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2012 Jeep Patriot Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2012 Jeep Patriot has 4 recalls, 352 complaints.

4

Recalls

352

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

Recalls

16V668000

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 Patrio...

13V120000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 201...

12V142000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VE...

13V233000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2012 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD

Top Complaint Categories

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
52
ENGINE
48
POWER TRAIN
33
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
29
AIR BAGS
18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
STRUCTURE
11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10

Problems by Component

Other69Powertrain59Engine59Airbags50Electrical37Speed Control17Fuel System15Structure11Steering11Suspension9Tires3Seat Belts3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 13, 2026AIR BAGSI was crossing an intersection with a green light the opposing vehicle ran the northbound red light ...
Dec 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCar dies as I’m driving wiring issue
Oct 31, 2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that on several occasions, while attempting...
Jun 3, 2025TIRES215/55/r18 Well, JD bar ride in South Charleston, West Virginia off a lot in a car without an inspec...
May 1, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMUnknown
Mar 17, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMroll over valve in gas tank on a 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Jan 13, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhen fueling the jeep the nozzle keeps popping off. I had a diagnostics test And was told that ther...
Jan 2, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMthe rollover valve in the gas tank won't allow me to put fuel in the gas tank.
Jun 21, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Jun 11, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Dec 29, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMUnknown: Something is wrong with the gas tank. When refueling, it's nearly impossible to activate th...
Jun 1, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that on five occasions in two years whe...
Apr 24, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy fuel tank problem should be included in the Safety Recall M11/NHTSA 12V-142 Fuel Tank Roll-Over v...
Mar 19, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the v...
Mar 17, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe vehicle stalls while driving with no warning. This has happened 5 times in the last week.
Feb 28, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhen filling the tank with gas and then driving the vehicle, the vehicle either stalls, bucks really...
Feb 24, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFuel tank receiver separated from the fuel door holder
Jan 14, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Jan 3, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI have a problem fueling my 2012 Jeep Patriot. I have to dribble the gas into neck to prevent gas fr...
Dec 1, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI cannot put gas in my car, continuously shuts off and spits fuel back out like its full. It takes a...