2016 Jeep Patriot vs 2016 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 | 2016 Jeep Patriot | 2016 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 458 | 1,248 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 104 | 274 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 49 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,671 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Patriot | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 224 | 693 |
| Electrical System | 99 | 107 |
| Power Train | 74 | 123 |
| Structure | 13 | 110 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 62 |
| Steering | 24 | 80 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 53 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 67 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 151 | 118 |
| Check engine light | 60 | 133 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 81 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 28 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2016 Jeep Patriot
2016 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.