2015 JEEP PATRIOT
496 complaints filed with NHTSA.
NHTSA Safety Rating
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 103 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 60 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 53 |
| POWER TRAIN | 49 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 35 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 29 |
| STEERING | 28 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 26 |
| SEATS | 24 |
| AIR BAGS | 20 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 19 |
| SUSPENSION | 8 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 |
Recalls (1)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure retu
Recent Complaints
Vehicle was involved in a collision in which the airbags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled.
In a crash resulting in a rollover, no air bags deployed.
March 11, 2023, we were traveling on Route 193, in Greenbelt, Md. when another driver attempted a left turn taking our right of way. We didn't have any advanced warning and impacted the other vehicle. We were traveling approximately 30-35mph in a 35mph zone. The impact caused us to go into the dash. The airbags did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the front driver seat headrest was deployed without warning or impact. The headrest hit the back of the contact's head which caused pain to his head, back, and neck. The contact did not seek medical treatment. The dealer was initially contacted and he was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failur
Mileage: 61,000
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the front driver seat headrest was deployed without warning or impact. The headrest hit the back of the contact's head which caused pain to his head, back, and neck. The contact did not seek medical treatment. The dealer was initially contacted and he was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failur
Mileage: 61,000
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while she was exiting a parking spot, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a tree. No Air Bags deployed. The contact stated the front passenger had bruises on her chest from the seat belt but did not seek medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to towing shop and now was at an insurance location. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacte
Mileage: 3,000
The vehicle was involved in a major accident. None of the air bags deployed at all. Yet, the air bag that stretched front to back along the roof was completely exposed and simply hanging.
I WAS TURNING ONTO MY STREET AND MY WHEELS LOCKED UP. I PARKED CAR (MY SON WAS IN THE BACK 3.9 YEARS OLD) AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW A HUGE FIRE. WENT TO STORE SO HAD WATER - POURED 6 WATER BOTTLES ON THE FIRE TO PUT IT OUT.*DT CONSUMER STATED INCIDENT OCCURRED 5 HOURS AFTER THE OIL CHANGE THAT DAY.*JB *TR
Mileage: 76,000
I WAS TURNING ONTO MY STREET AND MY WHEELS LOCKED UP. I PARKED CAR (MY SON WAS IN THE BACK 3.9 YEARS OLD) AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW A HUGE FIRE. WENT TO STORE SO HAD WATER - POURED 6 WATER BOTTLES ON THE FIRE TO PUT IT OUT.*DT CONSUMER STATED INCIDENT OCCURRED 5 HOURS AFTER THE OIL CHANGE THAT DAY.*JB *TR
Mileage: 76,000
I DROVE. TH JEEP TO THE BACK OF MY PROPERTY ON MY WAY BACK TO THE HOUSE I GOT STUCK. I KNEW I COULDNT GET UNSTUCK WITHOUT HELP SO I WENT TO MY HOUSE. UPON MY RETURN THE NEXT MORN I RRALIZED TH JEEP CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED COMPLTELY UP. I GOT STUCK ABOUT 930/10 PM RETURNED BACK TO JEEP AT 6 AM
Mileage: 125,000
I GOT STUCK ON MY PROPERTY. UPON MY RETURN THE JEEP CAUGT FIRE AND. BURNED COMPLETLY DOWN
Mileage: 100,000
THE CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ENGINE HEATING AND NOW THROTTLE.
THE CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ENGINE HEATING AND NOW THROTTLE.
THE CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ENGINE HEATING AND NOW THROTTLE.
HVAC HEATER CORE. AS I WAS ABOUT TO EXIT A MAJOR INTERSTATE, VERY HOT ALMOST BOILING WATER DRIPPED EXCESSIVELY ON MY RIGHT FOOT OVER MY GAS PEDAL. THERE WAS NO WHERE TO EASILY PULL OVER SO I HAD TO DEAL WITH IT UNTIL BEING ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT OFF OF THE EXIT. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED MY VEHICLE OFF AND CHECKED BENEATH THE DASH. STEAMING HOT WATER WAS DRIPPING FROM NUMEROUS PLACES UNDER THE DASH, MAINLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE A VIDEO SHOWING THE STEAM FROM THE WATER AFT
Mileage: 68,800
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. AT THAT POINT, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AN OFF DUTY POLICE OFFICER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDEN
Mileage: 68,261
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING ON THE FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND OBSERVED COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR IF THERE WERE, ANY INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE DEALER (ELK GRO
Mileage: 18,060
HIT A DEER HEAD ON BRAKES FAILED THE HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE FOR CAR TO STOP RIGHTSIDE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED
Mileage: 20,000
HIT A DEER HEAD ON BRAKES FAILED THE HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE FOR CAR TO STOP RIGHTSIDE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED
Mileage: 20,000
TAKATA RECALL
Mileage: 20,000