2016 Jeep Patriot air bags problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Jeep Patriot — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The driver headrest deployed without being in an accident. Took my vehicle to Phillips Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership on November 24, 2025 and the associate informed of the recalls/warranty I have. The invoice comment from the dealership "Performed inspection driver side front headrest has…”
filed Dec 17, 2025
“The air bag in the drivers head rest exploded while my daughter was driving away at college, thankfully she was stopped at a red light she only had a mild concussion, this head rest exploded all on its on without warning or being in a wreck,”
filed Aug 7, 2025
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% |
| 2015 Patriot | 20 | 6% |
| 2014 Patriot | 149 | 27% |
| 2013 Patriot | 33 | 28% |
| 2012 Patriot | 56 | 16% |
| 2011 Patriot | 43 | 13% |
| 2010 Patriot | 26 | 19% |
| 2009 Patriot | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 Patriot | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.