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Jeep Patriot VIN Number Check

Run a free NHTSA vPIC decode on a Jeep Patriot VIN to confirm the model year and engine, then see which of the 11 NHTSA recall campaigns for 2007–2017 cover that year.

VIN prefix1C41J41J8

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Jeep Patriot

About the Jeep Patriot

Jeep sold the Patriot in the US for model years 2007–2017. Across those years NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns and 3,359 owner complaints. The 2014 has the most complaints of any model year (548). EPA rates it at 20–25 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2007–2017
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns11
Owner complaints3,359 at NHTSA
Jeep Patriot photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Jeep Patriot at a glance

One generation in the data, 2007–2017: 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,359 owner complaints.

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Patriot
2007–2017Sport Utility Vehicle
Jeep Patriot (2007–2017)

Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

200720102015
2007–2017

Jeep Patriot

EPA classSport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined mpg20–25
NHTSA recalls11

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl · 2007–2017
  • 2.4 L 4-cyl · 2007–2017

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • CVT (2007–2017), manual (2007–2017), automatic (2014–2017)

Known issues to check

Engine and cooling (903)Fuel system (520)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (509)3 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 3,359 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Patriot1J8FF28W?8D······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2008 Jeep Patriot Base, built in Belvidere, Illinois
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Patriot model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 11 campaigns on file for Patriot model years 2007–2017, and the 2011 and 2012 show up in the most (4 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2012
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Jeep Patriot owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Complaints peak with the 2014 (548 of 3,359). Tap any bar or generation.

3,359NHTSA complaints, 2007–2017
134mention a crash
42mention a fire
132injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearPatriot: 3,359 complaints · most for the 2014 (548)

Top complaint areas · Patriot

Mentions in 3,359 complaints, 2007–2017.

Engine and cooling903
Fuel system520
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)509
Electrical system471
Air bags378
Suspension344
Crashes 134Fires 42Injuries 132

2007–2017

NHTSA data summary

The 2014 is the outlier. On its own it has 548 of the MK74’s 3,359 complaints (16%), more than any other Patriot model year, and owners across the generation name engine and cooling most often (903 mentions), then fuel system (520).

What Patriot owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2007–2017 (1st generation)

Water leaks and the CVT are the recurring themes. CarComplaints ranks sunroof leaks first for 2008, followed by transmission failure and water leaking into the interior, and for 2014 it lists transmission overheating, water leaks and sunroof leaks. NHTSA owners of the 2008 report stalling, worn ball joints and frame rust. Recalls cover air bag control modules on 2010–2014 models that may short circuit and keep the air bags and pretensioners from deploying, and 2.4L engines on some 2014 models that may lose oil pressure and stall. [1] [2] [3] [4]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the air bag control module recall on 2010–2014 models.
  • Ask for CVT service records.
  • Check the carpets and headliner for water stains, look under the SUV for frame rust, and on the drive feel for slipping or a loss of power from the CVT on long climbs and listen for clunks from worn ball joints.
Sources (4) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2008 Jeep Patriot
  2. CarComplaints.com, 2008 Jeep Patriot problems
  3. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2014 Jeep Patriot
  4. CarComplaints.com, 2014 Jeep Patriot problems

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

Patriot complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every Patriot version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

3,359complaints, 2007–2017
134mention a crash
42mention a fire
132injuries reported
4complaints report a death
Most complaints: 2014 (548), 2016 (458), 2008 (446)
446’08’10548’14’15458’16

2014 · 548 complaints

Crashes 31 · fires 7 · injuries 40 · complaints reporting a death 2

Engine156
Air bags149
Seat belts104
Electrical system89
Power train70

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Patriot CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 75 Patriot versions for model years 2007–2017. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 347 g/mi (2017). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Patriot2007–2017

20–25 mpg · CO₂ 347–444 g/mi

2017
25combined MPG
347CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,700EPA yearly fuel cost
5/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-II LEV160 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 160Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2017: FWD · Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L — 25 MPG · 347 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
300350400450500201020152007 · Gas: 3702008 · Gas: 3552009 · Gas: 3552010 · Gas: 3552011 · Gas: 3552012 · Gas: 3552013 · Gas: 3492014 · Gas: 3492015 · Gas: 3472016 · Gas: 3472017 · Gas: 347
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Patriot vs Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2007–2017. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the Patriot, against 35 for the Ford Escape and 28 for the Honda CR-V. Pick a range to compare.

Jeep Patriot

Model years 2007–2017

NHTSA recall campaigns
11
NHTSA owner complaints
3,359
EPA combined mpg
20–25
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0, 2.4 L
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
4★ overall (2017)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 903
  2. Fuel system 520
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 509

Ford Escape

Model years 2007–2017

NHTSA recall campaigns
35
NHTSA owner complaints
18,528
EPA combined mpg
19–32
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.5–2.5 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L
Also listed
hybrid, turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2017)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 6,464
  2. Steering 3,838
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 3,513

Honda CR-V

Model years 2007–2017

NHTSA recall campaigns
28
NHTSA owner complaints
7,476
EPA combined mpg
22–30
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.5, 2.4 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2017)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Air bags 1,462
  2. Engine and cooling 1,406
  3. Electrical system 1,358

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Jeep Patriot VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Patriot

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Jeep Patriot (first generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Cutlass, CC0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The Patriot's VIN plate is at the base of the driver's side windshield. Door jamb sticker and a B-pillar label between the front and rear doors are the secondary locations.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Jeep Patriot VIN questions

Which Jeep Patriot model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2014 leads with 548, ahead of the 2016 (458) and 2008 (446). Those first two alone make up 30% of the 3,359 Patriot complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Jeep Patriot had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 11 vehicle campaigns for model years 2007–2017, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Jeep Patriot recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 17V-824, 12V-142 and 15V-878. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Jeep Patriot get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2007–2017 Patriot at 20–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Jeep Patriot compare with the Ford Escape and Honda CR-V on recalls?

For 2007–2017 models the Patriot has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Ford Escape has 35, the Honda CR-V 28. Complaints run 3,359, 18,528 and 7,476 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 Patriot 4 stars overall. Both rated versions, FWD and 4WD, get that score.

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