2012 Jeep Patriot fuel/propulsion system problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2012 Jeep Patriot — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When fueling the jeep the nozzle keeps popping off. I had a diagnostics test And was told that there is something in the gas tank that blocks it in case of a rollover. Is this a recall?”
filed Jan 16, 2025
“Unknown: Something is wrong with the gas tank. When refueling, it's nearly impossible to activate the latch on the pump handle without the pump immediately stopping. To refuel, I have to gently squeeze the trigger to enable a very slow flow of fuel. To fill the tank, while gently activating the…”
filed Dec 30, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 Patriot | 40 | 9% |
| 2015 Patriot | 26 | 8% |
| 2014 Patriot | 41 | 7% |
| 2013 Patriot | 7 | 6% |
| 2011 Patriot | 29 | 9% |
| 2010 Patriot | 31 | 23% |
| 2009 Patriot | 21 | 11% |
| 2008 Patriot | 38 | 21% |
| 2007 Patriot | 57 | 61% |
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.