Jeep Patriot
2012–2016 only
2012–2016 Jeep Patriot models have 2,204 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 58,160 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Patriot report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only
Median onset: 58,160 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 42,157 miles. 14.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 55,000 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 49,500 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 64,495 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 70,500 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 48,000 miles. 5.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 45,336 miles.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $200–$600 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Jeep Patriot report for every year and full specs/safety data.