MYRModel Year Report

2010 Jeep Patriot

▲ Better than typical
2010 Jeep Patriot
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:11.304Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
136
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2008: 185 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2010: 136 complaints 2010 136 2011: 326 complaints 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 316 complaints 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2007 2008: 185 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2009 2010: 136 complaints 2010 136 2011: 326 complaints 2011 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 316 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2007 2008: 185 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2009 2010: 136 complaints 2010 136 2011: 326 complaints 2011 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 316 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017

2010: 136 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20023
200794
2008185
2009191
2010136
2011326
2012353
2013120
2014548
2015316
2016458
201759

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

23% · 31 reports
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Fuel System. When I fill the gas tank completely the car will stall within a minute or two. I lose power steering, break booster. I can restart and the car will operate correctly. This has been happening for some time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-10

Air bags

19% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle sustained significant damage; however, the air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-29

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving at a low speed and making a left turn, the vehicle was struck by another vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-02

Also filed under Seat belts

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, she was involved in a crash. The exact details of the crash were not available. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-22

Electrical system

15% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and speedometer/odometer.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

We have had several incidents with this vehicle since a routine service and unknown recall was performed in August of 2013. Using only authorized Jeep dealers to evaluate there seemed to be no problem with the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-23

Power train

13% · 17 reports
CRASHINJURY

Suspension

11% · 15 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-06-21Air bags, electrical system, seat belts13V233000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2017-08-15Air bags, seat belts16V668000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.

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    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V233000 · Air bags, electrical system, seat belts
  • Recall 16V668000 · Air bags, seat belts
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Jeep Patriot is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Patriot have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.