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Jeep Patriot — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Jeep Patriot model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
16
Years to Avoid
2016, 2015, 2014, 2012
Best Years
2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Jeep Patriot Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012 Jeep Patriot are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Jeep Patriot, consider the 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

16 model years analyzed