Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | I was crossing an intersection with a green light the opposing vehicle ran the northbound red light therefore slammed i… |
| 2025-12-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car dies as I’m driving wiring issue |
| 2025-10-31 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that on several occasions, while attempting to refuel the vehi… |
| 2025-06-03 | TIRES | No | 0 | 215/55/r18 Well, JD bar ride in South Charleston, West Virginia off a lot in a car without an inspection sticker too ba… |
| 2025-05-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Unknown |
| 2025-03-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | roll over valve in gas tank on a 2012 Jeep Patriot. |
| 2025-01-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | When fueling the jeep the nozzle keeps popping off. I had a diagnostics test And was told that there is something in t… |
| 2025-01-02 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | the rollover valve in the gas tank won't allow me to put fuel in the gas tank. |
| 2024-06-21 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnorm… |
| 2024-06-11 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle had a … |
| 2023-12-29 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Unknown: Something is wrong with the gas tank. When refueling, it's nearly impossible to activate the latch on the pump… |
| 2023-06-01 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that on five occasions in two years when adjusting all fou… |
| 2023-04-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My fuel tank problem should be included in the Safety Recall M11/NHTSA 12V-142 Fuel Tank Roll-Over value..I have taken … |
| 2023-03-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive … |
| 2023-03-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle stalls while driving with no warning. This has happened 5 times in the last week. |
| 2023-02-28 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | When filling the tank with gas and then driving the vehicle, the vehicle either stalls, bucks really bad, or hesitates … |
| 2023-02-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel tank receiver separated from the fuel door holder |
| 2023-01-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the lights inside … |
| 2023-01-03 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have a problem fueling my 2012 Jeep Patriot. I have to dribble the gas into neck to prevent gas from blowing out of n… |
| 2022-12-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I cannot put gas in my car, continuously shuts off and spits fuel back out like its full. It takes about 20 minutes to … |
| 2022-10-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Intake manifold flow valve was replaced and so was the manifold. One month later my vehicle threw an engine light for c… |
| 2022-08-30 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to shake abnormally.… |
| 2022-05-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I submitted a form yesterday and forgot to mention that there have been a few other odd things about the jeep which I'm… |
| 2022-05-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Along with complaints 11466544 11466577 I want to add that I bought this car in November 2015. The engine blew in May … |
| 2022-05-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Ah... yes. And the most absolute weirdest thing of all about this jeep- The manual that came with the jeep (which i c… |
| 2022-05-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Ah- yes, The absolute most weirdest thing about this jeep. When putting the recommended 87 gas in the tank, it loses ac… |
| 2022-05-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Something is wrong with the engine. I was told the engine is blown. I've maintained my vehicle and completed recommende… |
| 2021-12-02 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | ON DEC 2 2021 WILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF MY SAFTEY AND THE SAFTEY OF OTHERS WERE PUT AT RISK AS I WAS ALMOST RE… |
| 2021-11-20 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while his son was attempting to refuel the vehicle, the f… |
| 2021-11-14 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, fuel was pouring … |
| 2021-11-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK VALVE WOULD CLOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS… |
| 2021-10-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The catalytic converter failed. It had to be replaced. |
| 2021-08-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The transmission on my 2012 Jeep Patriot stopped working after I took it to the dealership for a recall. My husband and… |
| 2021-07-12 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Can't pump gas without it shutting off within seconds of trying to auto click handle. It is taking average 15-25 minut… |
| 2021-05-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fueling vehicle takes upwards of 15-20 minutes. I am worried it may have something to do with recall 12V142000 along wi… |
| 2021-05-14 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | RUSTED SUB-FRAME IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE THAT IS COMPLETELY BROKEN. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWS THIS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLE… |
| 2021-04-30 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK VALVE WOULD CLOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS… |
| 2021-03-15 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE … |
| 2021-02-26 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | TOOK JEEP PATRIOT TO FIRESTONE SERVICE CENTER FOR FULL INSPECTION. UPON COMPLETION OF INSPECTION WAS TOLD BY THE TECH T… |
| 2021-02-18 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | VEHICLE FAILED RI SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO CORRODED / COMPROMISED REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. UNDERSTAND THAT CHRYSLE… |
| 2021-02-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS ON IT AND SOME ARE AROUND ACTUAL WELDS. THIS CAUSED A PERMANENT CATALYST FAILU… |
| 2021-01-20 | SEATS | No | 0 | FIAT CHRYSLER NOTIFIED ME BY LETTER OF CAMPAIGN X86 FOR INADVERTENT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT "DEPLOYMENTS". BUT ALL THEY … |
| 2021-01-15 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A GRINDI… |
| 2020-12-21 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | WHEN TRYING TO FILL THE TANK WITH GAS THE PUMP KEEPS SHUTTING OFF EVERY 5-10 SECONDS AND SOMETIMES GAS COMES BACK OOUT … |
| 2020-12-11 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VE… |
| 2020-11-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | WHEN I TURN MY BLINKERS ON LEFT OR RIGHT BLINKER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON. NOT EVERY TIME, BUT AT LEAST ONCE A … |
| 2020-11-02 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | DRIVING DOWN THE STREET CAR STALLING AS ESC WARNING AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. I COULD NOT DRIVE AND HAD MY CAR TOWED … |
| 2020-10-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | WHEN PUMPING GAS AT ANY GAS STATION, MY FUEL TANK SHUTS OFF THE FLOW OF GAS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 5 SECONDS. THERE SEEMS… |
| 2020-10-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | WHEN I ATTEMPT TO REFILL GAS IN MY JEEP, THE TANK PREVENTS THE GAS FROM FLOWING INTO THE VEHICLE. I CAN REFILL THE TAN… |
| 2020-10-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | AFTER HEAVY RAIN OR CAR WASH, WATER POURS OUT OF MAP LIGHTS INTO THE RADIO AND GEAR SHIFTER. IT IS DANGEROUS/DISTRACTIN… |