MYRModel Year Report

2014 Jeep Patriot

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2014 Jeep Patriot
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of 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
548
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

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 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 548 complaints 2014 548 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 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 548 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 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 548 2015: 315 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017

2014: 548 complaints

View as data table
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

28% · 156 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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On a fateful day, I, [XXX] , found myself in a harrowing situation on the interstate. While driving, my car unexpectedly flipped over, tumbling four times before coming to a jarring stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-18

Also filed under Lane departure

Mfg and dealer indicate that all Jeep patriots have transmission metering/sensoring system that fails and that they don't know how to fix the the defective components.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-13

dashboard light flash, airbag light on and off

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Also filed under Air bags and electrical system

Air bags

27% · 149 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH
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The contact owned a 2014 Jeep Patriot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-12

On the morning of 4/1/18 I was involved in a car accident when my car lost control and hit a tree going between 20-30MPH. It was a head on collision where my air bags did not deploy and my seat belt did not tense during or after the collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-17

Also filed under Seat belts

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, a commercial tractor trailer crashed into his drivers side front fender. The aig bag sensors did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-07

Seat belts

19% · 104 reports

Most commonly citing pretensioner and front.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

16% · 90 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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On this day while driving on 95 south to franklin mills mall from upper darby we noticed an electrical burning smell.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-14

Power train

13% · 70 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2013-12-24Engine13V552000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    2014Complaint volume 548 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. 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.

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

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 156 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 149 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 104 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V552000 · Engine
  • Recall 16V668000 · Air bags, seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Jeep Patriot is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have?
2 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.