2002 Jeep Patriot
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2002: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2007 | 94 |
| 2008 | 185 |
| 2009 | 191 |
| 2010 | 136 |
| 2011 | 326 |
| 2012 | 353 |
| 2013 | 120 |
| 2014 | 548 |
| 2015 | 316 |
| 2016 | 458 |
| 2017 | 59 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
2 of 3 total reports mention: seat belts.
Air bags
2 of 3 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (Seat belts, air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-09
Wheels
1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Patriot (N/a). The contact stated the front driver and passenger's side valve stems were fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-03
Also filed under Tires
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing valve.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection
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- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2002 Jeep Patriot reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jeep Patriot?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Jeep Patriot have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.