Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Patriot
For 2007–2017 models, the Jeep Patriot has 44.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 64.0 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
64.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Jeep Patriot’s rate
- Complaints
- 10,452
- Sold
- 1,632,199
- Recall campaigns
- 35
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2008, 2011–2012 and 2014. Fewest: 2010 and 2016. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 79,750 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 81,350 mi
Jeep Patriot
44.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
30% fewer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee or the Jeep Patriot?
For 2007–2017 models, the Jeep Patriot has 44.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Grand Cherokee has 64.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Grand Cherokee is body control and other modules, typically around 70,000 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Patriot years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Jeep Grand Cherokee: 2008, 2011–2012 and 2014; 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.