2015 Jeep Patriot — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 313 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2002	3
2007	94
2008	184
2009	191
2010	136
2011	325
2012	352
2013	120
2014	547
2015	313
2016	454
2017	59

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 33%

33% of complaints: engine — 103 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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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, 20171211

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, 20230926

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 61 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20230926

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 50 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 35 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 9%

9% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 313

R 20160205 — steering

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.

Campaign 15V878000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20220722 — RQ (closed 20250616)

Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (103 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (61 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (50 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 15V878000 (steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2007 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2016 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

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.