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2010 Jeep Patriot FWD

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 30, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 3, 2010
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 22 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Jeep Patriot FWD, most frequently naming the body & structure, suspension and airbags categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 25 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure622.2%
  • Suspension518.5%
  • Airbags311.1%
  • Visibility27.4%
  • Powertrain (other)27.4%
  • Transmission27.4%
  • Driver assistance13.7%
  • Seat belts13.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
10E043000

EQUIPMENT

Sep 3, 2010
294 units potentially affected
The defect: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
The remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 22
Filed Oct 30, 2018

WHEN I TRAVEL AND I WANT ACCELERATION CAN'T DO BECAUSE TURNING OFF AND CAN'T MOVE THE CAR. BEFORE WAS AFTER 70 AND NOW AFTER 55 MPH.

NHTSA ID
11144271
Incident
Oct 30, 2018
Mileage
30 mi
AirbagsElectricalSeat belts
Filed Nov 28, 2017

SAFTY RECALL N01 / NHTSA 13V-233 AND S61 / NHTSA 16V-668 I TOOK MY 2010 JEEP PATRIOT IN FOR THE ABOVE FACTORY RECALLS ON 11/21/2017 TO YOUNG CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF IONIA IN IONIA, MI AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THIS RECALL. I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CONTACTED WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE BUT NOT OFFERED A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIRS ARE MADE. I FEEL THAT IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT COULD HAVE THESE POSSIBLE LIFE THREATENING PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ID
11050942
Incident
Nov 21, 2017
Mileage
70,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Aug 31, 2017

SEATBELT LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON

NHTSA ID
11020976
Incident
Jun 1, 2016
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 14, 2016

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR, GOING FROM 65-75 MPH, AND OCCASIONALLY USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT LIGHT TURNED ON. I SLOWED TO ABOUT 60 MPH AND EXITED AT THE NEXT OFF RAMP, WHICH WAS SLIGHTLY UPHILL. WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. I USED THE REMAINING MOMENTUM TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. I READ THE MANUAL, WHICH STATES TO LET THE TRANSMISSION COOL DOWN AND THEN CONTINUE DRIVING. I DID AS IT SAID AND CONTINUED TO MY DESTINATION WITHOUT THE WARNING LIGHT RETURNING, BUT THE CAR FELT SLUGGISH AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING ROUGHLY. I WAS NOT TOWING OR CARRYING ANYTHING IN THE CAR. THE CAR HAS ABOUT 58,000 MILES, IS SERVICED REGULARLY, AND HAS NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS.

NHTSA ID
10874069
Incident
Jun 11, 2016
Mileage
58,000 mi
Filed Jun 10, 2015

THE TIPM ON MY 2010 JEEP PATRIOT (26,515 MILES) WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY RESULTING IN VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY JEEP, INCLUDING THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND LIGHT POPPING ON, VEHICLE OVER HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. VARIOUS MECHANICS SUGGESTED I ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH JEEP/CHRYSLER DIRECTLY AS THE TIPM BECOMING FAULTY ON A VEHICLE IS ALMOST UNHEARD OF. THIS FUSE BOX CONTROLS ALMOST EVERYTHING ON THE CAR. AFTER GOOGLING THE ISSUE TO GAIN MORE KNOWLEDGE, I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING TIPM ISSUES AND CHRYSLER; INCLUDING A CURRENT LAWSUIT AGAINST CHRYSLER ADDRESSING THE ISSUE. WHEN I BROUGHT THE PROBLEM TO MY JEEP DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT HELP ME AS THE CAR WAS PURCHASED PRE-OWNED WITH NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. I REACHED OUT TO CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD VIA EMAIL "TIPMS DO GO OUT ON VEHICLES AND IT WOULD ONLY BE COVERED UNDER 3 YEARS/36,000 MILES ON WARRANTY. I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU AT THIS TIME." SO, WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? MY VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND I'M STUCK WITH A $1200 ESTIMATE (TIPM PART $800 PLUS LABOR). MY MECHANIC ORDERED THE PART AND CALLED ME TODAY TO SAY "IT IS ON BACK ORDER AS THIS PART IS IN HIGH DEMAND" I CANNOT BELIEVE JEEP CHRYSLER IS FAILING TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AMONG ITS FLEET OF CARS. CLEARLY THIS PROBLEM IS NOT A CHEROKEE OR DURANGO PROBLEM, IT IS A CHRYSLER PROBLEM. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND ISSUE A RECALL!

NHTSA ID
10724517
Incident
Jun 1, 2015
Mileage
26,515 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 17, 2014

AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN A THUNDERSTORM AT 2AM ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR, THE DOME LIGHT BEGAN POURING WATER LIKE A WATERFALL ALL OVER ME, THE RADIO, THE SHIFTER, AND MY IPHONE WHICH WAS IN THE CUP HOLDER. THE NEXT DAY I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER TO ENACT MY 5 YEAR 50,000 MILE WARRANTY AND SCHEDULE SERVICE. I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANYONE AVAILABLE TO WORK ON MY LEAK UNTIL 3 WEEKS FROM NOW. ADDITIONALLY THE SERVICE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AS WINDOW SEALS ARE ONLY COVERED FOR 3 YEARS 35,000 MILES. MY CONCERN IS NOT ONLY ONE OF BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM JEEP'S POINT OF VIEW, BUT ALSO SAFETY AS IT IS VERY DISTRACTING TO DRIVE WHILE BEING SOAKED WITH WATER. THE WATER COULD ALSO CAUSE OTHER DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR FIRE. *JS

NHTSA ID
10592139
Incident
May 2, 2014
Mileage
45,380 mi
Suspension
Filed Oct 14, 2013

AT 21,237 MILES, FRONT TIE RODS AND BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR A TOTAL OF $1500. AT THIS AMOUNT OF MILES, THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. AFTER SOME INTERNET RESEARCH, I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS ON ONGOING PROBLEM IN JEEP PATRIOTS THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY CHRYSLER. I WAS ACTUALLY TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT THESE REPAIRS, AND I HAD BEEN DRIVING IT REGULARLY (WITHOUT ANY SYMPTOMS OF PROBLEMS) AND COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN A FIERY CRASH BECAUSE OF CHRYSLER'S NEGLECT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10547810
Incident
Oct 12, 2013
Mileage
21,237 mi
Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Jul 10, 2013

I HAD MY CAR IN TO REPAIR A FLAT TIRE AND THE MECHANIC REPORTED TO ME THAT ONE OF THE FRONT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED ASAP. *TR

NHTSA ID
10524154
Incident
Jul 9, 2013
Mileage
39,625 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

104087

ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER

103954

ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER

9100226

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.

9100226

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.

9100196

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used

S2209000004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jeep Patriot FWD by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010Viewing221035.7
2009241032.1
2008901035.0
2007351138.4

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.