2017 Jeep Patriot: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 59 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (22% of complaints).
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0
recalls
59
owner complaints
1
fire reports
34,500
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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Among the quietest Patriot years (#10 of 11 by complaints, age-adjusted)4-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo recall campaignsWeak spot: power train (22%)1 fire reportProblems reported early (median 34,500 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)22% · 11 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)12% · 6 complaints
Seat Belts10% · 5 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)10% · 5 complaints
Seats10% · 5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)8% · 4 complaints
“The security system module malfunctioned and shut down the car. The garage reset the mudule but it keeps shutting down. The mechanic told me the car has to be returned to the dealer for service - only they can fix it.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2026
“Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles manufactured at the same time with extended warranty. Safety now at risk as no repair for factory issue and headrest now pushes head out of alignment with the seat.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2026
“New pads, rotor, caliper, and wheel hub installed. After driving around 200 miles, approximately 10 days later, while applying the brakes, the rear wheel locked. This caused a roll over crash.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2025
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“Jeep cvr transmission started bucking and hesitating when driving. Having problems shifting when accelerating. Worried it would quit while driving. Had it serviced and no codes came up for transmission. Still has hesitation when driving. Mechanic said it was transmission. No warning lights came up on dash.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2025
“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 . I have 1000 miles until my warranty is up . Could anyone take a look at this !”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2024
“Repeated issues with the car refusing to increase in speed while driving and it feeling as though it's the throttle body control however with the check engine light on it was scanned and found it was the computer. It is a known safety issue that the computer has a glitch that causes the car to have acceleration issues then the light for the throttle body control and check engine light to come on. This has occurred while driving on the highway which is exceedingly dangerous due to the speeds of 60-70 mph. The date below is the fourth time this has happened and it was on the freeway at 60-65mph. Previous times were at 50 and 70.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2024
“The head rest in the passenger seat basically popped open when we were driving. My fiancé said her head and neck hurt bad after that instance.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2024
“Had throttle body cleaned 300$ in Jan 2023. Having throttle body replaced Oct 4 2023. Mechanic states an extra part is required due to redesign. Found a general recall on line dated June 2023. I had not been notified.. costing me a few dollars under a $1000 to repair. Car almost died 3x from no power trying to go home.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2023
“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 wil soon. The transmission has been shifting weird for some time now, it really whines when climbing hills, or traveling on the highways. It shifts gears when going slightly uphill and the engine revs up to 3000 rpms until car levels off or starts downgrade before shifting back to overdrive. Also has leak from sunroof after it rains and it leaks down thru interior lights onto radio.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2023
“Car continues to overheat and shut down. This issue has happened on multiple occasions in normal traffic. This is the 3rd or 4th time in the last 3 months.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2023
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2017 Jeep Patriot reliable?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Jeep Patriot. The most complained-about area is power train (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2017 Jeep Patriot problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 34,500 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.