2015 Jeep Patriot Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2015 Jeep Patriot, and owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2015 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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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler…
315 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Jeep Patriot have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 20 injuries and 3 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,463 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 71 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Power steering hose kept leaking repeatedly. Got checked by couple of local mechanics. But the issue kept reoccurring. The leaked fluid has damaged the serpentine belt and the belt tensioner. I had to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2026 · Steering
“Traction control brake light and ABS light all on at the same time took it to a honest mechanic mechanic shop and they said it was the ABS control module internal malfunction check engine light also c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2015 Jeep Patriot (Patriot 4WD, Patriot FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–23 / 23–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 6-spd; 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 2015 Jeep Patriot
How do I know if my 2015 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2015 Jeep Patriot; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 15V878000).
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.