MYRModel Year Report

2017 Jeep Patriot

▲ Better than typical
2017 Jeep Patriot
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:15:09.925Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Patriot Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2008: 184 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 325 complaints 2012: 352 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 547 complaints 2014 2015: 313 complaints 2016: 454 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017
2017: 59 complaints
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YearComplaints
20023
200794
2008184
2009191
2010136
2011325
2012352
2013120
2014547
2015313
2016454
201759

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 25%

25% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20240828

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, 20180204

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20241114

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2007 ▲ 2013 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2016 ◆ 2012

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.