2013 JEEP PATRIOT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
178
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 JEEP PATRIOT
The 2013 JEEP PATRIOT has received a total of 178 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, AIR BAGS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (33 complaints), Engine (25 complaints), and Seat Belts (23 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 JEEP PATRIOT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 JEEP PATRIOT, potentially affecting up to 4,306,875 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2013 JEEP PATRIOT
178 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 JEEP PATRIOT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 33 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
When driving down the road the car just shuts off and it’s dangerous especially in busy areas it happens 6 times a day.
Passenger headrest deployed open even though there was no collision
The passenger headrest AHR has deployed a couple years ago while parked. I tried working with the dealer for the past year to get it fixed under a recall. The dealer said it was covered for a limited time but no longer is covered. I do not understand why that is. It seems this should be covered under a recall and is a safety issue.
Safety Rating for the 2013 JEEP PATRIOT
The 2013 JEEP PATRIOT received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 JEEP PATRIOT
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 JEEP PATRIOT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
70305 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2017 Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK) and 2012 Dodge Caliber (PM) (Rev. A)
23-039-15 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Driver Door Glass Moves Slow And/Or Binds This bulletin involves inspecting glass travel and if necessary replacing the front driver door glass run. Driver door glass moves slow and/or binds in window run when cycling the window switch.
02-005-14 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
05-001-13 — SERVICE BRAKES
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 JEEP PATRIOT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP PATRIOT
- 2008 JEEP PATRIOT — 273 complaints
- 2009 JEEP PATRIOT — 292 complaints
- 2010 JEEP PATRIOT — 206 complaints
- 2011 JEEP PATRIOT — 485 complaints
- 2012 JEEP PATRIOT — 550 complaints
- 2013 JEEP PATRIOT (current)
- 2014 JEEP PATRIOT — 899 complaints
- 2015 JEEP PATRIOT — 496 complaints
- 2016 JEEP PATRIOT — 740 complaints
- 2017 JEEP PATRIOT — 96 complaints
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