2013 Jeep Patriot Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,290miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Jeep Patriot, 3% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,290 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.
“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“For the past 3-4 years all bulbs for signal light purpose do not last even 4 to 5 month after replacement. I cannot figure out the problem nor repair shop. Vehicle has been with me since brand new.”
NHTSA complaint #11372397, filed 2020-10“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“The sunroof leaks and water pours down from the front overhead lights onto the dash, into the radio and seeps into the front carpets. This happens anytime there is rain, whether the car is stationary or moving.”
NHTSA complaint #11364883, filed 2020-10Exterior lighting: 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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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