10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 1
Average Mileage:
17,863 miles

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problem #18

Apr 202017

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts). 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 contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Highland Park, IL, USA

problem #17

Nov 212016

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Owego, NY, USA

problem #16

Sep 152016

Patriot

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Pickens, SC, USA

problem #15

Sep 132013

Patriot

  • miles
Takata recall its been 5 months since my car has been reported the only information that the I get from Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Fiat of Ontario is that they don't have the part the car is driven daily for work this problem needs to be addressed before an accident occurs selling dangers cars should get you shut down

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #14

Sep 012016

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 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. The contact had not experienced the failure.

- Gainsville, GA, USA

problem #13

Feb 152017

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belt); 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 contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #12

Sep 012016

Patriot

  • miles
My vehicle had a safety recall in September 2016. I registered for this recall and have not heard anything

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #11

Jan 072017

Patriot

  • 70,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at any speed down a hill and during a sleet storm, the brake pedal was applied but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole head on. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Malvern, PA, USA

problem #10

Jan 112017

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- China Grove, NC, USA

problem #9

Dec 282016

Patriot 4-cyl

  • miles
Safety recall S61- to replace orc. In my vehicle it has already been inspected and the module has internally failed. I fear for my safety driving my vehicle with my child, knowing already that my airbags and seatbelts will not deploy in the event of an accident. Chrysler has no idea when the part will come in and so we just have to "hope" I do not get into a car accident prior to then according to Chrysler.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #8

Oct 012016

Patriot 4-cyl

  • 76,000 miles
I was not notified that my Patriot was under a major safety recall. I contacted Chrysler Corp. And was given the run around. I finally was put into a rental that I did not have to pay for ( I had to pay the first week because they refused to pay for it at first) and as of now my car is sitting in my garage with a full tank of gas, brand new transmission and brand new tires. There is no fix and I have been in a rental for about two months. I feel this recall is bigger then they are leading on and that there will not be a fix. I do not know what to do. I am extremely upset that I have been driving this care for over three years with my children in it and the possibility of the safety system not working terrifies me. Please let me know what I can do about this. I am at a loss of words. Side not: My drivers air bag malfunctioned a few months ago when I was driving it. This was before the recall and if I did not purchase a warranty I would have paid out of pocket.

- Oak Ridge, TN, USA

problem #7

Oct 252016

Patriot 4-cyl

  • 32,800 miles
The contact owned a 2011 Jeep Patriot. While making a right turn, the contact crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a concussion, a two inch contusion to the forehead, and bruising of the face, neck, and shoulders. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard and deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was 32,800. Updated 02/03/17 updated 02/08/17.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 092016

Patriot

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owned a 2011 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 45 mph in the rain, the vehicle skid off the road. The vehicle crashed into a tree and landed in a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained arm, chest, leg, and forehead injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the driver's residence and later towed to an insurance lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

- Trujillo Alto, PR, USA

problem #5

Jun 262015

Patriot

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, a vehicle came across from the opposite lane and crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle, the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt pretensioners failed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries and required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic with the diagnoses unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- North Salem, IN, USA

problem #4

Oct 202014

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owned a 2011 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact experienced a heart attack and crashed into a house. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained fractured ribs and an injured spine and nose. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact did not receive a recall notification. The VIN provided was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Gowen, MI, USA

problem #3

Jun 242014

Patriot

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. The failure would only occur when using the automation drive transmission and the air conditioner was activated. The contact mentioned that the failure did not occur when using the tiptronic transmission option. The contact also indicated that the failure would occur prior to the engine warming up to normal operating temperature. In addition, the contact also stated that the air bag sensor light had illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 022013

Patriot 4-cyl

  • miles
Driver left road, proceeded over a short grassy area, up into trees, hit a tree head on /right side, then rolled to the left down an embankment. The left side air bags did not deploy. Injuries included traumatic brain injury. The recall notice for side air bags arrived by mail a few days later. We can supply mileage on car later but probably under 15,000 miles.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #1

Mar 172013

Patriot

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph and fell asleep behind the wheel. As a result, the contact crashed into a guard rail. The vehicle went airborne over a bridge and crashed 30 feet under the bridge, on the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy during impact. The contact sustained no personal injury. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a savage facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Stephenville, TX, USA