2010 Jeep Patriot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Patriot. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (42), Air Bags (30), Power Train (25).
Key takeaways
- 188 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 42 | 22% |
| Air Bags | 30 | 16% |
| Power Train | 25 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 12% |
| Structure | 23 | 12% |
| Suspension | 23 | 12% |
| Engine | 18 | 10% |
| Steering | 16 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 6% |
| Wheels | 10 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Jeep Patriot 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-05-26
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Jeep Patriot in April 2025. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the odometer was reported at 152,000 miles. The contact later purchased a Carfax report which indicated that the odometer was last reported in April 2024 at ...
Structure - filed 2024-12-17
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and test-driven. The independent mechanic placed th...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2024-07-10
Fuel System. When I fill the gas tank completely the car will stall within a minute or two. I lose power steering, break booster. I can restart and the car will operate correctly. This has been happening for some time.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.