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Jeep Patriot

2012–2016 only

2,204 classified complaints 7 recalls

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

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2017

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 606 complaints

Median onset: 58,160 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 452 complaints

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.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 243 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 120 complaints

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.

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Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 113 complaints

Median onset: 64,495 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 77 complaints

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.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 74 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles. 5.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Transmission cooler and fluid overheating · Transmission 58 complaints

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.