The Lemon Index2015 Jeep Patriot.
The 2015 Jeep Patriot is about average by owner complaints: 107 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 93, 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 315 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Patriot year. 2015 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 25K to 70K miles on the car (215 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 36K–65K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 32K–70K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 31K–68K miles
Recalls 1
- steering 2015
During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
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 124 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…
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
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
- ClosedStall from crankshaft\camshaft failure2022–2025
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
- 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 | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | 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
Driving vehicle along the highway and it completely shut off. Had to put the vehicle in neutral to pull over to the side of the highway.
2015 Jeep Patriot owner · NHTSA complaint 11084314
More owner reports
When in motion - vehicle looses all power on city street -- we brake and stop --- then are able to start it again -- this has happened a few times -- very concerned
NHTSA complaint 11023790
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Jeep Patriot reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 93; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Patriot year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2015 Jeep Patriot problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (35%), electrical (14%) and transmission & drivetrain (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have?
1 safety recall (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Jeep Patriot get?
21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Patriot problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 25,200 and 70,000 miles. The middle report was at 50,700 miles, from 215 complaints.
Does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Jeep Patriot cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Patriot year is better than the 2015?
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