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2002 Jeep Patriot problems

The most common problem on the 2002 Jeep Patriot is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Patriot model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
13
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2002 Jeep Patriot problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Jeep Patriot 13

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 13 bulletins for the 2002 Jeep Patriot

What 2002 Jeep Patriot owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · GA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 jeep patriot. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep patriot. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Sep 3, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 50,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep patriot (n/a). The contact stated the front driver and passenger's side valve stems were fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

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Questions about the 2002 Jeep Patriot

Is the 2002 Jeep Patriot reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Jeep Patriot, fewer than a typical Patriot model year.

What is the 2002 Jeep Patriot year score?

The 2002 Jeep Patriot scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Jeep Patriot: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Jeep Patriot?

Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is seat belts (2).

How many recalls does the 2002 Jeep Patriot have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Jeep Patriot have bad airbags?

The Jeep Patriot model years with the most airbags complaints are 2014 (149 complaints), 2012 (57 complaints) and 2011 (43 complaints).

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