2011 Jeep Patriot Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,452miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Jeep Patriot, 2% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,452 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.
“I was driving and I was coming to a stop when my serious xm radio cut out, the next thing that went out was my dash light and my car surged and shut off. Nothing was working after that my four ways didnt work and my car wouldnt turn over or start my gear shifter wasnt responding to any shifts and my gas wouldnt work either so I was rolling backward. After about 10 I unlocked my doors and everything clicked back on and started to work again.”
NHTSA complaint #10806892, filed 2015-10, 36,904 miles“A year ago, I brought my 2011 Jeep Patriot to a car wash. The sunroof was closed, however while going through the car wash, water started pouring through the sunroof and the light fixtures, instantly causing an electrical short and damaging the roof liner and the car stereo. I immediately brought the vehicle to the local Jeep dealership. They kept my car for two days and called me to explain that the car had dried out so you can come pick it up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10660388, filed 2014-11, 38,000 miles“Water was found leaking from the overhead reading lamps and down onto the dash/radio. It has stained the headliner and leaves potential for other water damage and mold.”
NHTSA complaint #10965807, filed 2017-03, 150,000 miles“2011 Jeep Patriot. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for repairs for failed headlight connectors. The consumer stated the bulb needed to be replaced 30 days after they were installed. The fog lights would turn and off as the steering wheel was turned. Updated 10/24/2017 the vehicle was repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11035068, filed 2017-10“The light of airbags turn on , turn off stay on , ABS and brake on left light signal when turn on switch and the signal make sound warning and start to flash to fast.”
NHTSA complaint #11404022, filed 2021-03Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Patriot
66 complaintsSuspension
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBrakes
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Jeep Patriot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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