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2013 Jeep Patriot Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2013 Jeep Patriot has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 120 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jeep dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Jeep Patriot, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Jeep Patriot owner complaints

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jeep Patriot, describing incidents dated December 12, 2012 to September 29, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 33 complaints
  • Engine 27 complaints
  • Seat Belts 23 complaints
  • Power Train 19 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 13 complaints
  • Electrical System 11 complaints

Of the 120 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 120 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11690322 · Filed

    When driving down the road the car just shuts off and it’s dangerous especially in busy areas it happens 6 times a day.

  • ODI #11688260 · Filed

    Passenger headrest deployed open even though there was no collision

  • ODI #11674989 · Filed

    The passenger headrest AHR has deployed a couple years ago while parked. I tried working with the dealer for the past year to get it fixed under a recall. The dealer said it was covered for a limited time but no longer is covered. I do not understand why that is. It seems this should be covered…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 Jeep Patriot in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled

NHTSA #16V668000 · Seat Belts — Pretensioner · NHTSA notice

Reported September 15, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 1,435,625 vehicles

Repair completion: 41.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign S61 · Owners notified August 15, 2017 · Vehicles built February 14, 2009 – August 13, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Jeep Patriot model years

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