The Lemon IndexJeep Patriot.
The best Jeep Patriot years are 2010, 2013, 2017. Years to avoid: 2014, 2009, 2012. Across 2010-2017, it has a Lemon Index of 126, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2007 to 2017.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2010.
Quick answers.
Is the Jeep Patriot a good car?
Not overall: it draws more complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2017: Lemon Index 126; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2010 and the worst is 2014.
What are the best Jeep Patriot years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2010, 2013, 2017.
What Jeep Patriot years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2014, 2009, 2012.
How many recalls does the Jeep Patriot have?
17 safety recalls across the 11 model years we track. Most: 2011 (4), 2012 (4), 2010 (2). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Jeep Patriot problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name engine, transmission & drivetrain and electrical most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 129 | 1.3× the average car's complaints | 46 | suspension (63%) | 1 | — | 20–24 |
| 2008 | 153 | 1.5× the average car's complaints | 84 | suspension (49%) | 0 | — | 21–25 |
| 2009 | 174 | 1.7× the average car's complaints | 52 | body structure (33%) | 1 | — | 21–25 |
| 2010 | 35 | 2.9× fewer complaints than average | 15 | engine (33%) | 2 | — | 21–25 |
| 2011 | 113 | 1.1× the average car's complaints | 72 | engine (29%) | 4 | — | 21–25 |
| 2012 | 164 | 1.6× the average car's complaints | 110 | engine (48%) | 4 | — | 21–25 |
| 2013 | 41 | 2.4× fewer complaints than average | 38 | engine (29%) | 1 | ★★★★☆ | 21–25 |
| 2014 | 261 | 2.6× the average car's complaints | 267 | airbags (44%) | 2 | ★★★★☆ | 21–25 |
| 2015 | 93 | about average | 107 | engine (35%) | 1 | — | 21–25 |
| 2016 | 148 | 1.5× the average car's complaints | 180 | engine (44%) | 1 | ★★★★☆ | 21–25 |
| 2017 | 65 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 28 | transmission & drivetrain (25%) | 0 | ★★★★☆ | 21–25 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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