2011 Jeep Patriot Problems

325 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict CAUTION 46/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine66
Suspension55
Power Train53
Structure51
Air Bags43
Unknown Or Other35

In the owners’ words

“So I bought this used from a previous owner check engine light has come on quite a few times and I’ve gone to two separate places and it’s the catalytic converter efficiency coming up. My mechanic did a recall research and found that this specific vehicle not the VIN number had been recalled for issues with this, I would like to get my car added to the recall. I am a single mom. This is my only mode of transportation”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Jeep Patriot owner
“I have and airbag check light on on my dashboard. I tested the code and it corresponds to B1B06 (Driver Airbag Squib 2 circuit Open). This matches a recall done on previously. NHTSA Recall Number 16V-288, in which my vehicle was MISSED from the recall!! Now that my vehicle is indicating the problem JEEP refuses to fix the problem. Although this was supposed to be fixed during the appropriate recall time. I called ”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Jeep Patriot owner
“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V288000 (AIR BAGS). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the recall as a possible cause for the failure; however, the VIN no”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Jeep Patriot owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
21/12/2017EquipmentChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: http
15/09/2016Seat Belts:Pretensioner SAFETYChrysler (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
08/06/2011Steering:Column SAFETYCHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
04/06/2013Air Bags:Side/Window SAFETYChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in

Questions owners ask

Is the 2011 Jeep Patriot reliable?

On the federal record it scores 46/100: 325 owner complaints (21.67 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Jeep Patriot?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 66 of 303 categorised reports.

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The 2011 Jeep Patriot scored 46/100 on the federal record.

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