2010 Jeep Patriot problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (25) · Air Bags (12) · Suspension (10)
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103 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-15 · campaign 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:software 2013-06-04 · campaign 13V233000 · 254,396 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (43)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Showing the 6 most recent of 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-26 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 221,153 mi“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. …”
2024-12-17 · Structure:frame And Members“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 dete…”
2024-07-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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.…”
2024-01-04 · Air Bags“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 wa…”
2023-07-22 · Suspension“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.…”
2023-06-29 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 w…”
2023-02-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“cannot fill gas tank correctly. 30 seconds at a time due to gas tank roll over vale failure according to everything we have found on this issue with other owners. this is a serious problem that needs to be recalled. it cost around 800.00 to replace gas tank.. please investigate issue and respond to [xxx]. i am doing this for my daughter she needs …”
2022-12-28 · Suspension · 136,560 mi“the contact owns a 2010 jeep patriot. the contact stated that while getting a routine oil change at the dealer the mechanic stated that there was a large hole in the subframe due to excessive rusting. the contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced. the contact recalled technical service bulletin, nhtsa id 10140027 (suspension, ste…”
2022-12-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“every time i fill my gas tank it takes 20 minutes to fill it just keeps shutting gas off at handle. i have checked a jeep forum it says it is a roll over valve in gas tank and entire tank has to be replaced at a cost of around 800.00 to 1000.00 dollars. it also caused engine to run rough and shut off a lot. this is something jeep should have to rep…”
2022-11-16 · Suspension“i never received a letter about x69 extendy warranty on cross member frame and now im told the bottom of my frame is all rusted and my back tires are bending in and i cant drive the car safely and needs replacement and that its been like this for awhile had i been informed of this x69 i would of taken my jeep in to get fixed i am extremely upset an…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.