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2014 Jeep Patriot problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2014 Jeep Patriot has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 2safety recalls
- 548owner complaints
- 31crash reports
- 7fire reports
- 40injuries reported
The most complained-about Jeep Patriot year on file: 548 complaints, against an average of 261 for the other 5 model years.
Every Jeep Patriot model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
The components named most often in the 548 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2014 Jeep Patriot owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 548 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2014 Jeep Patriot stall, lose power or shut off while driving?106 owners · 19.3% · Recall 13V552000
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2014 Jeep Patriot?37 owners · 6.8%
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2014 Jeep Patriot?33 owners · 6%
- Why does my 2014 Jeep Patriot idle rough, misfire or hesitate?21 owners · 3.8%
- Why does my 2014 Jeep Patriot overheat?18 owners · 3.3%
- Why does the seat belt not latch or retract properly in my 2014 Jeep Patriot?18 owners · 3.3% · Recall 16V668000
Has the 2014 Jeep Patriot been recalled?
2 U.S. safety recalls. 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.
Engine 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.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Is the 2014 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.
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
What do 2014 Jeep Patriot owners report?
12 of the 548 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.
dashboard light flash, airbag light on and off
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. Not enough acceleration to pull into the driveway. I had gone into reverse just to get in. i had it looked at and it's the CVT transmission for my 2014 jeep patriot the cost for repairs 5,000 to 6,000. The failure mileage130,000
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 from under the hood as flames erupted. To make matters worse, my four-wheel drive system malfunctioned, leaving me helpless and unable to regain control. Despite my efforts, the seatbelt that is supposed to ensure safety failed to hold me securely, and the airbag system did not deploy, adding to the…
I went to the Quirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealership of Dorchester (on hallet street) to have my vehicle recall serviced & I was turned away because I was told that the dealership does not service cars passed a certain mileage limit.
Throttle body light keeps coming on. Dealer states it is PCM issue.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While the contact’s daughter was driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and decelerated unintendedly. During the failure, the power steering, brake assist, and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road, where the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed and after approximately 30 - 40 minutes, the vehicle was restarted. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V115000 (Electrical System); online, which indicated…
I reached out to the dealer about another issue with my radio by phone they helped with that situation later that day I received a text telling me about vehicle recalls. I called and made an appointment. They repaired part of the issue but had to order parts for the rest. I took my vehicle back the only light in the dash that stays on is the tire pressure light. When my son and I went to pick it back up we noticed the light on when I asked about it I was told the tech would talk to me but was gone for the day. He Jacob reached out the next day and told me it would need further inspection. I…
My engine light and traction light and red lightning bolt light is on and it’s making the vehicle run really hard and shake and almost stall out and won’t go over 20 miles per hour
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the passenger’s side active headrest had deployed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the two plastic clips used to hold the headrest in place were fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V282000 (Electrical System, Air Bags), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the…
My jeep would suddenly jerk forward almost rear ending people at red lights without any warning. While traveling at approximately 45 mph the engine light came on my jeep. As I went to pull over the engine started bucking/jerking then the engine light flashed. I was barely able to pull over on the side of the road before the car completely stalled. I had to have towed to a dealership as it was no longer drivable. I was almost on the highway. The dealership said I had total engine failure and should buy a new car. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. I ASSOCIATE THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER…
SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, VEHICLE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY THE THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ENGINE FELT LIKE IT WOULD STALL. VEHICLE WOULD ONLY DRIVE AT VERY LOW SPEED TO GET TO SAFETY. AFTER RESTARTING, ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON, VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE BUT SOON FAILED AGAIN WITHIN A FEW MILES AND THE THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT MAY COME ON AS WELL. WAS TOO CONCERNED WITH GETTING TO SAFETY TO KNOW FOR SURE.
2014 Jeep Patriot: questions owners ask
Is the 2014 Jeep Patriot reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 548 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Patriot; the most common categories were engine (156, 28.5%), air bags (149, 27.2%), seat belts (104, 19%). There are 2 safety recalls. 31 complaints mention a crash, 7 mention a fire, 40 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
Across 548 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (28.5% of complaints), air bags (27.2% of complaints), seat belts (19% of complaints), electrical system (16.2% of complaints), power train (12.8% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 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 2014 Jeep Patriot stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
106 of the 548 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Jeep Patriot (19.3%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. A related recall exists: campaign 13V552000 (engine). The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. One owner wrote: "My engine light and traction light and red lightning bolt light is on and it’s making the vehicle run really hard and shake and almost stall out and won’t go over 20 miles per hour" (NHTSA complaint 11651187, March 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2014 Jeep Patriot?
37 of the 548 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Jeep Patriot (6.8%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Lightning bolt symbol, check engine light and traction control lights came on and vehicle went into limp mode while taking my 3 yr old to pre school. Scans say vacuum leak/throttle body." (NHTSA complaint 11550343, October 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 are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2014 Jeep Patriot?
33 of the 548 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Jeep Patriot (6%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "Driving normal then suddenly power loss, jeep went into acceleration then loss of power, the ETC , traction control, and check engine lights came on, got a uo4o1 code, I was on the interstate with my son in the car." (NHTSA complaint 11564254, January 2024). 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 2014 Jeep Patriot idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
21 of the 548 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Jeep Patriot (3.8%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "Was driving 55 on highway and jeep started sputtering and jumping. then check engine light and throttle body sensor light came on. limped it home with flashers on at 30 mph. it would not go any faster." (NHTSA complaint 11414970, May 2021). 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 2014 Jeep Patriot overheat?
18 of the 548 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Jeep Patriot (3.3%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "Many, many times this jeep has overheated while driving up steep grades and all power shuts down the car eventually stops." (NHTSA complaint 11255219, September 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.
Why does the seat belt not latch or retract properly in my 2014 Jeep Patriot?
18 of the 548 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Jeep Patriot (3.3%) describe seat belts not latching, retracting or locking. A related recall exists: campaign 16V668000 (seat belts: pretensioner). The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. One owner wrote: "On the morning of 4/1/18 i was involved in a car accident when my car lost control and hit a tree going between 20-30mph. it was a head on collision where my air bags did not deploy and my seat belt did not tense during or after the collision." (NHTSA complaint 11088593, April 2018). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2014 only.