VehicleVerdict

Jeep Patriot 4x4 years to avoid

The Jeep Patriot 4x4 years to avoid are 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.

602

Total complaints

1

Recall campaigns

2007–2010

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Jeep Patriot 4x4 NHTSA complaints by model year257 complaints2007: 214 complaints2008: 257 complaints2009: 88 complaints2010: 43 complaints
Jeep Patriot 4x4 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Patriot 4x4 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2008High complaint rate257

Every Patriot 4x4 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2010430
2009880
2008avoid2570
20072141

Common questions

What are the worst Jeep Patriot 4x4 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Patriot 4x4 years to avoid are 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2010.

What is the best year for the Jeep Patriot 4x4?

By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Patriot 4x4 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Jeep Patriot 4x4 have?

Across all model years, the Patriot 4x4 has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 602 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.