Worst 2012 Jeep Patriot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Jeep Patriot.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 114 | 1 | — | 49,385 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 86 | 1 | — | 56,431 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 61 | — | 1 | 55,284 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 56 | 6 | 1 | 52,207 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 44 | 1 | 2 | 57,161 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 36 | 2 | 1 | 40,603 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 30 | — | — | 61,878 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 28 | 1 | — | 55,004 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | 1 | — | 44,491 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | 1 | — | 75,941 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | 1 | — | 45,400 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 11 | — | — | 70,317 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | — | 2 | 84,386 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | — | — | 55,644 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 1 | — | 49,460 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 27,736 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 39,940 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 113,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 45,650 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 | — | — | 102,424 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 1,600 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 36,624 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 | — | — | 1,700 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Jeep Patriot
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,092,551 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.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DAMAGED ROLL-OVER VALVE.
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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