2011 Jeep Patriot Problems, Recalls & Reliability
485 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Jeep Patriot, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 52/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 60,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2011 sits among all Patriot years
What owners report
“Going down the road and the engine stalled. Gave no warning just shut off. I had my husband and 8 month old in the car. The engine did start back up.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Patriot
“Rear crossmember subframe rusted through. Front crossmember subframe rusting. Vehicle unsafe for driving”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Patriot
“Driving along and lose of power in the transmission. Got it parked and now it wont go. Didnt have a loud noise or any warning. It just wouldnt go.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Patriot
“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while her vehicle was being repaired by an independent mechanic, she was informed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired by the independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Patriot
“I have had my car stall on the highway at a high speed and also at low speed at least 7 times since i have owned it. I have contacted a jeep dealer and also jeep customer service. They will not fix under a recall. I have researched this problem a lot and it has happened several times to several…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Patriot
“My vehicle had a safety recall in september 2016. I registered for this recall and have not heard anything”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Patriot
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 304 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 73,250 miles. Half of those reports fall between 40,000 and 104,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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:…
Fix: 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…
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,…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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.
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.…
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade,…
Led to recall campaign 13V120000.
Technical service bulletins
75 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2011 Jeep Patriot. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2011 Patriot TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2011 Jeep Patriot reliable?
The 2011 Jeep Patriot drew 485 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 52/100, scored against the model's worst year (2014).
What are the most common 2011 Jeep Patriot problems?
The top reported problems for the 2011 Jeep Patriot are engine (75 complaints), suspension (55), and transmission & drivetrain (54).
At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Patriot problems show up?
Owners most often report 2011 Jeep Patriot problems around 73,250 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 40,000 and 104,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Jeep Patriot have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2011 Jeep Patriot. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.