Worst 2014 Jeep Patriot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Seat Belt Issues
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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 Problems | 155 | 3 | 2 | 61,467 mi | |
| Airbags | 148 | 20 | — | 43,142 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 102 | 7 | 1 | 35,948 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 88 | 4 | 4 | 53,134 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 68 | 2 | 1 | 49,505 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 57 | 3 | — | 65,086 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 51 | 1 | — | 70,652 mi | |
| Fuel System | 41 | — | — | 78,325 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 29 | — | — | 65,757 mi | |
| Brakes | 23 | 1 | — | 30,196 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 1 | — | 54,356 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 3 | — | 53,229 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 58,334 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 34,867 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 33,480 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Jeep Patriot
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,436,146 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 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.
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2014 Jeep Patriot — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Patriot reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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