The Lemon Index2017 Jeep Patriot.
The 2017 Jeep Patriot is better than average by owner complaints: 28 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 65, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 0 recalls, 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 59 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Patriot year. 2017 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 22K to 50K miles on the car (31 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
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 81 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
- Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- Steering Wheel Off Center This bulletin involves centering the steering wheel
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- 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 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Jeep Patriot SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
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
The passenger side seatbelt alarm, will sound continuously when someone is seated in it.
2017 Jeep Patriot owner · NHTSA complaint 11025131
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 65; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Patriot year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2017 Jeep Patriot problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (25%), seat belts (14%) and steering (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Patriot have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Jeep Patriot get?
21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 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 2017 Jeep Patriot problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 22,600 and 50,000 miles. The middle report was at 34,000 miles, from 31 complaints.
Does the 2017 Jeep Patriot have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 25% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Jeep Patriot cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Jeep Patriot have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Patriot year is better than the 2017?
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