2017 Jeep Patriot problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (11) · Engine (6) · Visibility/Wiper (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (81)
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: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
Suspension 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 81 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-27 · Unknown Or Other“the security system module malfunctioned and shut down the car. the garage reset the mudule but it keeps shutting down. the mechanic told me the car has to be returned to the dealer for service - only they can fix it.…”
2026-01-03 · Unknown Or Other“driver headrest ahr has deployed without any accident or incident. car is under 100,000 miles. dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles manufactured at the same time with extended warranty. safety now at risk as no repair for factory issue and headrest now pushes head out of al…”
2025-12-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 💥 crash“new pads, rotor, caliper, and wheel hub installed. after driving around 200 miles, approximately 10 days later, while applying the brakes, the rear wheel locked. this caused a roll over crash.…”
2025-09-01 · Visibility/Wiper“because they have not sealed the screws on the interior side of the roof that hold the rails on top of the jeep it now leaks since we have attached a kayak rack to those jeep factory placed rails. jeep is not willing to repair it and it requires tearing out the complete interior headliner to repair. after it rains the water sits in the door frame a…”
2025-07-29 · Unknown Or Other“jeep cvr transmission started bucking and hesitating when driving. having problems shifting when accelerating. worried it would quit while driving. had it serviced and no codes came up for transmission. still has hesitation when driving. mechanic said it was transmission. no warning lights came up on dash.…”
2025-06-30 · Electrical System“i am writing to formally express my deep concern and frustration regarding the persistent electrical issues with my 2017 jeep patriot, which i purchased in november 2018 with approximately 18,000 miles. just two days after purchasing, i began experiencing electrical malfunctions. i returned to the selling dealership, who claimed they found no issu…”
2025-02-01 · Seats“active head restraint deployed when not in accident …”
2024-11-14 · Unknown Or Other“this is an update to my claim report #11532893 filed on july 18th, 2023, regarding the spontaneous deployment of the ahr injuring and startling me, believing i was being attacked from behind. i have undergone an acdf c4-7 fusion, tbi diagnosis, and speech therapy treatments for cognitive speech impairment, depression, ptsd and anxiety chrysler sta…”
2024-11-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“was driving on highway about 70 mph and check engine light, red lightning bolt symbol, and traction control lights all came on wasn't able to accelerate and vehicle wouldn't go above 30 mph. it's been in and out of dealerships since may and is still not fixed with no explanation why it's doing it . i have 1000 miles until my warranty is up . could …”
2024-08-28 · Air Bags · 89,646 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2017 jeep patriot. the contact stated that while in stopped traffic, a pickup truck rear-ended and the air bags failed to deploy. the adult son sustained injuries that required spinal surgery. a police report was filed. the vehicle was deemed total by the insurance company. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the fail…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.