2010 Jeep Patriot Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 2010 Jeep Patriot, 7% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have 2 vehicles under recall s61/NHTSA 16v-668 dated 10/01/16 and still no remedy. This recall puts our lives in Jeep's hands every time we drive our cars. The other Patriot under this recall was hit by a deer while driving and the airbags did not deploy. Luckily, that time we were not injured, but what about next time?”
NHTSA complaint #10949580, filed 2017-02, 12,000 miles“While driving, loss of power. Was driving 60 MPH, lost power and car would not accelerate, but rpms would hit 6k. Had to change altenator. With brand new altenator I got 90 miles . Then car would only hit 20 MPH , and rpms would hit 6k with no acceleration. Pull over and sit 5 minutes then car would accelerate normal. But the problem happens everytime I start car and go to drive. Have read that the has been an ecu and other issues and recalls for it with many others complaining. I was on highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316841, filed 2020-03, 90,000 miles“Jeep has failed to fix the issue with recall NHTSA recall number: 16v-668 manufacturer recall number: s61 recall date: october 1, 2016 I drive my children in this car, I would like to think we are protected by the seat belts and air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #10934776, filed 2016-12, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving at a low speed and making a left turn, the vehicle was struck by another vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact mentioned that the seat belts failed to keep the occupants restrained. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the driver and front seat passenger sustained minor injuries, which did not require medical attention. …”
NHTSA complaint #11115379, filed 2018-08, 92,772 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle sustained significant damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. Also, the front passenger seat belt failed to secure the occupant, causing the passenger to make contact with the dashboard. The passenger sustained neck and torso injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. …”
NHTSA complaint #11204387, filed 2019-04, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10229998May 26, 2021KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote…
- 10139978Mar 8, 2017Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10139985Mar 1, 2017Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 10% |
| 2016 | 14 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 104 | 19% |
| 2013 | 23 | 19% |
| 2012 | 37 | 10% |
| 2011 | 25 | 8% |
| 2010 | 9 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Patriot
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Patriot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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