10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,036 miles

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problem #4

Jul 212016

Patriot

  • 5,030 miles
Went through car wash, water came pouring in through dome light, raining on radio. Took to the dealership who said the drain lines are too small and often need to be unclogged. They offer no explanation of the potential electrical hazard or the rotting effects of water left unseen in the roof linings. I googled the issue and found the history of this poor design goes back to 2008. The dealer told me they have not been recalled and can only unclog/blow out the drain tubes during my routine oil changes...this needs to be addressed as a potential electrical safety hazard. I am leasing the vehicle but may need to switch out. This is an acknowledged manufacturers defect that they are apparently ignoring to the consumers risk of electrical fire, and or rotting accessories causing potential severe devaluation in trade in / sale potential as well as actual cash value in insurance appraisals.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

problem #3

Jun 022016

Patriot

  • 20,000 miles
I bought my 2016 Jeep Patriot new. It has 20,000 miles. The ABS and traction control light is on. Cruise control stopped working. Windshield wipers make popping noise when on. When at a stop the engine makes a rattling sound. When acceleration it makes a weird noise and takes forever to get it to the speed of 60mph. I can't get my car in for repair until June 14, 2016. Everything that went wrong happened at the same time except the windshield wipers. I smell a lemon in the bunch here!!!

- Sinton, TX, USA

problem #2

May 192016

Patriot

  • 10 miles
Just got the Jeep but did not take home for three days after the sale.the wire harness was bad on the Jeep? so far no problems so far after we got it home! its the 75 anniversary edition real nice.love it. Have own 2 patritots before this one. And no problems with them.

- Mount Dora, FL, USA

problem #1

Nov 202015

Patriot

  • 800 miles
Driving down highway vehicle had sudden loss of all power. Headlamps flickered and everything shut off. Unable to put hazard lights on or use horn to warn oncoming traffic.

- Kingsville, MO, USA