2015–2017 · 3 model years · 2 recalls
We don't rate the Jeep Patriot yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (762). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2017.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | Not rated yet | 98 | 0 | 25 |
| 2016 Patriot | Not rated yet | 762 | 1 | 25 |
| 2015 Patriot | Not rated yet | 503 | 1 | 25 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Owners complain most about engine & cooling, electrical system, transmission & drivetrain.
The 2016, with 1 recall on record with NHTSA.