MYRModel Year Report

2011 Jeep Patriot

◆ Worse than typical
2011 Jeep Patriot
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
326
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2008: 185 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2010: 136 complaints 2011: 326 complaints 2011 326 2012: 353 complaints 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 315 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 2011: 326 complaints 2011 326 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 315 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 2011: 326 complaints 2011 326 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 315 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017

2011: 326 complaints

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YearComplaints
20023
200794
2008185
2009191
2010136
2011326
2012353
2013120
2014548
2015315
2016458
201759

Known problem areas

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

Engine

20% · 66 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2012-07-31

Suspension

17% · 55 reports
CRASH

Power train

17% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASHINJURY

Structure

16% · 51 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASHFIRE

Air bags

13% · 43 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH
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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, 2024-11-27

Also filed under Electrical system and seat belts

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, 2019-05-20

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2011Complaint volume 326 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2011-07-04Steering11V315000 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…

    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…

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    2012-10-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-05-03 Engine stall, fuel delivery failure
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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.

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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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    2018-02-14Equipment17V824000 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.

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    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 66 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 55 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 54 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V315000 · Steering
  • Recall 13V233000 · Air bags, electrical system, seat belts
  • Recall 16V668000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 17V824000 · Equipment
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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.