Reliable Auto DB

2015 Jeep Patriot reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Patriot over 12 years — 24 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Patriot years here — over the median of the other years, which is 19. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Hoses and connections.

2012 Jeep Patriot
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Complaints

315

Per year

24

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (103 of 315), then Electrical system (63) and Powertrain (50). Those filings include 14 that report a crash, 6 that report a fire, 15 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Patriot has 548 complaints, 44 per year, and the 2016 has 458 complaints, 34 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

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 2015 Jeep Patriot. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall steering, hydraulic power assist, hoses and connections 2015-12-23 · NHTSA campaign 15V878000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.

Complaints by component (315 total)

Engine
103
Electrical system
63
Powertrain
50
Speed control
39
Steering
30
Electronic stability control (ESC)
29
Fuel and propulsion system
26
Seats
25
Air bags
20
Service brakes
20
Suspension
8
Engine and engine cooling
6
Exterior lighting
6
Structure
6
Visibility and wipers
4
Seat belts
3
Wheels
3
Forward collision avoidance
2
Tires
2
Visibility
2
Fuel system, gasoline
1
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Crash-flagged

14

Fire-flagged

6

Injury reports

15

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Power steering hose kept leaking repeatedly. Got checked by couple of local mechanics. But the issue kept reoccurring. The leaked fluid has damaged the serpentine belt and the belt tensioner. I had to get them both…"
    Steering · filed 2026-09-18
  • "Traction control brake light and ABS light all on at the same time took it to a honest mechanic mechanic shop and they said it was the ABS control module internal malfunction check engine light also came on"
    Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-09
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-05-21
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 84,959.…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-04-15
  • "My car broke down as I was driving with no prior indication or warning. It failed to run when I tried to start it back up, so I had to push it off the road and call for a tow. The shop told me the problem was that the…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-02-11

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD Not rated 3 stars Not rated 3 stars
2015 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD Not rated 3 stars Not rated 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 22 27 24 MPG $2700
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 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 23 28 25 MPG $2600
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 Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $2800
Patriot front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 22 26 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 2015 Jeep Patriot reliable?

Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Patriot over 12 years — 24 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Patriot years here — over the median of the other years, which is 19. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Hoses and connections.

What are common problems with a 2015 Jeep Patriot?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (103 of 315), then Electrical system (63) and Powertrain (50). Those filings include 14 that report a crash, 6 that report a fire, 15 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2015 Jeep Patriot more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Patriot has 548 complaints, 44 per year, and the 2016 has 458 complaints, 34 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Jeep Patriot been recalled?

The 2015 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 2015 Jeep Patriot?

Owners have filed 315 complaints about the 2015 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Jeep Patriot get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 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.