Reliable Auto DB

2013 Jeep Patriot reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Jeep Patriot holds 120 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 9 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Patriot years here — under the median of the other years, which is 27. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Pretensioner.

2012 Jeep Patriot
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Complaints

120

Per year

9

Recalls

1

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (33 of 120), then Engine (25) and Seat belts (23). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Patriot has 354 complaints, 29 per year, and the 2014 has 548 complaints, 44 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Jeep Patriot. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall seat belts, pretensioner 2016-09-15 · NHTSA campaign 16V668000
Summary 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.
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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

Complaints by component (120 total)

Air bags
33
Engine
25
Seat belts
23
Powertrain
19
Electrical system
11
Electronic stability control (ESC)
8
Fuel and propulsion system
7
Speed control
7
Seats
5
Service brakes
5
Exterior lighting
4
Structure
4
Steering
3
Suspension
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Wheels
2
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "When driving down the road the car just shuts off and it’s dangerous especially in busy areas it happens 6 times a day."
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-09-29
  • "Passenger headrest deployed open even though there was no collision"
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-09-18
  • "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…"
    Seats · filed 2025-07-21
  • "Drivers side headrest deployed while I was driving."
    Air bags, Seats, Unknown or other · filed 2024-11-22
  • "Drivers side head restraint deployed while driving without any viable cause or reason"
    Unknown or other · filed 2024-10-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2013 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Patriot two-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700
Patriot two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $2800
Patriot two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 23 28 25 MPG $2600
Patriot two-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 23 30 25 MPG $2600
Patriot four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Four-wheel drive 21 26 23 MPG $2800
Patriot four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Four-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3100
Patriot four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Four-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700

Specs and fitment

MK74 generation, 2012–2018
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 (2.0L and 2.4L) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 215/65R17 (typical)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 16V668000. 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. 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. 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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Jeep Patriot holds 120 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 9 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Patriot years here — under the median of the other years, which is 27. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Pretensioner.

What are common problems with a 2013 Jeep Patriot?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (33 of 120), then Engine (25) and Seat belts (23). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Patriot has 354 complaints, 29 per year, and the 2014 has 548 complaints, 44 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Jeep Patriot been recalled?

The 2013 Jeep Patriot has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Jeep Patriot?

Owners have filed 120 complaints about the 2013 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Jeep Patriot get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Jeep Patriot is 23.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Patriot take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.

What generation is the 2015 Jeep Patriot?

MK74 generation (2012-2018) for the US years this site tracks.

What tire size does a Jeep Patriot commonly use?

A typical US fit on this generation is 215/65R17.