2014 JEEP PATRIOT Structure Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2014 JEEP PATRIOT
4 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 JEEP PATRIOT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structure Complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's headrest exploded. The passenger sustained injuries to her neck but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the headrest needed to be replaced. Additionally, while the contact was attempting to fill the fuel tank, the fuel hose snapped out of the fuel tank. The failure was intermittent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled an abnormal odor. The contact also stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle needed a new fuel system. The vehicle was taken to a second mechanic, who informed the contact that no failure had been found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer...
ON NOVEMBER 1, 2014 I PURCHASED A NEW JEEP PATRIOT FROM A CHRYSLER/JEEP DEALERSHIP. SHORTLY AFTER THAT I NOTICED THAT THE OWNER'S INFORMATION (A DVD OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND U.S. WARRANTY) AND THE USER GUIDE (AN ABRIDGED VERSION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL) DID NOT MATCH MY VEHICLE IN MANY WAYS. ALSO AT THAT TIME I NOTICED THAT MY 2014 JEEP PATRIOT DID LOOK EXACTLY LIKE THE 2015 PATRIOTS BEING SOLD, AND MATCHED THE 2015 PATRIOT OWNER'S INFORMATION. APPARENTLY CHRYSLER/JEEP STARTED MANUFACTURING 2015 PATRIOTS, BUT TITLING THEM AND SELLING THEM AS 2014 PATRIOTS, LONG BEFORE THE PUBLISHED MODEL YEAR CHANGEOVER DATE OF THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUAT, 2014. HOWEVER THE OWNER'S MANUAL, USER GUIDE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION WERE NOT REVISED, EVEN DOWN TO THE OLDER PATRIOT MODEL COVER PAGE PICTURES! WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND CHRYSLER/JEEP ABOUT THE ISSUES THEY SAID THAT THEY DEEMED THE VEHICLE TO BE A...
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW, WITH IN THE FIRST WEEK, NOTICED WATER LEAKING INTO CARGO AREA FROM THE DOME LIGHT. TOOK TO DEALER , WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED THAT IT WAS LEAKING IN AROUND THE ANTENNA. IT NOW LEAKING AGAIN, IS NOT FIXED, HAVING TO TAKE FOR SECOND TIME. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 2000 MILES, I'VE ONLY HAD ABOUT 2 MONTHS IF THAT. THEY DO NOT PROVIDE ME WITH A LONER VEHICLE, ONLY OFFER TO PAY FOR A RENTAL, WHICH REQUIRES ME TO PUT A DEPOSIT AND TIME OFF WORK TO MAKE IT TO RENTAL COMPANY. *TR
AFTER A SEVERE RAINSTORM DISCOVERED WATER ON MY DASHBOARD AND LEAKING FROM MY DOME LIGHT PLATE. WATER HAS SHORTED OUT PASSENGER SIDE DOME LIGHT AND AM WORRIED ABOUT FURTHER ELECTRICAL DAMAGE. *TR
Other 2014 JEEP PATRIOT Problem Areas
Engine
154 complaints
Air Bags
148 complaints
Seat Belts
101 complaints
Electrical System
88 complaints
Power Train
68 complaints
Unknown Or Other
63 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
57 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
51 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
41 complaints
Seats
29 complaints
Service Brakes
23 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Structurebody
9 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Otheri Am Not Sure
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltspretensioner
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint