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2012 Jeep Patriot Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Jeep Patriot has 11 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Jeep Patriot

Other
69
Powertrain
59
Engine
59
Airbags
50
Electrical
37
Speed Control
17
Fuel System
15
Structure
11
Steering
11
Suspension
9
Tires
3
Seat Belts
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 11, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Jun 1, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that on five occasions in two years whe...
Aug 30, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started t...
Jan 15, 2021STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHIC...
Dec 11, 2020STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUBFRAME W...
Mar 18, 2017STRUCTUREMY 2012 JEEP PATRIOT HAS WET CARPETS ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR. THE HEADLINER IS ALSO LEAKIN...
Dec 1, 2016STRUCTURETHE BACK PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD IS CONSISTENTLY SOAKING WET, WITH A STANDING PUDDLE OF WATER. WELL DR...
Mar 3, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RETAINED WATER LEADING...
Aug 10, 2015STRUCTURETHE REAR BUMPER ON MY PATRIOT CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE EXHAUST PIPE APPEARS TO HAVE RI...
Jun 17, 2014STRUCTUREI WAS DRIVING MY JEEP AND IT SEEMED TO SOUND REALLY LOUD, LIKE A MOTORCYCLE, AND WHEN I'D ACCELERATE...
Aug 9, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 20 MPH WHEN BLUE FLAMES AND BLAC...

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