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2015 Jeep Patriot problems

Owners filed 315 complaints about the 2015 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA between Jan 2015 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is engine (103).

Complaints
315
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
14
Reported by owners
Fires
6
Reported by owners
Injuries
20
People reported injured
Deaths
3
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine103
  2. Electrical system63
  3. Power train50
  4. Vehicle speed control39
  5. Steering30
  6. Electronic stability control (esc)29
  7. Fuel/propulsion system26
  8. Seats25
  9. Service brakes20
  10. Air bags20
  11. Suspension8
  12. Engine and engine cooling6
  13. Exterior lighting6
  14. Structure6

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 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201518
201620
201735
201834
201971
202047
202123
202217
202326
202414
20255
20265

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.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

103 reports2 fires
“The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: S18: (Engine Oil Consumption); however, the vehicle was not included in the program. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 28, 2025EngineODI 11657241

Electrical system

63 reports1 crash1 fire
“Traction control brake light and ABS light all on at the same time took it to a honest mechanic mechanic shop and they said it was the ABS control module internal malfunction check engine light also came on”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 9, 2026Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11762962

Power train

50 reports1 fire
“The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic could not diagnose the failure due to the lack of a warning; they have also tried to duplicate the failure but was unsuccessful. The dealer was also notified of the failure and the contact was given an estimate diagnostic estimate which the contact declined. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 21, 2026Power train, Electrical systemODI 11739253

Vehicle speed control

39 reports1 crash
“Pressure plate replaced twice and still not working with only 27301 miles. Went in for routine oil change no problems during the last warranty oil change things start to change. Returned to the dealership to express problem report back oil needed top off. Checked for recalls none reported. Truck continued to drive funny popping out of gear when driving and speed decrease while driving on the interstate. No warning lights or any indication something was wrong. I haven't driven my truck in three years due to dealership not having staff and no one is willing to work on Jeep vehicles. Total waste of money and no support. The sad part the tow truck driver towed my neighbors car and remembered towing my truck and stated he has towed many more since.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 9, 2024Power train, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11600648

Steering

30 reports1 crash2 fires1 related recall
“Power steering hose kept leaking repeatedly. Got checked by couple of local mechanics. But the issue kept reoccurring. The leaked fluid has damaged the serpentine belt and the belt tensioner. I had to get them both replaced. The issue still keeps reoccurring.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 18, 2026SteeringODI 11765221

Electronic stability control (esc)

29 reports1 crash
“DURING DRIVING, THE CAR STALLS OUT, RPM GOES TO ZERO AND IT FLUCTUATES RANDOMLY EVEN DURING HIGHER SPEEDS ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS. THIS RISKS AN AUTO ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSING POWER AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 70 MPH.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 25, 2020Electronic stability control (esc), Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11366303
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.