2013 Jeep Patriot Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,512miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Jeep Patriot, 2% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,512 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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 60 MPH, a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. The contact discovered that the excessive heat from the exhaust caused the bumper to melt. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause a fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000. Update 01/15/16 ma”
NHTSA complaint #10760292, filed 2015-08, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10230180Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221594Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10139989Mar 15, 2017Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of…
- 10121927Jan 26, 2016NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also…
- 10223599Feb 11, 2015Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid…
- 10138987Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Patriot
33 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Patriot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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