Model year
2017 Jeep Patriot
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 59 complaints for the 2017 Jeep Patriot (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (15), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (15), ENGINE (9). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. 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
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
59 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 1, injury field 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| PE19014 | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment · SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | Sep 9, 2019 | Feb 25, 2026 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Patriot 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Patriot 4WD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · All-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 FWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 26 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Patriot FWD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Patriot FWD · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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