2012 Jeep Patriot Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 12%of 354 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 12% of the 354 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“When I turn my blinkers on left or right blinker, the windshield wipers come on. Not every time, but at least once a day.catalytic converter emissions will not pas inspections. This car is not that old and have read many people complaining about the catalytic converter not passing inspection because of emissions. My car will not pass inspection and was told they were recalling Jeep patriots.”
NHTSA complaint #11400202, filed 2021-03, 146,000 miles“I was driving down a interstate with my infant son in the back of the car when it shut off on me including dash lights and radio. I was fortunate to get it off the side of the road safely. I took it to a Jeep dealership and they advised that my tipm went bad. This is a major safety concern. I did read newer jeeps were having the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11139258, filed 2018-10, 75,000 miles“I recently learned of the recalls for my vehicle after I had bought it. I am having a similar issue as described for the recalled fuel system issues. I don't know if it was ever fixed in my vehicle or even if the vehicle was checked for it.”
NHTSA complaint #11228340, filed 2019-06, 108,000 miles“I was driving on the freeway and my Jeep just shut off. I was in the middle of heavy traffic at night and was almost hit because I was unable to move my car to the side and my lights were not working. I waited a while and my car started again and after a couple miles of travel it shut off again.”
NHTSA complaint #10760132, filed 2015-08, 88,000 miles“I was driving my 2012 Jeep Patriot down a regular street and it suddenly slowed down and dash lights went on. The electronic throttle control system light went on along with the check engine light and traction control light.”
NHTSA complaint #11109604, filed 2018-07, 50,800 milesRelated recalls
- 13V233000Jun 4, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The…Covers: Jeep Patriot 2010–2012, Compass 2010–2012
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 14% |
| 2016 | 99 | 22% |
| 2015 | 63 | 20% |
| 2014 | 89 | 16% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 44 | 12% |
| 2011 | 32 | 10% |
| 2010 | 21 | 15% |
| 2009 | 24 | 13% |
| 2008 | 23 | 12% |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Patriot
114 complaintsFuel system
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsAir bags
57 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 Oct 29, 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