2012 Jeep Patriot structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2012 Jeep Patriot — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that on five occasions in two years when adjusting all four front air vents manually, a metallic paint/coating sliced her finger causing a paper-cut injury. Medical attention was not sought. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…”
filed Jan 22, 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle had a flat tire. The contact stated upon changing the flat tire, the contact noticed that the rear subframe where the rear axle was connected to was rusted and the axle had started to…”
filed Jun 18, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 Patriot | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 Patriot | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Patriot | 14 | 3% |
| 2013 Patriot | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 Patriot | 51 | 16% |
| 2010 Patriot | 11 | 8% |
| 2009 Patriot | 48 | 25% |
| 2008 Patriot | 44 | 24% |
| 2007 Patriot | 5 | 5% |
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.