2010 Jeep Patriot Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,206miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2010 Jeep Patriot, 2% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,206 miles.
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.
“The headrest mechanism popped out while I was driving and there was no accidents. It was in the passenger side headrest that did this. I heard a loud pop while I was driving and it scared me. I will be calling chrysler tomorrow regarding this but I have been told it won't be covered under warranty. This is a problem from the manufacturer of this just can happen without an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11387417, filed 2021-01, 131,411 miles“The headrests in the 2010 Jeep Patriot are of inferior quality and may put owners at risk of serious injury or death. A cheap piece of plastic or metal inside of my driver's side headrest recently broke. As a result, the headrest merely hangs and cannot be adjusted. On 8/6/13, I was informed by a service advisor at rairdon dodge chrysler Jeep (kirkland, wa), that the broken part could not be repaired or replaced and that the cost of replacing the headrest would be $498. I believe this to be entirely unreasonable, for the following reasons: 1. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533923, filed 2013-08, 69,000 miles“Seat headrest deployed on its own hitting passenger’s back of head. Possible head injury. Incident happened today 4/10/2022 while husband was driving headrest deployed on its own on passenger’s side. Will contact dealership tomorrow. No warnings or messages were alerted by the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11460337, filed 2022-04Related service bulletins
- 10187667Dec 17, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-21 (X91) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010 Dodge Journey (JC), Dodge Avenger/Chrysler Sebring (JS), Dodge Nitro (KA), Jeep Liberty (KK), Jeep…
- 10187658Dec 7, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-21 (X91) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010 Dodge Journey (JC), Dodge Avenger/Chrysler Sebring (JS), Dodge Nitro (KA), Jeep Liberty (KK), Jeep…
- 10224076Nov 6, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X86 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR…
- 10216395Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 10% |
| 2016 | 20 | 4% |
| 2015 | 26 | 8% |
| 2014 | 33 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
8 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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