2014 Jeep Patriot Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 548 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Jeep Patriot, 2% of the 548 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 was driving around a corner which I drive around at least 2 times a day, midway thru the turn my steering wheel locked up and would not let me turn it ... It just jammed up in the middle of the turn... I braked and watched as I went straight into a guardrail .. Unable to do a thing about the situation except brace myself .”
NHTSA complaint #10554869, filed 2013-12, 111 miles“We are currently in our 4th stay at the dealership since may 2016 with the same problem. While driving, the electronic stability control and/or electronic throttle control indicator will ding and light up causing the wheels to lose power (it is like you are in neutral), the brakes to become hard (you can't depress them), and the steering becomes tight. The three previous times to the dealership (griffin dodge tifton ga), we've been told that they replaced the stability control sensor, the intake manifold gasket, wiring harness to the transmission, and most recently the cpu (feb 2017).”
NHTSA complaint #11002883, filed 2017-07, 20,000 miles“When making a turn at a stop light or merging into traffic at a low speed, engine dies but will restart after it's put back into park & restarted. This has happened seven times & one time when not turning & usually when you are turning into oncoming traffic and has been in for repairs each time. Service can't diagnose the issue. Vehicle does not give any indication that engine will die. …”
NHTSA complaint #10767475, filed 2015-09, 2,900 miles“Rattle noise from front of vehicle. Dealer can not find problem. Google states that steering liquid line loose attachments to car's chasis. I fit fails hose can rupture causing pressure of oil to steering wheel”
NHTSA complaint #11204890, filed 2019-04, 74,000 miles“Total control power module (tipm) failure. While driving down the road Jeep patriots lights started flickering, the most of the dash lights came on. When pulling over the vehicle stalled and lost assisted braking and power steering. Once stopped turned the key off and regained composure. After it sat for a few second the Jeep started right back up and was fine. Took the Jeep to a local store to have the starting and charging system checked and was told that everything was operating within normal parameters. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120368, filed 2018-08, 96,835 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 25 | 5% |
| 2015 | 30 | 9% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 6% |
| 2010 | 14 | 10% |
| 2009 | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Patriot
156 complaintsAir bags
149 complaintsSeat belts
104 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
66 complaintsVehicle speed control
60 complaintsElectronic stability control
51 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsSeats
33 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Jeep Patriot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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