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2015 Jeep Patriot Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Jeep Patriot has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 316 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 2015 Jeep Patriot, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Jeep Patriot owner complaints

Owners have filed 316 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Patriot, describing incidents dated December 10, 2014 to October 1, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 109 complaints
  • Electrical System 63 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 53 complaints
  • Power Train 50 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 39 complaints
  • Steering 30 complaints

Of the 316 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 316 complaints, owners report 20 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11774263 · Filed

    While driving the passenger seat head rest blew open. No one was sitting in the seat and there was no accident.

  • ODI #11765221 · Filed

    Power steering hose kept leaking repeatedly. Got checked by couple of local mechanics. But the issue kept reoccurring. The leaked fluid has damaged the serpentine belt and the belt tensioner. I had to get them both replaced. The issue still keeps reoccurring.

  • ODI #11762962 · Filed

    Traction control brake light and ABS light all on at the same time took it to a honest mechanic mechanic shop and they said it was the ABS control module internal malfunction check engine light also came on

Read all 316 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Jeep Patriot in 4 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

Power Steering Hose Clamp Incorrectly Positioned

NHTSA #15V878000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice

Reported December 23, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 60,140 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign R68 · Owners notified February 5, 2016 · Vehicles built January 1, 2015 – May 11, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.

Safety consequence

If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.

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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