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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 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017610%
2016266%
2015206%
2014234%
201354%
201272%
2011103%
201043%
2009137%
2008116%
200733%

Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Patriot

Engine
114 complaints
Fuel system
102 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
63 complaints
Air bags
57 complaints
Electrical system
44 complaints
Seat belts
37 complaints
Other or unknown
30 complaints
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Steering
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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