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2015 Jeep PatriotProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 316 owner complaints about the 2015 Jeep Patriot, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-878 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Jeep Patriot
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the Patriot median · #5 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 77%Owner complaints31635 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage51kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Jeep Patriot has problems

316 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
Engine1032
Electrical system632
Power train501
Vehicle speed control391
Steering303
Electronic stability control (ESC)291
Fuel/propulsion system260
Seats261
Air bags2011
12 other systems637

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

1 recall

2015 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.

77%repaired · 2017 Q2

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 15V-878 · Dec 23, 2015 · 60,140 vehicles · 46,100 repaired

Risk. If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

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?

51kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 75 engine complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
13under 30k miles70under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2015 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

2015 Jeep Patriot safety ratings

2015 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2015 Jeep Patriot frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Jeep Patriot, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
  2. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  3. Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · closed Feb 25, 2026
    No recall
  4. Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft FailureRQ22002 · closed Jun 16, 2025
    No recall
In owners' words

What Patriot owners report

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

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be…
Complaint 11657241 · Apr 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated momentarily while starting the vehicle and while driving. The contact stated the failure had been recurring after refueling the vehicle. The dealer and the…
Complaint 11624938 · Nov 13, 2024 · 150,000 miles
Pressure plate replaced twice and still not working with only 27301 miles. Went in for routine oil change no problems during the last warranty oil change things start to change. Returned to the dealership to express problem report back oil needed top off. Checked for recalls none reported. Truck…
Complaint 11600648 · Jul 9, 2024

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