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2017 Jeep Patriot Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
25%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
34,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Jeep Patriot, 25% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Frost was on windshield and back window. I turned on the rear window defroster to clear window. The rear window has an embedded wiper. After driving approximately 10 miles we parked the vehicle. Just after exiting the rear window exploded like a gunshot. The center of the window had disintegrated leaving a roughly rectangular shape. The bottom of the missing glass rectangle went down to the imbedded wiper. The Jeep Patriot was rented from enterprise car rentals. License number hmj3405 unit number 7n3mkq”

NHTSA complaint #11023639, filed 2017-09, 22,625 miles

“Transmission overheat light triggers only in heat at extended periods of highway speed. Has happened 5 times. Car looses power at highway speeds quickly. Must pull over and wait for it to cool. Dealer said they couldn't get it to show up so they wouldn't do anything about it.”

NHTSA complaint #11330458, filed 2020-06, 34,000 miles

“Sitting still at red light all at once car roll forward push down on brake car go fast with feet on brake car still go fast hit car in the back end on highway”

NHTSA complaint #11319285, filed 2020-03, 57,777 miles

“Had throttle body cleaned 300$ in Jan 2023. Having throttle body replaced Oct 4 2023. Mechanic states an extra part is required due to redesign. Found a general recall on line dated June 2023. I had not been notified.. costing me a few dollars under a $1000 to repair. Car almost died 3x from no power trying to go home.”

NHTSA complaint #11548308, filed 2023-10

“Before this drivers headrest exploded on me striking my neck I was already totally disabled with known cervical issues from congenital spinal stenosis. I've had 3 disk diaections and cage pedicle screws fixation of L4 L5 S1. Previous to this exploding headrest injury I was attempting to get off social security obtaining online Google certifications. Friday the 7th of July not long after dark my wife and I going to town for food. My wife already got in passenger seat of our 2017 jeep patriot she bought new, no rear end collisions. …”

NHTSA complaint #11532893, filed 2023-07

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Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20171525%
20167617%
20155317%
20146612%
20131311%
2012308%
20113611%
2010107%
20091910%
20082011%
200777%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Patriot

Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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