Jeep

Patriot

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2010 to 2017

Includes Patriot 2WD, Patriot 4WD and Patriot FWD as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2017. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 319; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2014. complaints: 547, about 1.5x this model's typical 365; recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Jeep Patriot
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	7Gas	25	no data	$2,500	2	188	1	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%, AIR BAGS 11%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 188, below this model's typical 319 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 68 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	7Gas	24	172	$2,600	4	325	3 (1 open)	ENGINE 14%, SUSPENSION 11%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 325, above this model's typical 319 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 16 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	7Gas	24	172	$2,600	4	352	3 (1 open)	ENGINE 21%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 352, above this model's typical 319 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 33 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	7Gas	24	172	$2,600	1	120	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 19%, ENGINE 14%, SEAT BELTS 13%
complaints: 120, below this model's typical 319 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	8Gas	24	no data	$2,600	2	547	2 (1 open)	ENGINE 17%, AIR BAGS 16%, SEAT BELTS 12%
complaints: 547, about 1.5x this model's typical 365 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 40 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 7 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	7Gas	24	no data	$2,600	1	313	4 (1 open)	ENGINE 21%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 313, below this model's typical 319 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 20 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 27 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	7Gas	24	no data	$2,600	1	451	4 (1 open)	ENGINE 30%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 451, above this model's typical 319 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 19 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 45 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	7Gas	24	no data	$2,600	0	0	2	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 319 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 25 to 2017: 24

Owner complaints2010: 188 to 2017: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Jeep Patriot to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.