2017 Jeep Patriot recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2017 Jeep Patriot, but owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

7 / 1

Injuries / deaths

10 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Jeep Patriot vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Jeep Patriot problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	15
Power Train	15
Engine	9
Air Bags	8
Electrical System	8
Seat Belts	6
Seats	6
Service Brakes	5
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Visibility/Wiper	4
Steering	4
Exterior Lighting	3

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2
Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Air Bags › Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light — 1
Seat Belts › Front — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Throttlebody/Manifold — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 34,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Jeep Patriot complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Mar 27, 2026

The security system module malfunctioned and shut down the car. The garage reset the mudule but it keeps shutting down. The mechanic told me the car has to be returned to the dealer for service - only they can fix it.

Air Bags · reported Jan 3, 2026

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Dec 7, 2025

New pads, rotor, caliper, and wheel hub installed. After driving around 200 miles, approximately 10 days later, while applying the brakes, the rear wheel locked. This caused a roll over crash.

Visibility/Wiper · reported Sep 1, 2025

Because they have not sealed the screws on the interior side of the roof that hold the rails on top of the Jeep it now leaks since we have attached a kayak rack to those Jeep factory placed rails. Jeep is not willing to repair it and it requires tearing out the complete interior headliner to repair. After it rains the water sits in the door frame and leaks into the floor of the backseat causing molding issues (last good rain we got I ended up with an inch of water sitting in the back floorboard). It also collects in the front interior light fixture so when you drive and come to a stop there is…

Unknown or Other · reported Jul 29, 2025

Jeep cvr transmission started bucking and hesitating when driving. Having problems shifting when accelerating. Worried it would quit while driving. Had it serviced and no codes came up for transmission. Still has hesitation when driving. Mechanic said it was transmission. No warning lights came up on dash.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2017 Jeep Patriot as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (15 reports), followed by power train (15). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 34,000 miles.

Are Jeep recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jeep dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.