2015 Jeep

Patriot FWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Jeep Patriot: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, 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: 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 376 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 6/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
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: 3,137 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 313
Reported injuries: 20

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

ENGINE21%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
POWER TRAIN10%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 498 total.

Jeep Patriot: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

RQ22002opened Jul 22, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
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
EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Electrical overstress

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.