2017 Jeep Patriot Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Jeep Patriot.
Complaints
98
Crashes
14
Fires
1
Injuries
22
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Jeep Patriot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:44,568 mi
#29 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:23,343 mi
#38 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:37,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Jeep Patriot.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | — | 44,568 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 23,343 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 4 | — | 55,882 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 46,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 14,677 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 3 | — | 41,345 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 2 | — | 25,419 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,568
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,343
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,882
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,000
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,677
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,345
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,419
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2017 Jeep Patriot — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Jeep Patriot has 98 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (15 complaints, avg 44,568 mi); Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 23,343 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 37,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 37,483 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Jeep Patriot include 14 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 22 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Jeep Patriot as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Jeep Patriot?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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