2012 Jeep Patriot Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 16%of 354 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,578miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 16% of the 354 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,578 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My screen tablet show me some time on air bag is off . Turn on and turn off many times. Today 10/24/2018 . I went to chrysler for recall but they doesn't fixed. I am very unsucefull with chrysler. They don't give me a new date for fixed. I want reporting with you NHTSA thank you. I need a early messenger of you.”
NHTSA complaint #11142483, filed 2018-10, 143,532 miles“I have a accident or crash car before( the Jeep was in making left turn ,in motion) I was in camuy rural area, city of puerto rico and the airbag doesn't came out thank to our. Mighty god it wasn't too much but the air bag it doesn't work.”
NHTSA complaint #11321219, filed 2020-04, 35 miles“I bought my car as a second hand with the airbag light on and the dealer told me it's a recall that Jeep has to fix. I took it to the dealership that specializes in Jeep's and they couldn't fix it . Is there any way I can get helped ?”
NHTSA complaint #11366518, filed 2020-10, 63,000 miles“I went to the chrysler dealership to replace an orc module s61 that was recalled. They replaced the part but right as I was leaving the delearship, my airbag light came on. I called the dealership to let them know because I had to pick up my kids from the bus stop, she told me to bring it up during my oil change the next week. I did and they told me it wasn't their problem, the recall had nothing to do with the airbags, and quoted me at $600 for them to go through my car and check the wires. …”
NHTSA complaint #11151031, filed 2018-11, 76,748 miles“Took my Jeep in for the recall twice and left it for 4 hours each time. Same story each time we don't have the parts fremont motors in casper wy. Only dealer in town”
NHTSA complaint #11031863, filed 2017-10, 76,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot…Covers: Jeep Patriot 2010–2014, Dodge Avenger 2010–2014, Jeep Compass 2010–2014 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10220403Jun 6, 2013New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N01060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2010 through 2012 model year (MK) Jeep Compass and Patriot…
- 10189171Jun 6, 2013New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N01060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2010 through 2012 model year (MK) Jeep Compass and Patriot…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 14% |
| 2016 | 33 | 7% |
| 2015 | 20 | 6% |
| 2014 | 149 | 27% |
| 2013 | 33 | 28% |
| 2012 | 57 | 16% |
| 2011 | 43 | 13% |
| 2010 | 26 | 19% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Patriot
114 complaintsFuel system
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSeat belts
37 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology