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2013 Jeep Patriot Seat belts Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
19%of 120 total for the year
Median mileage
53,750miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 Jeep Patriot, 19% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,750 miles.

Example complaints

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

“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

“I am not sure how long a recall typically takes. I received this letter in november 2016 and it is january 11, 2017. It has been 2 months and the parts have not been ordered yet as an effort to correct things. I don't want to get anyone in trouble but just thought I would bring that to your attention. Thank you for your help!”

NHTSA complaint #10944232, filed 2017-01

“I have made several attempt to get this fixed and they kept telling me that when they get the part they will fix it. This has been on going for more than a year. The vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. Recall status recall incomplete remedy the occupant restraint controller must be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11045423, filed 2017-11

“I receive a safety recall notice about my Jeep in october 2016. I've been checking frequently and found that the parts are still not available! This is my family vehicle and I'm scared to death to put and family members, especially my toddler! The recall explains that my vehicle may experience loss of airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment capabilities in certain crash events...and so forth. No one has yet fixed the issue or offered some type of solution! When I spoke to the dealership, parts will not even become available... Ever! Replace my Jeep!!!! Please call me asap!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10971792, filed 2017-04

“The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact scheduled an appointment and was informed that parts were on backorder upon arrival. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #11607499, filed 2024-08, 170,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017610%
2016143%
201531%
201410419%
20132319%
20123710%
2011258%
201097%
200911%
200832%
200722%

Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Patriot

Air bags
33 complaints
Engine
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Body 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.

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