Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Jeep Patriot
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Jeep Patriot has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 354 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V233000 Delayed Deployment or Non-Deployment of Airbags NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V120000 Fuel Tank Transfer Tube may cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V142000 ROLL-OVER VALVE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 114 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 86 complaints
- Power Train 63 complaints
- Air Bags 57 complaints
- Electrical System 44 complaints
- Seat Belts 37 complaints
Of the 354 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 354 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Jeep Patriot has numerous owner complaints and four NHTSA recall campaigns, notably for airbag and fuel system issues. The high complaint count, especially in engine and fuel systems, suggests reliability concerns. However, the recalls address critical safety issues, potentially mitigating risk. Overall, evidence indicates below-average reliability and higher potential repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or rough idle
- Fuel system leaks or smells
- Airbag warning light on dashboard
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Excessive oil consumption
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Jeep Patriot at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.