37,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 1,749 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | 57,786 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 20,500 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi |
Recalls for 2010 Jeep Patriot
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,070,063 vehicles.
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 bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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 bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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 bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Other Jeep Patriot Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Patriot reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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