2015 Jeep Patriot problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (45) · Power Train (36) · Vehicle Speed Control (34)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
215 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2015-12-23 · campaign 15V878000 · 60,140 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Risk: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
Service bulletins (124)
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
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Showing the 6 most recent of 124 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-28 · Seats“while driving the passenger seat head rest blew open. no one was sitting in the seat and there was no accident. …”
2026-09-18 · Steering“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.…”
2026-09-09 · Service Brakes“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…”
2026-05-21 · Power Train · 43,000 mi“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 d…”
2026-04-15 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 180,960 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2015 jeep patriot. the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 84,959. it was later discovered, upon checking a carfax report, that the mileage was 180,960.…”
2026-02-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my car broke down as i was driving with no prior indication or warning. it failed to run when i tried to start it back up, so i had to push it off the road and call for a tow. the shop told me the problem was that the tube-fuel supply line was corroded from the inside and needed to be replaced. i had a similar issue with my brake fluid lines being …”
2025-09-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 25,105 mi“the contact owns a 2015 jeep patriot. the contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel and the oxygen were not mixing correctly. the dealer confirmed that the throttle body box sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failu…”
2025-08-27 · Seats“drivers headrest deployed while vehicle was in my driveway overnight. i could have been injured or it could have cause an accident if the headrest deployed while driving. many other people online have had this issue with their 2015 jeep patroit. no warnings provided and despite an auto repair place stating they cannot repair it but they believe the…”
2025-04-28 · Engine“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 manufac…”
2025-02-07 · Power Train“crankshaft went out i replaced it and 5 months later i'm replacing the crankshaft sensor again the 2016 have a recall why dose not the 2015 same issue and it's a problem…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.