2014 Jeep

Patriot 4WD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Jeep Patriot: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 360 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG: 23.1 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.9 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 3,148 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: No
Lane-departure warning: No
Recalls: 2
Owner complaints: 547
Reported injuries: 40
Theft rate: 1.2 per 1,000 produced (CY 2014 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE17%
AIR BAGS16%
SEAT BELTS12%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
POWER TRAIN8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 902 total.

Jeep Patriot: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

87 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100653
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100645
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Apr 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER104087
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Apr 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER103954
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Jan 10, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYS1408000384
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Sep 20, 2023EQUIPMENT9100229
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Sep 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100226
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
Aug 30, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL93120
FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC
and 79 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

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.