2010 Jeep Patriot 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (9) · Power Train (4) · Suspension (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jeep Patriot 4x4 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (22)
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 2025-04-02 · 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
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Equipment 2022-04-02 · S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-03-18 · Unknown Or Other · 76,000 mi“i've made a complaint already but my 2010 jeep patriot again stalled out after getting a full tank of gas and driving off, luckily still at the gas station and when i was getting coffee for my 3 and a half hour drive to school, it stalled out 3 more times when i am in drive. i was scared it was going to stall out on me while i'm driving for the who…”
2019-03-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 75,000 mi“whenever i put a full tank of gas in my car, my car stalls out. one time, i just left the gas station and it stalled and then when i went to get food, it stalled out again. i've heard of other people that have patriots, it happens to them. my car was in drive and it also happened when i was stopped with my foot on the brakes. one time it happened w…”
2019-01-29 · Power Train · 108,000 mi“vehicle in motion - cut off/loss of power when accelerating from ramp onto busy highway with my 2 year old in vehicle [cause unknown, vehicle is not throwing any codes] vehicle in going from stationary to in motion - when going to make a left turn out of a shopping center car staled with me and my 2 year old in it, with on coming traffic. quickly …”
2019-01-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 148,000 mi“the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly stalls while driving, following a fill up of the fuel tank. the engine shuts off, and all power is lost, including power steering and power brakes. requires attempting to coast the vehicle to a safe stop. this is a safety concern as there have been several occasions where we were almost rear ended due to having…”
2018-12-14 · Engine · 40,000 mi“vehicle stalls out driving down the road after filling gas tank to full level. this is extremely dangerous situation that many people with the jeep patriot are experiencing. the fix is known. when will this issue be recalled and addressed?…”
2018-10-22 · Suspension · 69,251 mi“at any speed the jeep is apt to start wobbling side to side after driving over bumps. (frequently called the "death wobble" by jeep owners when describing this condition.) at highway speeds this makes it difficult to stay in lanes. the hood hinges do not hold the hood securely down. at speeds above 30mph you can witness the hood wobbling up and …”
2018-08-13 · Visibility/Wiper · 150,000 mi“a few days after hiitting a pothole on a country paved road, my patriot lost wipers, headlights, turn signals & rear wiper. none of the fuses were damaged or blown. i had the dealer run diagnostics but nothing showed up. i had the fuse box & relays replaced. it continues to happen without warning while sitting still & sometimes while in motion. ver…”
2018-07-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 106,000 mi“after filling my tank the jeep will randomly shut off. this has occurred more than 10 times in the past year.…”
2018-06-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 225,000 mi“the vehicle regularly stalls, but unexpectantly to those around me in traffic, after filling the tank.…”
2018-05-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 58,700 mi“after filling up with gas, the car started jerking when driving. when sitting at a traffic light, the car just shut off. this occurs after filling up the tank with gas. when sitting at traffic lights, the cars rpm's drop that the car almost shuts off if you don't keep it moving.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.