Jeep Patriot — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 2014, 2016 · Best bets: 2017, 2007, 2013, 2010, 2008, 2009
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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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 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Recommended | 59 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2016 | Avoid | 454 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2015 | Caution | 313 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2014 | Avoid | 547 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2013 | Recommended | 120 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2012 | Caution | 352 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2011 | Caution | 325 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2010 | Recommended | 136 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2009 | Recommended | 191 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2008 | Recommended | 184 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2007 | Recommended | 94 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2002 | Not enough data | 3 | Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |