2015 Jeep Patriot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Patriot. The most-reported areas: Engine (103), Electrical System (63), Unknown Or Other (53).
Key takeaways
- 315 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 103 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 63 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 53 | 17% |
| Power Train | 50 | 16% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 12% |
| Steering | 30 | 10% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 29 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 26 | 8% |
| Seats | 25 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 6% |
| Suspension | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD | Not rated | 3/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2015 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | Not rated | 3/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-09-18
Power steering hose kept leaking repeatedly. Got checked by couple of local mechanics. But the issue kept reoccurring. The leaked fluid has damaged the serpentine belt and the belt tensioner. I had to get them both replaced. The issue still keeps reoccurring.
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-09
Traction control brake light and ABS light all on at the same time took it to a honest mechanic mechanic shop and they said it was the ABS control module internal malfunction check engine light also came on
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-05-21
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic could not diagnose the failure due to the lack of a warning; they have also tried to duplicate the failu...
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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.