2010 JEEP PATRIOT
206 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 31 |
| AIR BAGS | 25 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 |
| ENGINE | 15 |
| SUSPENSION | 15 |
| STEERING | 13 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 |
| WHEELS | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| SEATS | 3 |
Recalls (2)
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pret
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or sid
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE THE OCCUPANT, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DASHBOARD. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK AND TORSO INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS N
Mileage: 110,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE THE OCCUPANT, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DASHBOARD. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK AND TORSO INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS N
Mileage: 110,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO KEEP THE OCCUPANTS RESTRAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Mileage: 92,772
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO KEEP THE OCCUPANTS RESTRAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Mileage: 92,772
MY SISTER WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE. SHE FELT CAR WHEELS PULLING TO ONE SIDE. VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER OUT OF CONTROL WHERE SHE TRIED TO STABLIZE. PICTURE TAKEN AFTER ACCIDENT SHOWS THAT BOTTOM FRAME OF VEHICLE BECAME UNATTACHED FROM VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ANYTHING ELSE SOLID. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON TWO WAY STREET WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS KEEPING STRAIGHT WITH NO TURNS.
Mileage: 130,000
MY SISTER WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE. SHE FELT CAR WHEELS PULLING TO ONE SIDE. VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER OUT OF CONTROL WHERE SHE TRIED TO STABLIZE. PICTURE TAKEN AFTER ACCIDENT SHOWS THAT BOTTOM FRAME OF VEHICLE BECAME UNATTACHED FROM VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ANYTHING ELSE SOLID. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON TWO WAY STREET WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS KEEPING STRAIGHT WITH NO TURNS.
Mileage: 130,000
MY SISTER WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE. SHE FELT CAR WHEELS PULLING TO ONE SIDE. VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER OUT OF CONTROL WHERE SHE TRIED TO STABLIZE. PICTURE TAKEN AFTER ACCIDENT SHOWS THAT BOTTOM FRAME OF VEHICLE BECAME UNATTACHED FROM VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ANYTHING ELSE SOLID. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON TWO WAY STREET WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS KEEPING STRAIGHT WITH NO TURNS.
Mileage: 130,000
WE HAVE 2 VEHICLES UNDER RECALL S61/NHTSA 16V-668 DATED 10/01/16 AND STILL NO REMEDY. THIS RECALL PUTS OUR LIVES IN JEEP'S HANDS EVERY TIME WE DRIVE OUR CARS. THE OTHER PATRIOT UNDER THIS RECALL WAS HIT BY A DEER WHILE DRIVING AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. LUCKILY, THAT TIME WE WERE NOT INJURED, BUT WHAT ABOUT NEXT TIME?
Mileage: 12,000
WE HAVE 2 VEHICLES UNDER RECALL S61/NHTSA 16V-668 DATED 10/01/16 AND STILL NO REMEDY. THIS RECALL PUTS OUR LIVES IN JEEP'S HANDS EVERY TIME WE DRIVE OUR CARS. THE OTHER PATRIOT UNDER THIS RECALL WAS HIT BY A DEER WHILE DRIVING AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. LUCKILY, THAT TIME WE WERE NOT INJURED, BUT WHAT ABOUT NEXT TIME?
Mileage: 12,000
ON RANDOM OCCASION WHILE DRIVING, MY 2010 JEEP PATRIOT HESITATES AND LURCHES WHEN I ACCELERATE. IT HAS ALSO STALLED WHILE I WAIT AT A RED LIGHT. IT HAS ALSO STALLED WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WHILE I AND WHILE MY DAUGHTER HAS DRIVEN THE CAR. I HAVE HAD THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS DIAGNOSE AND THEY CAN FIND NOTHING ON THE DIAGNOSTICS REPORT. THIS IS UNSAFE AND CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN MANY SUCH COMPLAINTS COVERING MANY JEEP MODELS, YEARS AND MAKES AND I CANNOT UNDERSTA
Mileage: 80,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Mileage: 68,000
I STOPPED AT A CONVENIENT STORE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK PRIOR TO THIS MY RADIO CONTINUE TO TURN OFF AND ON. WHEN I WENT TO START MY JEEP BACK UP IT WOULD NOT START AND WAS SMOKING. I HAD IT PULLED TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE STARTER WIRE HAD CAUGHT AFIRE AND FRIED THE STARTER AND POSSIBLE THE FUSE BOX. HAD I NOT STOPPED AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE OTHER 15 MILES HOME I WOULD PROBABLY BE DEAD. THE CAR WOULD HAVE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE WHERE TH
Mileage: 58,000
I STOPPED AT A CONVENIENT STORE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK PRIOR TO THIS MY RADIO CONTINUE TO TURN OFF AND ON. WHEN I WENT TO START MY JEEP BACK UP IT WOULD NOT START AND WAS SMOKING. I HAD IT PULLED TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE STARTER WIRE HAD CAUGHT AFIRE AND FRIED THE STARTER AND POSSIBLE THE FUSE BOX. HAD I NOT STOPPED AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE OTHER 15 MILES HOME I WOULD PROBABLY BE DEAD. THE CAR WOULD HAVE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE WHERE TH
Mileage: 58,000
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE A ROUTINE SERVICE AND UNKNOWN RECALL WAS PERFORMED IN AUGUST OF 2013. USING ONLY AUTHORIZED JEEP DEALERS TO EVALUATE THERE SEEMED TO BE NO PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. MY DAUGHTER WAS ROUTINELY DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AND IT BURST INTO FLAMES AND WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF 3 FIRE TRUCKS AND 3 SHERIFF CARS THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED. FORTUNATELY SHE IS NOT INJURED BUT THE CAR IS TOTALED. IN MY OPINION, THIS IS A HIGHLY UNUSUAL SITUATION AND MY SUS
Mileage: 39,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE EXACT DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Mileage: 70,000