2017 Jeep PatriotProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2017 Jeep Patriot, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2017 Jeep Patriot has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 15 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 1 |
| Seats | 6 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 17 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Jeep Patriot recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2017 Jeep Patriot safety ratings
2017 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Jeep Patriot, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
What Patriot owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Was driving on highway about 70 mph and check engine light, red lightning bolt symbol, and traction control lights all came on wasn't able to accelerate and vehicle wouldn't go above 30 mph. It's been in and out of dealerships since May and is still not fixed with no explanation why it's doing it.…
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several attempts were needed before the vehicle would start. The contact stated that while accelerating, the transmission was slipping. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle…
When starting out from home the other day and several other occasions, the transmission has been jerking while shifting gears, its automatic and has around 43000 miles on it, have owned it for two years bought it from car dealer with extended warranty. Have not been able to get it checked yet but…
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