2013 Jeep Patriot problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (23) · Power Train (17) · Engine (17)
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77 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (92)
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.
Engine 2026-06-18 · U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall u67 - catalytic converter efficiency - dealer notification (revision 11)
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
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Showing the 6 most recent of 92 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-29 · Unknown Or Other“when driving down the road the car just shuts off and it’s dangerous especially in busy areas it happens 6 times a day. …”
2025-09-18 · Unknown Or Other“passenger headrest deployed open even though there was no collision…”
2025-07-21 · Seats“the passenger headrest ahr has deployed a couple years ago while parked. i tried working with the dealer for the past year to get it fixed under a recall. the dealer said it was covered for a limited time but no longer is covered. i do not understand why that is. it seems this should be covered under a recall and is a safety issue. …”
2024-11-22 · Unknown Or Other“drivers side headrest deployed while i was driving. …”
2024-10-19 · Unknown Or Other“drivers side head restraint deployed while driving without any viable cause or reason…”
2024-08-09 · Seat Belts · 170,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 jeep patriot. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact scheduled an appointment and was info…”
2023-09-26 · Suspension“the rear sub frame suddenly broke (rusted out) there was a known recall for 2008-2012 jeep patriot's, but not 2013 [xxx] i have photos, but the form wouldn't let me upload them. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
2023-09-11 · Power Train“transmission overheat warning , engine loses power and slows to around 30mph poses risk to myself and others on highway because can not accelerate to get out of traffic has not been confirmed by dealer has been inspected by mechanic the hot transmission warning light comes on.this has been going on several years…”
2022-05-03 · Engine“cat converter below threshold bank 1 check engine light code read on obd2. loss of power and acceleration, sluggish and unable to drive at highway speeds. poor shifting and temperature ran higher then usual.…”
2022-02-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 58,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 jeep patriot. the contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the vehicle would only allow the tank to be half full before shutting off the pump. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the roll-over valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was r…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.