Worst 2014 Jeep Patriot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
SEAT BELTS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Jeep Patriot.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 155 | 3 | 2 | 61,467 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 148 | 20 | — | 43,142 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 102 | 7 | 1 | 35,948 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 88 | 4 | 4 | 53,134 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 68 | 2 | 1 | 49,505 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 63 | 3 | — | 57,819 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 57 | 3 | — | 65,086 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 51 | 1 | — | 70,652 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 41 | — | — | 78,325 mi | |
| SEATS | 29 | — | — | 65,757 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 23 | 1 | — | 30,196 mi | |
| STEERING | 12 | 1 | — | 54,356 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | 3 | — | 53,229 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | 1 | — | 58,334 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | — | — | 34,867 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 33,480 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 4 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 20,800 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 29,700 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 952 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 67,330 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 368,538 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | 1 | — | 6,900 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 204 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Jeep Patriot
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,307,396 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 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
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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