CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Jeep Patriot has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 354 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (114 reports).
2012 Jeep Patriot recalls
Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module in these vehicles can short circuit.
Most common 2012 Jeep Patriot problems
Problem areas named in the 354 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 114 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 86 |
| Power Train | 63 |
| Air Bags | 57 |
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Seat Belts | 37 |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 |
| Structure | 14 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the recall repair was not completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but no assistance was provided. No further information was available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Certified dealership service department omitted structural safety complaints from official service invoices, left vital diagnostic findings and performance metrics off paperwork tracking paths, cleared a compromised front suspension layout as safe, and actively instructed a vehicle operator to execute a driving pattern that induces sudden power loss on public roadway infrastructure. TIMELINE SUMMARY OF DEALERSHIP SERVICE (see uploaded PDF for details): March 26, 2026: Diagnostic service and fees for front right tire and new spark plugs. Left bay with immediate new serious issue. March 30, 2026: Follow up on new issue. No alerts. Given clearance. Zero charge invoice. May 19, 2026: Follow
I was crossing an intersection with a green light the opposing vehicle ran the northbound red light therefore slammed into my driver rear side going at an unknown speed. The force of the impact caused my glasses to fly off my face landing on the passenger floorboard. No airbags deployed.
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that on several occasions, while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the gas pump shut off and only worked manually. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, and it was determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced due to a faulty fuel tank rollover valve. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Car dies as Iâm driving wiring issue
2012 Jeep Patriot questions
Does the 2012 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Jeep Patriot: Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash; Air Bags:Side/Window; Electrical System:Software; Seat Belts; Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jeep Patriot?
Based on 354 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (114), Fuel/Propulsion System (86), Power Train (63).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Jeep Patriot has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.