Jeep Patriot years to avoid
The Jeep Patriot years to avoid are 2014, 2016, 2012, 2015, 2011, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2002 is the cleanest year on record.
4,387
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
2002–2017
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Patriot years to avoid
Every Patriot year
Common questions
What are the worst Jeep Patriot years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Patriot years to avoid are 2014, 2016, 2012, 2015, 2011, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2002.
What is the best year for the Jeep Patriot?
By complaint volume, 2002 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Patriot years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Jeep Patriot have?
Across all model years, the Patriot has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4,387 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.