The Lemon Index2011 Jeep Patriot.
The 2011 Jeep Patriot is about average by owner complaints: 72 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 113, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 21 to 25 mpg combined. The best Jeep Patriot year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 326 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Patriot year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 33K to 101K miles on the car (225 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 28K–101K miles
- suspension complaints mostly came at 42K–122K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 40K–94K miles
Recalls 4
- equipment 2017
A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.
- seat belts 2016
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.
- airbags 2013
The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Show all 4 recalls
- steering 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN …
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 75 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- May be a whine noise coming from the power steering during all driving conditions
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
- ClosedEngine stall, fuel delivery failure2012–2013
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Jeep Patriot SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Started making whirring noise, lost power and transmission overheat light came on. Had to pull over on highway at night.
2011 Jeep Patriot owner · NHTSA complaint 10621044
More owner reports
Driving on freeway, at approx 65 mph, car whines, then dies. Also, the transmission overheat light comes on all the time. Sometimes it just dies while driving. This is possibly a catastrophic accident. I want action now!!!!!
NHTSA complaint 10543374
Transmission overheat light, decrease speed on highway& noise. This is 4 th time this summer. Steamed on side of highway again this summer until turned off and cool down.
NHTSA complaint 10616598
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Jeep Patriot reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 113; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Patriot year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2011 Jeep Patriot problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (29%), transmission & drivetrain (19%) and electrical (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Jeep Patriot have?
4 safety recalls (latest: equipment). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Jeep Patriot get?
21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Patriot problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 33,000 and 101,200 miles. The middle report was at 72,100 miles, from 225 complaints.
Does the 2011 Jeep Patriot have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 19% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2011 Jeep Patriot cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Jeep Patriot have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Patriot year is better than the 2011?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2013 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works