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Jeep Patriot FWD years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 171 complaints about the Jeep Patriot FWD since 2007. The 2008 model year has 90 complaints, more than any other year, led by suspension and body problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2008
Owner complaints
171
Recalls
0
Worst year
2008
Model years
2007-2010

Jeep Patriot FWD years to avoid

More than twice the Patriot FWD's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Jeep Patriot FWD years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Jeep Patriot FWD complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2007200820092010

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Jeep Patriot FWD problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    63
  • Body
    38
  • Transmission
    25
  • Engine
    25
  • Steering
    22
  • Electrical
    16
  • Fuel system
    10
  • Lights
    8
  • Wheels
    7
  • Brakes
    6
  • Tires
    5
  • Airbags
    5

Most reported problems on the Jeep Patriot FWD

Ball joint 50

Jeep Patriot FWD problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20108022Body21,23701
20098224Suspension55,00000
20084090Suspension47,00001Avoid
20077535Suspension44,00001

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Jeep Patriot FWD

What years of the Jeep Patriot FWD should you avoid?

2008. It has more than twice the Jeep Patriot FWD's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 90, mostly about suspension and body.

What is the best year for a used Jeep Patriot FWD?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Jeep Patriot FWD?

Suspension, with 63 complaints across all years, followed by body (38) and transmission (25).

How many recalls does the Jeep Patriot FWD have?

No recalls on record.

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