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All cars · Jeep Patriot · 2013

2013 Jeep Patriot. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index41100 = average car
Complaints38NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold75,797U.S. model year
Per 100K sold50complaints
Year rank#2 of 11#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 30 / 25Regular$2,500
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD22 / 27 / 24Regular$2,600
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spd4WD22 / 27 / 24Regular$2,600
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD21 / 27 / 23Regular$2,700
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)4WD20 / 23 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,200 and 80,000 miles. Median 50,000, from 77 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Airbags58,50020,200–108,7008
Engine48,00023,000–88,50023
Transmission & drivetrain67,00019,800–87,40016
Electrical47,70022,400–63,9008
Stability control42,20029,600–63,0007

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine29%
Transmission & drivetrain16%
Airbags13%
Stability control13%
Brakes11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
12052403

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 16V668000 Sep 2016 Seat Belts / Pretensioner

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. 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.

    Risk. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021–
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026

Manufacturer communications 92

Jeep filed 92 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2010351538,620Engine
20111137254,647Engine
201216411062,110Engine
2013413875,797Engine
201426126793,462Airbags
201593107118,464Engine
2016148180121,926Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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