Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System — runs 3.5× the fleet median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
136Complaints
2Recalls
7Crashes
3Fires
7Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System (22.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 3.5× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Fuel/propulsion System
31 · 22.8%
not available
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Air Bags
25 · 18.4%
Recalled
Recall 13V233000
Electrical System
18 · 13.2%
not available
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Power Train
17 · 12.5%
not available
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Engine
15 · 11%
not available
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Suspension
15 · 11%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 136 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“EVERY TIME I FEEL MY GAS TANK UP AND DRIVE AWAY, MY VEHICLE BUCKS AND THEN STEERING FREEZES UP AND MY JEEP STALLS. THIS IS…”NHTSA complaint 11330540 — filed 06/24/2020 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUOUSLY STALL AND BUCK WHILE IDLING FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL. THIS HAS OCCASIONALLY HAPPENED ON THE ROAD…”NHTSA complaint 11330422 — filed 06/23/2020 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“AFTER FUELING THE CAR, THE ENGINE STALLS AND THE CAR STOPS FREQUENTLY. IN TRAFFIC AND CAUSING A SERIOUS HAZARD TO ME, MY PASSENGERS AND THE…”NHTSA complaint 11329922 — filed 06/21/2020 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 31 of 136 NHTSA complaints (22.8%), followed by air bags (25), electrical system (18), power train (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2010 Jeep Patriot have?
136 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2010 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V668000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2010 Jeep Patriot's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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