MYRModel Year Report

2013 Jeep Patriot

▲ Better than typical
2013 Jeep Patriot
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:59.149Z

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
120
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2013: 120 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.

Air bags

28% · 33 reports
CRASHINJURY
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As my wife was pulling into our driveway and braking to park the car, the engine sped up and all 4 wheels were spinning extremely fast causing her to thrust forward. She was not in 4 wheel drive mode at the time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-21

Also filed under Engine and vehicle speed control

Engine

21% · 25 reports
CRASHINJURY

Seat belts

19% · 23 reports
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I have made several attempt to get this fixed and they kept telling me that when they get the part they will fix it. This has been on going for more than a year.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-12

Power train

16% · 19 reports
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Transmission overheat warning , Engine loses power and slows to around 30MPH Poses risk to myself and others on highway because can not accelerate to get out of traffic Has not been confirmed by dealer Has been inspected by mechanic The hot...

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-11

Electrical system

9% · 11 reports
FIRE
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Starting in the summer of 2014 the rear passenger side window would work intermittently July 15, 2016 while driving I smelt something burning. Looked behind me and the backseat was filled with smoke! Pulled over and called 911.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-03

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V668000 · Air bags, seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Jeep Patriot is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Patriot?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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