2011 Jeep Patriot electrical system problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Jeep Patriot — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased my 2011 Jeep Patriot as a new vehicle on [XXX] in Fort Collins, Colorado. The vehicle has been appropriately maintained with the only one major repair (throttle body) to date. On [XXX], the ABS, traction control, and brake light on the dash board lit up upon cranking the vehicle and…”
filed Sep 7, 2026
“No dash lights, in my way to work someone cut into my(crossed solid line) lane and my vehicle hit the rear end of the vehicle that cut into my lane. Going around 55 and wearing my seatbelt, slammed on the breaks, couldn't go around without flipping my car so we collided. The front end of my car was…”
filed Nov 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or…Campaign 13V233000 · Jun 4, 2013
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 8 | 14% |
| 2016 Patriot | 99 | 22% |
| 2015 Patriot | 63 | 20% |
| 2014 Patriot | 89 | 16% |
| 2013 Patriot | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 Patriot | 44 | 12% |
| 2010 Patriot | 21 | 15% |
| 2009 Patriot | 24 | 13% |
| 2008 Patriot | 23 | 12% |
| 2007 Patriot | 7 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Jeep Patriot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.