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2012 Jeep Patriot Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
30about this part
Share
8%of 354 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 8% of the 354 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2012 Jeep Patriot 4wd the catalytic converter recall includes 2012 Jeep Patriot front wheel drive vehicles; however, my four wheel drive vehicle is experiencing this same issue. My Jeep should be covered under the recall. This is a safety concern that needs to be addressed. I did not even know this was a recall until it was too late. This malfunction caused my check engine light to come on while in motion on a city road, and it should be fixed by dodge/chrysler/Jeep immediately.”

NHTSA complaint #11256525, filed 2019-09, 91,324 miles

“As I was driving toward a freeway entrance, I was suddenly no longer able to accelerate over 25mph. My Jeep was still under warranty so I took it to the dealership and they told me an electrical censor needed to be replaced in order for it to run normally again.”

NHTSA complaint #10678185, filed 2015-01, 25 miles

“Fiat chrysler notified me by letter of campaign x86 for inadvertent active head restraint deployments . But all they did was extend the warranty for repairs in the event of a deployment. I am scared to death that I will get unexpectedly punched in the back of my head while driving. I drive narrow mountain roads and a lot of two lane highways where one mistake can be fatal. My cervical stenosis may also result in a horrific neck injury. My wife also is unlikely to survive a deployment without injury, being less robustly-built than me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11396512, filed 2021-02, 124,000 miles

“I replace a transmission through the Jeep dealership now I am having problem again with the tranny it stalls . I have to cut it off to restart it for it to have power to pull off.”

NHTSA complaint #11221576, filed 2019-06, 13,367 miles

“Takata recall my catcaylic converter went bad its not working due to failure and vehicle will stall and not go backward are forward. I here its a a recall for this.”

NHTSA complaint #11220272, filed 2019-06, 13,137 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20171525%
20167617%
20155317%
20146612%
20131311%
2012308%
20113611%
2010107%
20091910%
20082011%
200777%

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
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Brakes
7 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology