2015 Jeep Patriot vs 2015 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Jeep Patriot | 2015 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 313 | 746 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 202 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 20–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 52,128 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Patriot | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 103 | 359 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 57 |
| Structure | 6 | 99 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 90 |
| Power Train | 50 | 42 |
| Steering | 29 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 70 | 88 |
| Loss of power | 29 | 38 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 74 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 26 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 56 |
2015 Jeep Patriot
2015 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.