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
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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2012 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | AIR BAGS | I was crossing an intersection with a green light the opposing vehicle ran the northbound red light ... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Car dies as I’m driving wiring issue |
| Oct 31, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that on several occasions, while attempting... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | TIRES | 215/55/r18 Well, JD bar ride in South Charleston, West Virginia off a lot in a car without an inspec... |
| May 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unknown |
| Mar 17, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | roll over valve in gas tank on a 2012 Jeep Patriot. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When fueling the jeep the nozzle keeps popping off. I had a diagnostics test And was told that ther... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | the rollover valve in the gas tank won't allow me to put fuel in the gas tank. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Jun 11, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Dec 29, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unknown: Something is wrong with the gas tank. When refueling, it's nearly impossible to activate th... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that on five occasions in two years whe... |
| Apr 24, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My fuel tank problem should be included in the Safety Recall M11/NHTSA 12V-142 Fuel Tank Roll-Over v... |
| Mar 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the v... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle stalls while driving with no warning. This has happened 5 times in the last week. |
| Feb 28, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When filling the tank with gas and then driving the vehicle, the vehicle either stalls, bucks really... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel tank receiver separated from the fuel door holder |
| Jan 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a problem fueling my 2012 Jeep Patriot. I have to dribble the gas into neck to prevent gas fr... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I cannot put gas in my car, continuously shuts off and spits fuel back out like its full. It takes a... |