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All cars · Jeep Patriot · 2014

2014 Jeep Patriot. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index261100 = average car
Complaints267NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold93,462U.S. model year
Per 100K sold286complaints
Year rank#11 of 11#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 8

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 30 / 25Regular$2,500
2.0L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD21 / 28 / 24Regular$2,600
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD22 / 26 / 24Regular$2,600
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spd4WD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD21 / 28 / 24Regular$2,600
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spd4WD21 / 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 21,200 and 79,800 miles. Median 53,000, from 372 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine59,90030,000–84,000128
Airbags39,50019,200–60,20052
Seat belts41,00012,000–60,00027
Electrical54,50018,800–81,50072
Transmission & drivetrain45,00023,100–77,00063

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
Airbags44%
Seat belts34%
Engine19%
Electrical16%
Transmission & drivetrain13%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
54831732227

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 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.

  • 13V552000 Nov 2013 Engine

    Defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. 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.

    Risk. If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

NHTSA investigations

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

Manufacturer communications 111

Jeep filed 111 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20111137254,647Engine
201216411062,110Engine
2013413875,797Engine
201426126793,462Airbags
201593107118,464Engine
2016148180121,926Engine
2017652841,116Transmission & drivetrain

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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