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2013 Jeep Patriot problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2013 Jeep Patriot has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 120owner complaints
- 5crash reports
- 2fire reports
- 5injuries reported
120 complaints, against an average of 346 for the other 5 Jeep Patriot model years.
Every Jeep Patriot model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2013 Jeep Patriot?
The components named most often in the 120 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2013 Jeep Patriot owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 120 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2013 Jeep Patriot stall, lose power or shut off while driving?17 owners · 14.2%
- Why does my 2013 Jeep Patriot overheat?14 owners · 11.7%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2013 Jeep Patriot?7 owners · 5.8%
- Does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have emissions system or DPF problems?6 owners · 5%
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2013 Jeep Patriot?4 owners · 3.3%
Has the 2013 Jeep Patriot been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Seat Belts: Pretensioner 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSASide airbag may not deploy
Risk: The seatbelt pre-tensioner and/or side airbag curtains may not deploy in the event of certain low speed roll over events which can lead to an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogram the Occupant Restraint Control Module (ORC).
EU Safety GateIn the event of an accident, the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy as intended due to a defect in the control unit for…In the event of an accident, the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy as intended due to a defect in the control unit for vehicle occupant protection. The risk of injury to the occupants is thus increased.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateDue to a software error, the side airbag and the seat-belt tightener are not working properly and this poses a risk of injuries for the…Years estimatedDue to a software error, the side airbag and the seat-belt tightener are not working properly and this poses a risk of injuries for the passengers.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2013 Jeep Patriot owners report?
12 of the 120 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Drivers side headrest deployed while I was driving.
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact scheduled an appointment and was informed that parts were on backorder upon arrival. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000…
Transmission overheat warning , Engine loses power and slows to around 30MPH Poses risk to myself and others on highway because can not accelerate to get out of traffic Has not been confirmed by dealer Has been inspected by mechanic The hot transmission warning light comes on.This has been going on several years
Cat converter below threshold bank 1 check engine light code read on obd2. Loss of power and acceleration, sluggish and unable to drive at highway speeds. Poor shifting and temperature ran higher then usual.
The CVT fluid filler tube broke where the braket is, about 12 inches broke off. Dont know how long its been broken, I found it when I was changing the Electronic Throttle Body. This has happened to a lot of autos in the Chrysler family. Go to any Chrysler auto forum, I guarantee this will be something that has happened to 1 if not more people. Just google "broken cvt fluid filler tube" and it will all come up. This has to be a manufacture defect. Happening to too many people. They break at the same place, the bracket, no warning light indicator....nothing! It is usually found when something…
The CVT transmission is failing before 60k miles and overheating during normal driving conditions. There were 2 prior owners before me and no vehicle history as to why it was traded into a dealer. No matter what I do the transmission heats rapidly and can only dissipate the heat would be to turn the heat on full blast.
THE SUNROOF LEAKS AND WATER POURS DOWN FROM THE FRONT OVERHEAD LIGHTS ONTO THE DASH, INTO THE RADIO AND SEEPS INTO THE FRONT CARPETS. THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME THERE IS RAIN, WHETHER THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING.
I HAVE A 2013 JEEP PATRIOT AND THE ENGINE AND TEMPERATURE LIGHT COMES ON; ON TOP ON THAT IT STARTS TO DECREASE IN SPEED SLOWING DOWN OUT OF NOWHERE I JUST STARTED FINANCING THIS VEHICLE AND READ REVIEWS THAT OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM ON REPEAT SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY ON TRYING TO REPAIR THE SAME ISSUES. IT'S DEFINITELY A HAZARD THAT IS NOT A SOLID FIX. HOPEFULLY ME REACHING OUT CAN HELP MY PROBLEM AND OTHERS. I AM USING THIS VEHICLE FOR WORK SO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT IT'S SAFE AND SECURES MY FINANCES AS WELL. *TR
TAKATA RECALL, VEHICLE OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL GARAGE TO HAVE SHIFTER CABLE REPLACED, TECH OPENED HOOD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY HEARD A CLICK AND THEN A LOAD NOISE, LOOKED IN CAR AND FOUND ALL AIR BAGS IN SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND ROOF HAD DEPLOYED, RAN VIN AND FOUND THAT THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL WAS NEVER COMPLETED.
SINCE I BOUGHT CAR IN FEBRUARY OF 2018, IMMENSELY THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR ENDED AND TIE RODS. I HAVE ALWAYS NOTICED HOW LOOSE THE STEERING IS AND IF I DRIVE IN A GROOVE IN ROAD THE CAR WOULD AUTOMATICALLY GO INTO THAT GROOVE. I ALSO NOTICE GOING UP A HILL THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD BE SET BUT CAR WOULD SLOW DOWN AND NOT GO UP IN ELEVATION VERY WELL. NOW THE JEEP IS CHUGGING SEVERELY WHEN I AM AT A COMPLETE STOP AND PLACE GAS TO GO AGAIN. IT ACTS LIKE FUEL SYSTEM IS MESSING UP AND/OR CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION IS MESSED UP. ALSO THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SEATS DO NOT HEAT AND MANUFACTURED SEAT…
I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPT TO GET THIS FIXED AND THEY KEPT TELLING ME THAT WHEN THEY GET THE PART THEY WILL FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR MORE THAN A YEAR. THE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITY IN CERTAIN CRASH EVENTS DUE TO A SHORTING CONDITION RESULTING IN A NEGATIVE VOLTAGE TRANSIENT THAT TRAVELS TO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER VIA THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WIRES. RECALL STATUS RECALL INCOMPLETE REMEDY THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER MUST BE REPLACED. SAFETY RISK DESCRPITION THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THOMAS CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM AT (740) 695-0452 (67791 MALL RD, ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH 43950) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION…
2013 Jeep Patriot: questions owners ask
Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jeep Patriot; the most common categories were air bags (33, 27.5%), engine (25, 20.8%), seat belts (23, 19.2%). There is 1 safety recall. 5 complaints mention a crash, 2 mention a fire, 5 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Patriot?
Across 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are air bags (27.5% of complaints), engine (20.8% of complaints), seat belts (19.2% of complaints), power train (15.8% of complaints), electrical system (9.2% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Jeep Patriot; the most recent (campaign 16V668000, 2016-09-15) concerns Seat Belts: Pretensioner. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2013 Jeep Patriot stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
17 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Jeep Patriot (14.2%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Cat converter below threshold bank 1 check engine light code read on obd2. Loss of power and acceleration, sluggish and unable to drive at highway speeds. Poor shifting and temperature ran higher then usual." (NHTSA complaint 11463151, May 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2013 Jeep Patriot overheat?
14 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Jeep Patriot (11.7%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "Transmission overheat warning , Engine loses power and slows to around 30MPH Poses risk to myself and others on highway because can not accelerate to get out of traffic Has not been confirmed by dealer Has been inspected by mechanic The hot transmission…" (NHTSA complaint 11543916, September 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2013 Jeep Patriot?
7 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Jeep Patriot (5.8%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Cat converter below threshold bank 1 check engine light code read on obd2. Loss of power and acceleration, sluggish and unable to drive at highway speeds. Poor shifting and temperature ran higher then usual." (NHTSA complaint 11463151, May 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have emissions system or DPF problems?
6 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Jeep Patriot (5%) describe emissions faults such as DPF, EGR, catalytic converter, AdBlue/DEF or NOx sensor problems. One owner wrote: "My check engine light came on while i was driving on the highway. i took it to a mechanic and he told me it was for the catalytic converter. he then told me there was a recall for the catalytic converter for my car but i was never notified of it." (NHTSA complaint 11352986, September 2020). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2013 Jeep Patriot?
4 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Jeep Patriot (3.3%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "I bought my used jeep patriot a year and a half ago. in the beginning it would jerk on acceleration. now is accelerates on its own. big clunking noise shortly after starting to drive. looses power at times. abs, traction control, brake, 4x4 lights all are on." (NHTSA complaint 11229142, July 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Patriot
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2013 only.