2014 Jeep Patriot seats problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2014 Jeep Patriot — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle was parked in front of my house, completely away from all traffic or other probable causes. The driver's side head rest deployed for no apparent reason. My vehicle had no scratches or dents. If you need to come see it, let me know. Now if I do have an accident, I'm at risk of head and…”
filed Feb 19, 2026
“The head rest on the drivers seat and the passenger seat deployed while parked. There was a broken piece of plastic on the seat that looks like it broke off sometime during the day while the car was parked at work. They did not happen at the same time. The passenger seat happened about a year ago…”
filed Aug 18, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 6 | 10% |
| 2016 Patriot | 20 | 4% |
| 2015 Patriot | 25 | 8% |
| 2013 Patriot | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 Patriot | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Patriot | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Patriot | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 Patriot | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Patriot | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.