Short answer
Among Jeep Patriot model years through 2024, 2008 and 2017 have the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (0) and 2011 and 2012 have the most (4). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
Quick read
Jeep Patriot: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 11 (2007–2017)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 11
- Fewest recalls
- 2008 and 2017 (0)
- Most recalls
- 2011 and 2012 (4)
- Most recalled system
- Seat belts (5)
Jeep Patriot Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 4 stars | None on record |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 stars | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2015 | 1 | Not rated | Steering |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 stars | Engine, Seat belts |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 stars | Seat belts |
| 2012 | 4 | Not rated | Fuel system, gasoline, Electrical system, Seat belts |
| 2011 | 4 | Not rated | Electrical system, Equipment, Seat belts |
| 2010 | 2 | Not rated | Electrical system, Seat belts |
| 2009 | 1 | Not rated | Power train |
| 2008 | 0 | Not rated | None on record |
| 2007 | 1 | Not rated | Wheels |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20170 recalls
- 20161 recall
- 20151 recall
- 20142 recalls
- 20131 recall
- 20124 recalls
- 20114 recalls
- 20102 recalls
- 20091 recall
- 20080 recalls
- 20071 recall
Jeep Patriot: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Jeep Patriot recalls are seat belts (5), electrical system (3), fuel system, gasoline (2), steering (2) and engine (1). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 4 of these 11 model years. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Jeep Patriot Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Jeep Patriot?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2008 and 2017 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 0 each.
Which Jeep Patriot model years have the most recalls?
2011 and 2012 have the most, with 4 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "Patriot", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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