MYRModel Year Report

2011 Jeep Patriot

◆ Worse than typical
2011 Jeep Patriot
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Patriot Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2008: 184 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 325 complaints 2011 2012: 352 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 547 complaints 2014 2015: 313 complaints 2016: 454 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017
2011: 325 complaints
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YearComplaints
20023
200794
2008184
2009191
2010136
2011325
2012352
2013120
2014547
2015313
2016454
201759

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 66 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING ON NB I-5 IN A 2005 SUBARU. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WAS THIS 2011 JEEP PATRIOT THAT I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT. WE WERE DRIVING APPROX. 65MPH. I WAS NOT TAILGATTING! THE JEEP PATRIOT'S POWER DIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120731

SUSPENSION 17%

17% of complaints: suspension — 55 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 53 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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No dash lights, in my way to work someone cut into my(crossed solid line) lane and my vehicle hit the rear end of the vehicle that cut into my lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241127

I ROLLED THE JEEP AND NOT ALL THE AIR BAGS PROPERLY DEPLOYED. EVEN THE COP WAS SURPRISED. THE AIRBAG DID NOT COME OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190520

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2011 — complaint volume: 325
R 20110704 — steering

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT,

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-

Campaign 11V315000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20121015 — PE (closed 20130503)

Engine stall, fuel delivery failure

R 20130621 — air bags, electrical system, seat belts

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 error

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.

Campaign 13V233000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170815 — air bags, seat belts

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.

Campaign 16V668000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180214 — equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018.

Campaign 17V824000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V315000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V233000 (air bags, electrical system, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V824000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2007 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2016 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Jeep Patriot reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Jeep Patriot is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Jeep Patriot?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Jeep Patriot have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.