2013 Jeep Patriot reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Jeep Patriot — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 178
- 19 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 33 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 7 reported crashes · 7 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,841
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Jeep median
-330
median 508 across 163 Jeep records
Vs 2011-2015
-117
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
19%
Air Bags: 33 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Jeep Patriot
- AIR BAGS 33
- ENGINE 25
- SEAT BELTS 23
- POWER TRAIN 19
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13
1 recall on record for the 2013 Jeep Patriot
- NHTSA 16V668000 · 2017 · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury t
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Jeep Patriot units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot reliable?
NHTSA has 178 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Jeep Patriot and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is air bags (33 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Jeep Patriot units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Patriot?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (33), engine (25), seat belts (23), power train (19). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Jeep Patriot?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.