2017 Jeep Patriot reliability
The 2017 Jeep Patriot has 59 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 6 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (15 of 59), then Engine (9) and Air bags (8). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 8 that report an injury.
The 2016 Patriot has 458 complaints, 34 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
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 2017 Jeep Patriot. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (59 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"THE SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND SHUT DOWN THE CAR. THE GARAGE RESET THE MUDULE BUT IT KEEPS SHUTTING DOWN. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE CAR HAS TO BE RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE - ONLY THEY CAN FIX IT."
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"Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles…"
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"New pads, rotor, caliper, and wheel hub installed. After driving around 200 miles, approximately 10 days later, while applying the brakes, the rear wheel locked. This caused a roll over crash."
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"Because they have not sealed the screws on the interior side of the roof that hold the rails on top of the Jeep it now leaks since we have attached a kayak rack to those Jeep factory placed rails. Jeep is not willing to…"
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"Jeep cvr transmission started bucking and hesitating when driving. Having problems shifting when accelerating. Worried it would quit while driving. Had it serviced and no codes came up for transmission. Still has…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | 4 stars | 3 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2017 Jeep Patriot SUV FWD | 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 |
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| 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 | Automatic 6-speed | Four-wheel drive | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG | $2950 |
| Patriot four-wheel drive | 2.4L, 4-cyl | Manual 5-speed | All-wheel drive | 22 | 27 | 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 | Automatic 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2800 |
| 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 |
Specs and fitment
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 2017 Jeep Patriot reliable?
The 2017 Jeep Patriot has 59 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 6 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Jeep Patriot?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (15 of 59), then Engine (9) and Air bags (8). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 8 that report an injury.
Is the 2017 Jeep Patriot more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 Patriot has 458 complaints, 34 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Jeep Patriot been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Jeep Patriot.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Jeep Patriot get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Jeep Patriot is 23.4 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.