The Lemon Index2014 Jeep Patriot.
The 2014 Jeep Patriot is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 267 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 261, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 21 to 25 mpg combined. The best Jeep Patriot year is 2010.
Lemon alert. 2.6× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2010
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 548 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Patriot year. 2014 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 21K to 79K miles on the car (372 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 30K–84K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 19K–60K miles
- seat belts complaints mostly came at 12K–60K miles
Recalls 2
- 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.
- engine 2013
Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
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 111 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter: Before replacing this part, please call any one of the following…
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
- Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption
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 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
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
Have contacted fica about recall,they say my car is in china. I live in beloit, wi.very rude representative.
2014 Jeep Patriot owner · NHTSA complaint 11003725
More owner reports
Takata recall - NHTSA recall #16v-668 - the recall date on this was 9/13/16 and they are still not offering a remedy. One year is way too long to wait for a safety recall involving seatbelts and airbags.
NHTSA complaint 11011642
Recall date was 9/13/16. Now, exactly 8 months later, repair parts are still not availale!
NHTSA complaint 10985580
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Jeep Patriot reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.6× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 261; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Patriot year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2014 Jeep Patriot problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (44%), seat belts (34%) and engine (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have?
2 safety recalls (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 2014 Jeep Patriot get?
21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 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 2014 Jeep Patriot problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,200 and 79,800 miles. The middle report was at 53,000 miles, from 372 complaints.
Does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Jeep Patriot cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Patriot year is better than the 2014?
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