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2010 Jeep Patriot problems
Owners filed 188 complaints about the 2010 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA between Feb 2010 and May 2026. The most-cited component is fuel/propulsion system (42).
Complaints
188
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
8
Reported by owners
Fires
3
Reported by owners
Injuries
8
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Fuel/propulsion system42
- Air bags30
- Power train25
- Electrical system23
- Structure23
- Suspension23
- Engine18
- Steering16
- Vehicle speed control12
- Seat belts11
- Wheels10
- Electronic stability control (esc)7
- Service brakes6
- Seats4
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Fuel/propulsion system
42 reports
“Fuel System. When I fill the gas tank completely the car will stall within a minute or two. I lose power steering, break booster. I can restart and the car will operate correctly. This has been happening for some time.”
Air bags
30 reports6 crashes1 related recall
“The airbag clock spring fails. The horn will go off unexpectedly while driving and parked when the car is turned off This is causing drivers to look in panic and emergency causing distracted driving I took this to the dealer 2 years ago before someone posted this online what the issue was. They could not find the issue There are no lights or warnings that appear I know another person with a 2012 jeep wrangler and that air bag clock spring was recalled”
Power train
25 reports1 crash
“I was on the freeway going about 75mph when all of a sudden it lost acceleration I couldn't get it to go more to 35 or 40 mph in and gear. Pulled to the side and let it sit for like 15 mins and it started up normal drove fine for a little bit. Then I went the back way home and didn't go over 50mph and it was fine got home and parked. Next morning went to leave and like 5 miles down the road only doing like 40 mind you. It completely goes out no acceleration just revs. Towed it home now it still starts and goes into gear but won't move just acts like its still in park.”
Electrical system
23 reports2 fires
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Jeep Patriot in April 2025. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the odometer was reported at 152,000 miles. The contact later purchased a Carfax report which indicated that the odometer was last reported in April 2024 at 221,153 miles.”
Structure
23 reports
“The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and test-driven. The independent mechanic placed the vehicle on the lift and determined that there was a hole in the rear cross-body subframe. The contact called the local dealer and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle could not be repaired under Technical Service Bulletin: 23-012-14. The failure mileage was unknown.”
Suspension
23 reports1 crash
“Total Erosion of front and rear subframe. Replaced front 2021 rear rot 2023 so bad mechanic shop wouldn’t let me drive it after needing a inspection sticker( couldn’t get). Never was notified for extended warranty about replacing this part. Huge safety issue.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.