The Lemon Index2013 Jeep Patriot.
The 2013 Jeep Patriot is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 38 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 41, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, 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 120 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Patriot year. 2013 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 20K to 80K miles on the car (77 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 23K–88K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 19K–87K miles
Recalls 1
- 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.
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 92 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
- Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
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
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 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
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
I was driving down the road and the power died, could not excelerate, check engine light came on and then the Jeep died, wouldn't start in the middle of traffic. Had to be towed to dealership.
2013 Jeep Patriot owner · NHTSA complaint 10722555
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 41; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Patriot year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2013 Jeep Patriot problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (29%), transmission & drivetrain (16%) and airbags (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have?
1 safety recall (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Jeep Patriot get?
21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Jeep Patriot problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,200 and 80,000 miles. The middle report was at 50,000 miles, from 77 complaints.
Does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 16% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Jeep Patriot cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Patriot year is better than the 2013?
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