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2011 Jeep PatriotProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 326 owner complaints about the 2011 Jeep Patriot, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-668 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.

2011 Jeep Patriot
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the Patriot median · #3 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 38%Owner complaints32633 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage69kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Jeep Patriot has problems

326 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine665
Suspension552
Power train533
Structure513
Air bags4310
Electrical system322
Fuel/propulsion system291
Seat belts252
Steering192
17 other systems7810

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2011 Jeep Patriot recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

44%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 17V-824 · Dec 21, 2017 · 61,791 vehicles · 27,012 repaired

Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

38%repaired · 2018 Q4

Air bags

Recall 16V-668 · Sep 15, 2016 · 1,435,625 vehicles · 550,005 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags: side/window

Recall 13V-233 · Jun 4, 2013 · 254,396 vehicles

Risk. In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: column

Recall 11V-315 · Jun 8, 2011 · 11,096 vehicles

Risk. A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

69kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 52 engine complaints. 73% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
13under 30k miles38under 100k miles14100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Patriot year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Patriot median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2011 Jeep Patriot safety ratings

2011 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2011 Jeep Patriot, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  2. Engine stall, fuel delivery failurePE12032 · closed May 3, 2013
    Led to recall 13V-120
  3. Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · closed Feb 25, 2026
    No recall
In owners' words

What Patriot owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

So I bought this used from a previous owner check engine light has come on quite a few times and I’ve gone to two separate places and it’s the catalytic converter efficiency coming up. My mechanic did a recall research and found that this specific vehicle not the VIN number had been recalled for…
Complaint 11673128 · Jul 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The traction control warning light was then illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer;…
Complaint 11594267 · Jun 13, 2024 · 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. While refueling, the fuel tank failed to allow all with fuel. The contact had to restart the vehicle and add more fuel several times. There were no warning lights illuminated.…
Complaint 11488352 · Oct 7, 2022 · 115,000 miles

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