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2017 Jeep Patriot Seats Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
10%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
46,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Jeep Patriot, 10% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 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 rear ended while stopped in heavy traffic on a major highway. I was sitting on the drivers seat. My car seat had a seat back failure as soon as the at fault car impacted me. Meaning instead of holding me in place it just flipped back with my head and shoulders ending on backseat. I was pushed into the car in front and the airbag didn't deploy but the headrests did. I sustained head back and neck injuries as well as bruises on the back of my calves from hitting the rear/forward bar on bottom of seat. …”

NHTSA complaint #11132893, filed 2018-10, 42,000 miles

“The head rest on the passenger side was deactivated with out a reason and could not be place back to its original setting. This happed while driving in highway. Luckily there was no one seating at the seat that time.”

NHTSA complaint #11403586, filed 2021-03, 50,000 miles

“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

“Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles manufactured at the same time with extended warranty. Safety now at risk as no repair for factory issue and headrest now pushes head out of alignment with the seat.”

NHTSA complaint #11708595, filed 2026-01

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017610%
2016204%
2015268%
2014336%
201354%
201221%
201110%
201032%
200911%
200811%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Patriot

Other or unknown
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Seat belts
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.

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