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2014 Jeep Patriot
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 548
- Received Jun 2013 to Jul 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power44 complaints · 8.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving39 complaints · 7.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Seat belt fails to latch or retract33 complaints · 6.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #16V668000Chrysler (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.
- Recall #13V552000Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 31 crashes, 7 fires, 40 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 134 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2019 | 90 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 5 |
| Total | 548 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 44 | 8.0% | – | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 39 | 7.1% | – | NHTSA recall #13V552000 |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 33 | 6.0% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 29 | 5.3% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 28 | 5.1% | 13× | NHTSA recall #16V668000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 23 | 4.2% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 11 | 2.0% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 11 | 2.0% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 10 | 1.8% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 9 | 1.6% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 9 | 1.6% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 9 | 1.6% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 8 | 1.5% | – | NHTSA recall #16V668000 |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 7 | 1.3% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 7 | 1.3% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 7 | 1.3% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 6 | 1.1% | – | |
| CVT transmission fails or loses power | 6 | 1.1% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 4 | 0.7% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 0.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #16V668000September 15, 20161,435,625 vehicles affected
air bags; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seat belts: pretensioner
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #13V552000November 6, 2013521 vehicles affected
engine
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2014 Jeep Patriot.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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