2011 Jeep Patriot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 326 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Jeep Patriot. The most-reported areas: Engine (66), Suspension (55), Power Train (53).
Key takeaways
- 326 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 66 | 20% |
| Suspension | 55 | 17% |
| Power Train | 53 | 16% |
| Structure | 51 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 43 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 35 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 32 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 29 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 8% |
| Steering | 19 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2011 Jeep Patriot SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-07
I purchased my 2011 Jeep Patriot as a new vehicle on [XXX] in Fort Collins, Colorado. The vehicle has been appropriately maintained with the only one major repair (throttle body) to date. On [XXX], the ABS, traction control, and brake light on the dash board lit up upon cranking the vehicle and backing out of my drivew...
Suspension - filed 2025-10-06
Rusted rear sub frame and suspension parts
Engine - filed 2025-07-13
So I bought this used from a previous owner check engine light has come on quite a few times and I’ve gone to two separate places and it’s the catalytic converter efficiency coming up. My mechanic did a recall research and found that this specific vehicle not the VIN number had been recalled for issues with this, I wou...
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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.