NHTSA vehicle safety data

2014 Jeep Patriot Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2014 Jeep Patriot has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 548 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 2014 Jeep Patriot, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2014 Jeep Patriot owner complaints

Owners have filed 548 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Patriot, describing incidents dated February 1, 2013 to July 5, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 160 complaints
  • Air Bags 149 complaints
  • Seat Belts 104 complaints
  • Electrical System 89 complaints
  • Power Train 70 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 64 complaints

Of the 548 complaints on file, 31 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 548 complaints, owners report 40 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11750055 · Filed

    dashboard light flash, airbag light on and off

  • ODI #11732864 · Filed

    I was going to work at 5am I came to a red light, and the light turn green i press the gas to go there was no acceleration the car rolled backwards. I turned vehicle off. and restarted. still no acceleration. i moved the gear into first (this an auto vehicle). with that i catches enough to coarse…

  • ODI #11725402 · Filed

    On a fateful day, I, [XXX] , found myself in a harrowing situation on the interstate. While driving, my car unexpectedly flipped over, tumbling four times before coming to a jarring stop. The chaos began when my engine backfired violently, which was followed by the alarming sight of smoke rising…

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Owner-reported

2014 Jeep Patriot mileage at failure

369 of the 548 complaints on file for the 2014 Jeep Patriot give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
EngineMedian 60,000 milesMiddle half 30,000–90,000 milesBased on 131 complaints
Air BagsMedian 40,000 milesMiddle half 19,000–60,000 milesBased on 52 complaints
Power TrainMedian 45,000 milesMiddle half 25,000–75,000 milesBased on 62 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2014 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.

Loss of Oil Pressure may result in Engine Stall

NHTSA #13V552000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported November 6, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected: 521 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N52 · Owners notified December 24, 2013

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.

Safety consequence

If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

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

Check your 2014 Jeep Patriot VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Jeep Patriot at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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