Question 1

Is the Jeep PATRIOT reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Jeep PATRIOT has 3,668 total NHTSA complaints across 8 model years. The most reliable years are 2017 (98 complaints), 2013 (178 complaints). Years to avoid: 2014 (903 complaints), 2016 (748 complaints), 2012 (550 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Jeep PATRIOT should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2014, 2016, 2012 Jeep PATRIOT. The 2014 model has the most complaints (903) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Jeep PATRIOT?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Jeep PATRIOT are 2017 (98 complaints), 2013 (178 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2017	98	FROST WAS ON WINDSHIELD AND BACK WINDOW. I TURNED ...	Excellent Reliability
2016	748	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONT...	Avoid This Year
2015	499	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DR...	Below Average
2014	903	I PURCHASED THIS 2014 PATRIOT FOUR WEEKS AGO WITH,...	Avoid This Year
2013	178	AS MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND BRAKI...	Above Average
2012	550	5/21 1ST, 5/22 2ND, LOSS OF COMPLETE POWER WHILE D...	Below Average
2011	485	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONT...	Average
2010	207	MY 2010 PATRIOT LIMITED STALLS ALL THE TIME. IT GE...	Average

Jeep PATRIOT — All Years

Jeep PATRIOT — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid