2011 Jeep Patriot Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2011 Jeep Patriot, and owners have filed 326 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2011 Jeep Patriot
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or…
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Air bags and 2 other components
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.…
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Software (electrical system) and 2 other components
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
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Column (steering)
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
326 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Jeep Patriot have filed 326 complaints with NHTSA; 20 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 69,289 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 46 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased my 2011 Jeep Patriot as a new vehicle on [XXX] in Fort Collins, Colorado. The vehicle has been appropriately maintained with the only one major repair (throttle body) to date. On [XXX], th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 7, 2026 · Service brakes
“Rusted rear sub frame and suspension parts”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2025 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Jeep Patriot (Patriot 2WD, Patriot 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 20–23 / 23–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Jeep Patriot model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Patriot model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Jeep Patriot | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Jeep Patriot | 0 | 94 |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot | 0 | 186 |
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 1 | 191 |
| 2010 Jeep Patriot | 2 | 136 |
| 2011 Jeep Patriot | 4 | 326 |
| 2012 Jeep Patriot | 4 | 354 |
| 2013 Jeep Patriot | 1 | 120 |
| 2014 Jeep Patriot | 2 | 548 |
| 2015 Jeep Patriot | 1 | 315 |
| 2016 Jeep Patriot | 1 | 458 |
| 2017 Jeep Patriot | 0 | 59 |
Checking a specific 2011 Jeep Patriot
How do I know if my 2011 Jeep Patriot has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2011 Jeep Patriot; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V315000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.