Worst 2011 Jeep Patriot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
SUSPENSION
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Jeep Patriot.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 66 | 2 | 2 | 67,382 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 55 | 2 | — | 84,120 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 53 | 2 | — | 69,028 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 43 | 10 | — | 63,754 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 41 | 1 | 2 | 84,098 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 35 | 3 | — | 115,610 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | 1 | — | 51,413 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 29 | 1 | — | 87,534 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 25 | 2 | — | 56,775 mi | |
| STEERING | 19 | 2 | — | 61,259 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | 1 | — | 53,361 mi | |
| WHEELS | 9 | 3 | — | 58,723 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | — | 1 | 13,755 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | — | — | 63,114 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2 | — | 65,209 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | — | — | 57,677 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 59,976 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 | — | — | 140,881 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | 1 | — | 122,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | 30,021 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 13,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 64,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi |
Recalls for 2011 Jeep Patriot
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,142,950 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
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.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
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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