10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,023 miles

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problem #36

Aug 212016

Patriot 4-cyl

  • 35 miles
I have a accident or crash car before( the Jeep was in making left turn, in motion) I was in camuy rural area, city of puerto rico and the airbag doesn't came out thank to our. Mighty god it wasn't too much but the air bag it doesn't work.

- Arecibo, PR, USA

problem #35

Jan 012017

Patriot

  • 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that an oncoming vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed head on into his vehicle. None of the frontal air bags deployed. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The other driver's insurance company settled and paid for the repairs. The air bags were not diagnosed or repaired. After the contact's body damage was repaired, the check engine, brake lights, and air bag indicators started to illuminate. The contact stated that the overall computer system for the vehicle malfunctioned and all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. Beck Chevrolet Buick GMC (1601 reid St, palatka, fl 32177, (386) 227-5222) was contacted, but only offered to sell the contact a new vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was 29,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Interlachen, FL, USA

problem #34

Jul 302017

Patriot

  • miles
I was informed of this recall via us mail nearly a year ago in September of 2016. As of today, July 30, 2017, the NHTSA website still lists this recall as "no repair or resolution available." This is unacceptable. Chrysler / Jeep must offer a repair to this critical safety recall issue asap.

- Midland, MI, USA

problem #33

Oct 142016

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in October of 2016. The contact also inquired about the recall in January of 2017 and was informed that a remedy was unavailable. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted or made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kings Park, NY, USA

problem #32

Sep 012016

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted about the recall. The manufacturer stated that the parts were unavailable and that there was a waiting list. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Beaver Fall, PA, USA

problem #31

Jul 012017

Patriot

  • 75,000 miles
Due to the recall on the air bag module the fuse blew out causing the wiring harness to catch fire burning up the whole harness and if replaced the problem will still persist due to no part for the air bag module was driving down the road and have to pull over and call the fire department

- Monticello, IA, USA

problem #30

Jul 112017

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ferrairo Chrysler dealer provided the contact with an appointment in July; however, the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Elmira, NY, USA

problem #29

Jul 052017

Patriot

  • miles
A recall was issued in September of 2016 the vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events. This is an unacceptable length of time. I was already contacted by Chrysler and they assured me the parts would be available by June but that has already passed. One way or another I should not have to drive a car, potentially, with faulty airbags or seatbelts for a year.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #28

Jul 052017

Patriot

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact called the fca at 800-853-1403. The fca stated that the launch date was sometime in June. When the contact called back on July 5, 2017, he was informed that the launch would be sometime in August. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #27

Jun 292017

Patriot

  • miles
The contact leased a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact inquired about purchasing the vehicle from the leasing company, but was denied because it was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The parts were not available for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts would not be available until the third quarter of 2017. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #26

Jun 292017

Patriot

  • miles
The contact leased a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact inquired about purchasing the vehicle from the leasing company, but was denied because it was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The parts were not available for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts would not be available until the third quarter of 2017. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #25

Sep 132016

Patriot

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact called the fca at 800-853-1403. The fca stated that the launch day was June 1. the contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Hills, CA, USA

problem #24

Oct 172016

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but it was unknown when the parts would be available. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Amherst, OH, USA

problem #23

Jan 212017

Patriot

  • miles
Takata recall, in reference to the occupant restraint controller, I have been given the run around when I call concerning this issue. Am concerned they will self deploy, or not deploy. Have signed up for notifications for replacement parts, and have given the dealership to do the work. To date not a word about my issues or recall notifications, and it's been very upsetting. I worry every time I get behind the wheel, or have a passenger in the car.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #22

Oct 282016

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags and seat belts); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that there was no solution nor release date for the repairs per the manufacturer case number: 31402479. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #21

Nov 152016

Patriot

  • miles
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 repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but was unable to assist as parts were not available. The dealer also stated that parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #20

Sep 132016

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #19

Dec 012016

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V324000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Weeki Wachee, FL, USA

problem #18

Sep 132016

Patriot

  • miles
It's been almost 7 months since this recall was announced and it doesn't seem like there's any effort in correcting this issue. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle anymore. I know it's a risk driving a vehicle regardless, but increasing the potential dangers for a reason that isn't my own fault is ridiculous. I wish I could get rid of this thing, but it would be a pretty large loss if I did at this point, so I have to accept it until either they finally fix the issue like they should have months ago, or I get a raise/hit the lottery

- Watervliet, NY, USA

problem #17

Jul 012016

Patriot 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/08/17

- San Diego, CA, USA

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