2012 Jeep Patriot vs 2012 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Jeep Patriot | 2012 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 354 | 879 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 100 | 233 |
| Investigations | 3 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 77 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,000 mi | 92,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Patriot | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 114 | 461 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 127 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 81 |
| Power Train | 63 | 55 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 86 | 31 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 69 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 60 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 91 | 142 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 81 |
| Overheating | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 50 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 54 |
2012 Jeep Patriot
2012 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.