2012 Jeep Patriot air bags problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Jeep Patriot — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the recall repair was not completed. The contact stated that…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“I was crossing an intersection with a green light the opposing vehicle ran the northbound red light therefore slammed into my driver rear side going at an unknown speed. The force of the impact caused my glasses to fly off my face landing on the passenger floorboard. No airbags deployed.”
filed Feb 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 8 | 14% |
| 2016 Patriot | 33 | 7% |
| 2015 Patriot | 20 | 6% |
| 2014 Patriot | 149 | 27% |
| 2013 Patriot | 33 | 28% |
| 2011 Patriot | 43 | 13% |
| 2010 Patriot | 26 | 19% |
| 2009 Patriot | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 Patriot | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.