Chevrolet Equinox vs Jeep Patriot
For 2007–2017 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 28.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 44.7 for the Jeep Patriot. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2007–2017), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Equinox
28.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
37% fewer than the Jeep Patriot
- Complaints
- 5,970
- Sold
- 2,113,458
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2009 and 2017. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 77,832 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 64,000 mi
Jeep Patriot
44.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.6× the Chevrolet Equinox’s rate
- Complaints
- 3,316
- Sold
- 741,772
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008–2009. Fewest: 2013 and 2015–2017. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 57,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 88,000 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 102,361 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Equinox or the Jeep Patriot?
For 2007–2017 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 28.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Patriot has 44.7, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Equinox is oil consumption and leaks, typically around 98,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Patriot?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Patriot is stalling and no-start, typically around 57,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Equinox and Jeep Patriot years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Equinox: 2007–2008 and 2010; Jeep Patriot: 2008–2009.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.