2012 Jeep Patriot Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 354 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 2% of the 354 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,600 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 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 a Jeep thru randy wise durand 3 monthss ago. Since buying it is has been relaired w or 3 times for the enginee randomly stopping while driving. This past time I was on the highway going 70 with a semi behind me when the engine for no reason just stopped running. We were almost killed because the Jeep went from 70 to 0 with a semi behind us that almost slammed us. It just shuts off when it feels like it. Randy wise has not offered a replacement and cannot seem to fix it. A witness is available.”
NHTSA complaint #11206968, filed 2019-05, 146,000 miles“The vehicle shuts off while driving. The battery is fine however I lose all power. It is as if there is no fuel even though I have a ful tank. The traction light comes on along with the check engine light. I roll to a stop and let the Jeep sit then turn the key and it starts right up. There is no warning or indication when it will ovcur. The check engine light will disappear after driving for a time and so I am told there is no code to be pulled. Im stuck driving a machine that may or may not try to end me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11166670, filed 2019-01, 95,000 miles“I am writing in regard to the investigation pe12-032. I own a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The vehicle has stalled repeatedly (4 times - 2 times in july 2012, 1 time in november, and 1 time in december) when cruising at a steady highway speed (65 to 75 MPH) on a slight down gradient on the interstate. Each time the vehicle had been on the road for two hours or more prior to becoming disabled and required a tow from the highway. Each time the vehicle had between 1/8th and 3/8ths of a tank of fuel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10487524, filed 2012-12, 14,000 miles“Was traveling down a city street. After approximately 100 feet past an intersection, the warning chime and check engine came on approximately a few seconds before the vehicle completely stalled. I lost brakes and power steering. Attempting to switch transmission to park and neutral while vehicle was coasting but could not. I have a bad back so I did not utilize the parking/emergency brake. Once vehicle came to a stop I was able to force the transmission to park after a few attempts. Tried restarting vehicle and it would just continuously crank, but would not turn over. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607992, filed 2014-07, 48,600 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…
- 10224861Aug 20, 2016Low Frequency Moan Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper. A low frequency moan is heard during the…
- 10229919Dec 20, 2014Low Frequency Moan Noise Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper.
- 10061860Dec 20, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10217715Jul 19, 2014Low Frequency Moan Noise Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper. A low frequency moan noise is heard…
- 10061861Jul 19, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061855Jan 26, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 10% |
| 2016 | 26 | 6% |
| 2015 | 20 | 6% |
| 2014 | 23 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 13 | 7% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Patriot
114 complaintsFuel system
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsAir bags
57 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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