Model year
2013 Jeep Patriot
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 120 complaints for the 2013 Jeep Patriot (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (33), ENGINE (25), SEAT BELTS (23). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 94 complaints
- 2008 186 complaints
- 2009 191 complaints
- 2010 136 complaints
- 2011 326 complaints
- 2012 354 complaints
- 2013 120 complaints
- 2014 548 complaints
- 2015 315 complaints
- 2016 458 complaints
- 2017 59 complaints
Recalls
16V668000 · Sep 15, 2016
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air…
Complaints
120 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 2, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE19014 | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment · SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | Sep 9, 2019 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 2WD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Patriot 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Patriot 2WD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Patriot 2WD · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Patriot 4WD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Patriot 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Patriot 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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