2017 Jeep Patriot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Patriot. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (15), Power Train (15), Engine (9).
Key takeaways
- 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 25% |
| Power Train | 15 | 25% |
| Engine | 9 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 14% |
| Seats | 6 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 10% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 7% |
| Steering | 4 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 Jeep Patriot SUV FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-03-27
THE SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND SHUT DOWN THE CAR. THE GARAGE RESET THE MUDULE BUT IT KEEPS SHUTTING DOWN. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE CAR HAS TO BE RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE - ONLY THEY CAN FIX IT.
Air Bags,seats,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-01-03
Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles manufactured at the same time with extended warranty. Safety now at risk as no repair for factory issue and head...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2025-12-07
New pads, rotor, caliper, and wheel hub installed. After driving around 200 miles, approximately 10 days later, while applying the brakes, the rear wheel locked. This caused a roll over crash.
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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.