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2013 Jeep Patriot Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
9%of 120 total for the year
Median mileage
47,673miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Jeep Patriot, 9% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,673 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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 bought my used Jeep Patriot a year and a half ago. In the beginning it would jerk on acceleration. Now is accelerates on its own. Big clunking noise shortly after starting to drive. Looses power at times. Abs, traction control, brake, 4x4 lights all are on. Tailgate stopped opening and now the body creaks a lot”

NHTSA complaint #11229142, filed 2019-07, 80,000 miles

“Water leaks from the light above the dash. It is very dangerously distracting while driving, but also has fried my stereo/computer once already. It has now soaked all of the front interior and has started to affect my electrical system. Have taken it into the dealership three times in the last two years and they cannot find or fix the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10946836, filed 2017-01, 51,000 miles

“I own a 2013 Jeep Patriot. I have had nothing but issues with it and I purchased it brand new in december of 2012. From it turning completely off on me while sitting at lights. To it having power surges, and the seatbelts stop working. I had the engine replaced march of 2016 and it only has 60,000 miles on it to date. According to what chrysler said, it malfunctioned on me and it left me stranded on a freeway late at night. There is a constant issue with the coolant system. And I am now needing another engine it, because of that issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10955142, filed 2017-02, 60,500 miles

“Starting in the summer of 2014 the rear passenger side window would work intermittently july 15, 2016 while driving I smelt something burning. Looked behind me and the backseat was filled with smoke! Pulled over and called 911. Firefighters determined that the passenger side window had short circuited. When I turned off the car it had stopped the wires from burning. The firefighters disconnected the wires and I carefully continued on my way. During this time I also had an issue with the door locks constantly locking and unlocking, even when no one was in the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11066781, filed 2018-02, 13,800 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Patriot. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled, jerked, and the exterior rear and front lights did not illuminate. The electronic throttle, check engine, and, electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. In addition the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,580.”

NHTSA complaint #10786714, filed 2015-10, 29,580 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017814%
20169922%
20156320%
20148916%
2013119%
20124412%
20113210%
20102115%
20092413%
20082312%
200777%

Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Patriot

Air bags
33 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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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