2012 JEEP PATRIOT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
550
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 JEEP PATRIOT
The 2012 JEEP PATRIOT has received a total of 550 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, AIR BAGS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (114 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (86 complaints), and Power Train (61 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 JEEP PATRIOT
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2012 JEEP PATRIOT, potentially affecting up to 5,092,551 vehicles.
Recall 16V668000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
| 1,435,625 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V668000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 1,435,625 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V668000 — AIR BAGS
| 1,435,625 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V120000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 20,799 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.
Consequence: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now...
View full details →Recall 13V233000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 254,396 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler 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 a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Consequence: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
View full details →Recall 13V233000 — SEAT BELTS
| 254,396 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler 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 a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Consequence: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
View full details →Recall 13V233000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 254,396 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler 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 a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Consequence: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
View full details →Recall 12V142000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 1,689 vehicles affected
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DAMAGED ROLL-OVER VALVE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 JEEP PATRIOT
550 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 114 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 86 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 61 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 56 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 36 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I was crossing an intersection with a green light the opposing vehicle ran the northbound red light therefore slammed into my driver rear side going at an unknown speed. The force of the impact caused my glasses to fly off my face landing on the passenger floorboard. No airbags deployed.
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that on several occasions, while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the gas pump shut off and only worked manually. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, and it was determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced due to a faulty fuel tank rollover valve. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Car dies as I’m driving wiring issue
Car dies as I’m driving wiring issue
215/55/r18 Well, JD bar ride in South Charleston, West Virginia off a lot in a car without an inspection sticker too bad front tires bad brakes, bad rotors, bad harness, bad ignition had to be replaced.
Safety Rating for the 2012 JEEP PATRIOT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 JEEP PATRIOT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 JEEP PATRIOT
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
05-003-14REV.A — SERVICE BRAKES
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
02-002-14 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-051-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 JEEP PATRIOT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP PATRIOT
- 2007 JEEP PATRIOT — 130 complaints
- 2008 JEEP PATRIOT — 273 complaints
- 2009 JEEP PATRIOT — 292 complaints
- 2010 JEEP PATRIOT — 206 complaints
- 2011 JEEP PATRIOT — 485 complaints
- 2012 JEEP PATRIOT (current)
- 2013 JEEP PATRIOT — 178 complaints
- 2014 JEEP PATRIOT — 899 complaints
- 2015 JEEP PATRIOT — 496 complaints
- 2016 JEEP PATRIOT — 740 complaints
- 2017 JEEP PATRIOT — 96 complaints
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