2017 Jeep Patriot Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,118miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Jeep Patriot, 7% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,118 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Power steering cooler line failing and leaking on exhaust and catching fire. We are a leasing company and have 13 of these. One has already burnt to the ground and another caught fire today but was able to be put out. We are grounding the rest of these until we figure something out.”
NHTSA complaint #11210590, filed 2019-05, 38,000 miles“Day 3 of driving on highways for a long distance vacation trip, the front end started making noises; couldn't pinpoint location of noise. Suspected wheel caliper on front drivers' side, or something in that area. Day 4, I knew I had to do something. Noise was still there; noise would slow down and disappear when applying brakes, yet was still there at slow speeds. Drove to a pepboys; noise became worse, and I had difficulty turning tight corners to pull into their parking space. Was totally afraid to drive the car any further. Pepboys did some road testing, and put car up on lift. …”
NHTSA complaint #11307925, filed 2020-02, 28,936 miles“While driving 80 MPH, the transmission warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated and lost power. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the road shoulder, waited awhile, restarted the engine, and was able to drive safely.”
NHTSA complaint #11266184, filed 2019-10, 116 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
- 10224860Aug 24, 2016Steering Wheel Off Center This bulletin involves centering the steering wheel. The customer may describe the steering wheel is off center.
- 10130074Aug 24, 2016Steering Wheel Off Center This bulletin involves centering the steering wheel. The customer may describe the steering wheel is off center.
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 2017 Jeep Patriot
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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