Before buying a used 2012 Jeep Patriot, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2012 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD
2012 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
354 complaints filed with NHTSA (9 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 2WD — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Patriot 2WD — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| Patriot 2WD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Patriot 2WD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Patriot 4WD — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Patriot 4WD — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Off Road Package | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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 pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N17.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DAMAGED ROLL-OVER VALVE.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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 side airbags.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
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