2014 Jeep Patriot reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Jeep Patriot has 548 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 44 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 7 Patriot years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Pretensioner and Engine.

2012 Jeep Patriot — Photo by JamesYoung8167, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

548

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (156 of 548), then Air bags (149) and Seat belts (104). Those filings include 31 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, 32 that report an injury, and 2 that report a death.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Patriot has 120 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2015 has 315 complaints, 24 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

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 2014 Jeep Patriot. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

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.

Recall Engine 2013-11-06 · NHTSA campaign 13V552000

Summary Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

Complaints by component (548 total)

Engine

156

Air bags

149

Seat belts

104

Electrical system

Powertrain

Speed control

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Fuel and propulsion system

Seats

Service brakes

Structure

Steering

Exterior lighting

Wheels

Suspension

Engine and engine cooling

Visibility and wipers

Traction control

Visibility

Diesel fuel system

Equipment

Forward collision avoidance

Lane departure

Latches, locks, and linkages

Other or not sure

Tires

Show 18 more Show less

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"dashboard light flash, airbag light on and off"
Electrical system, Air bags, Engine · filed 2026-07-13
"I was going to work at 5am I came to a red light, and the light turn green i press the gas to go there was no acceleration the car rolled backwards. I turned vehicle off. and restarted. still no acceleration. i moved…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-04-21
"On a fateful day, I, [XXX] , found myself in a harrowing situation on the interstate. While driving, my car unexpectedly flipped over, tumbling four times before coming to a jarring stop. The chaos began when my engine…"
Seat belts, Engine, Lane departure · filed 2026-03-18
"The vehicle was parked in front of my house, completely away from all traffic or other probable causes. The driver's side head rest deployed for no apparent reason. My vehicle had no scratches or dents. If you need to…"
Seats · filed 2026-02-19
"I went to the Quirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealership of Dorchester (on hallet street) to have my vehicle recall serviced & I was turned away because I was told that the dealership does not service cars passed a…"
Air bags, Seat belts · filed 2026-02-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2014 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD	4 stars	3 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2014 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 four-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Manual 5-speed	Four-wheel drive	23	28	25 MPG	$2600
Patriot four-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Four-wheel drive	21	27	23 MPG	$2800
Patriot four-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Four-wheel drive	20	23	21 MPG	$3100
Patriot front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	21	28	24 MPG	$2700
Patriot front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Manual 5-speed	Front-wheel drive	23	30	25 MPG	$2600
Patriot front-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Manual 5-speed	Front-wheel drive	23	28	25 MPG	$2600
Patriot front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Front-wheel drive	22	26	24 MPG	$2700
Patriot front-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	21	28	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.

Compare

Previous year 2013 Jeep Patriot Next year 2015 Jeep Patriot See every Jeep Patriot model year →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Jeep Patriot reliable?

What are common problems with a 2014 Jeep Patriot?

Is the 2014 Jeep Patriot more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2014 Jeep Patriot been recalled?

The 2014 Jeep Patriot has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Jeep Patriot?

Owners have filed 548 complaints about the 2014 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Jeep Patriot get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Jeep Patriot is 23.9 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.