2014 Jeep Patriot vs 2014 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Jeep Patriot | 2014 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 548 | 986 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 111 | 261 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 31 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 46 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,144 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Patriot | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 156 | 387 |
| Electrical System | 89 | 153 |
| Air Bags | 149 | 51 |
| Structure | 14 | 160 |
| Power Train | 70 | 71 |
| Seat Belts | 104 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 86 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 60 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 87 | 80 |
| Check engine light | 44 | 87 |
| Loss of power | 35 | 39 |
| Overheating | 18 | 25 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 63 |
2014 Jeep Patriot
2014 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.