2015 Jeep Patriot
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.
- Complaints
- 315
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 315 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2007 | 94 |
| 2008 | 185 |
| 2009 | 191 |
| 2010 | 136 |
| 2011 | 326 |
| 2012 | 353 |
| 2013 | 120 |
| 2014 | 548 |
| 2015 | 315 |
| 2016 | 458 |
| 2017 | 59 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
33% · 103 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Jeep Patriot. While the vehicle was idling on the freeway in traffic, the contact heard an abnormal noise and observed coming from the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-11
Over the past year, the car has had 4 crank position sensors, new pig tails/connectors on the wire harness, a new throttle body, and a new MCM. The Jeep will randomly shut off without warning either at stoplights/traffic or on the highway at speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-26
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
20% · 63 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
Traction control brake light and ABS light all on at the same time took it to a honest mechanic mechanic shop and they said it was the ABS control module internal malfunction check engine light also came…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09
Also filed under Service brakes
Power train
16% · 50 reportsVehicle speed control
12% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing throttle and cruise control.
Steering
10% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Power steering hose kept leaking repeatedly. Got checked by couple of local mechanics. But the issue kept reoccurring. The leaked fluid has damaged the serpentine belt and the belt tensioner. I had to get them both replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18
Safety timeline
1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2015Complaint volume 315 complaints filed for this model year.
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2016-02-05Steering15V878000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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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
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2022-07-22Recall queryClosed 2025-06-16 Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 103 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 63 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 50 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V878000 · Steering
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- Is the 2015 Jeep Patriot reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Jeep Patriot is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Patriot?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.