MYRModel Year Report

2017 Jeep Patriot

▲ Better than typical
2017 Jeep Patriot
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:34.828Z

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
59
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

25% 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 2015: 316 complaints 2016: 458 complaints 2017: 59 complaints 2017 59
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 2015: 316 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017 59
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 2015: 316 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017 59

2017: 59 complaints

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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.

Power train

25% · 15 reports

Engine

15% · 9 reports

Electrical system

14% · 8 reports

Air bags

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing srs malfunction warning lamp/light.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owned a 2017 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while in stopped traffic, a pickup truck rear-ended and the air bags failed to deploy. The adult son sustained injuries that required spinal surgery. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-28

While driving home from wok in a Jeep Patriot 2017 on a city street the brakes would not work suddenly and the speed increased rapidly uncontrollably.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-04

Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control

Seats

10% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY
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This is an update to my claim report #11532893 filed on July 18th, 2023, Regarding the spontaneous deployment of the AHR injuring and startling me, believing I was being attacked from behind.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  2. I
    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Jeep Patriot is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Patriot have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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