What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Patriot?

Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA. The largest groups are air bags with 33, engine with 27 and seat belts with 23.

Does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have recalls?

Yes. The by-year count shows 1 recall for this model year. The Recalls section on this page lists it.

How reliable is the 2013 Jeep Patriot?

NHTSA has 120 complaints on file. They are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what owners reported.

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Jeep Patriot?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is 2013 a good year for the Jeep Patriot?

The by-year comparison section on this page shows how 2013 stacks up against other years of the model.

2013 Jeep Patriot Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 120 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Jeep Patriot^[1]. The air bags group is the largest, with 33 complaints^[2].

120owner complaints^[1]

1recalls^[3]

21–25MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car, and these are the groups in the NHTSA record.

Air Bags. 33 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe air bags that stayed shut in a front-end crash, and one that fired upward rather than outward. This group links to 5 crashes and 5 injuries^[2]. The median mileage at failure is 58,500^[2].
Engine. 27 complaints^[6]. Owners describe the engine cutting out without warning, sometimes taking power steering with it. Others describe the car losing power on the highway after a long stretch of driving, and one describes the engine racing while the driver braked. The median mileage at failure is 44,346^[6].
Seat Belts. 23 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a rear belt that tightened instead of letting go and had to be cut. None of these complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury^[7].
Power Train. 19 complaints^[8]. Owners describe shifting that feels rough or erratic, warning lights and slowing down at speed, and a worn part inside the transmission. The median mileage at failure is 67,012^[8].
Unknown Or Other. 13 complaints^[9]. These do not fit a named group.
Electrical System. 11 complaints^[10]. One of them mentions a fire^[10].
Electronic Stability Control (Esc). 8 complaints^[11].
Speed Control. 7 complaints^[12]. One of them mentions a crash and an injury^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2013 Patriot is necessarily included.

Seat Belts › Pretensioner (16V668), September 2016. About 1,435,625 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Patriot 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	23 / 28 / 25	$2,700
Patriot 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[14]	21 / 27 / 23	$2,900
Patriot 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[15]	22 / 27 / 24	$2,800
Patriot 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[16]	23 / 30 / 25	$2,700
Patriot 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[17]	22 / 27 / 24	$2,800
Patriot 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[18]	20 / 23 / 21	$3,200
Patriot 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[19]	21 / 26 / 23	$2,900

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 2WD^[5]	4	3	5	3	21.9%
SUV 4WD^[20]	4	3	5	3	21.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2013 Jeep Patriot with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[21]	172 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
PATRIOT 4DR SUV AWD SPORT/NORTH/LIMITED^[22]	174 in	69 in	65 in	104 in	3,274 lb
PATRIOT 4DR SUV FWD SPORT/NORTH/LIMITED^[23]	174 in	69 in	65 in	104 in	3,111 lb

How 2013 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Patriot model year. The 2013 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2007	270	1
2008	447	0
2009	275	1
2010	188	2
2011	326	4
2012	354	4
2013	120	1
2014	548	2
2015	315	1
2016	458	1
2017	59	0

NHTSA's counts for the Patriot show 120 complaints and 1 recalls for 2013^[3]. Among the 11 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2013 and 9 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2017 (59) and the most are for 2014 (548)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2013 Patriot?

The record for this Patriot is mixed. NHTSA lists 120 complaints, and 5 of them mention a crash and 5 mention injuries, with no deaths reported^[1]. Air bags, engine and seat belts lead the list^[2]^[6]^[7]. These are unverified owner reports, so they show where people ran into trouble and not how often a part fails. A used Patriot is worth a close look at the sections above, and a test drive that checks for stalling and rough shifting makes sense^[6]^[8].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Patriot?: Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. The largest groups are air bags with 33^[2], engine with 27^[6] and seat belts with 23^[7].
Does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have recalls?: Yes. The by-year count shows 1 recall for this model year^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists it.
How reliable is the 2013 Jeep Patriot?: NHTSA has 120 complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what owners reported.
What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Jeep Patriot?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is 2013 a good year for the Jeep Patriot?: The by-year comparison section on this page shows how 2013 stacks up against other years of the model.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Jeep Patriot

2011 326 complaints, 4 recalls
2012 354 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 this page
2014 548 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 315 complaints, 1 recall
2016 458 complaints, 1 recall
2017 59 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Jeep Patriot

All Jeep models

Similar cars from 2013: small suvs

2013 Mazda CX-9 68 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 Nissan Murano 74 complaints, 1 recall
2013 Nissan Pathfinder 890 complaints, 11 recalls
2013 Nissan Rogue 610 complaints, 1 recall
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 140 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 Volvo XC60 66 complaints, 3 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 120 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Jeep Patriot (5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
33 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 58,500). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Jeep Patriot model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Patriot 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 2WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
27 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 44,346). NHTSA vehicle records
23 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
19 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 67,012). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 53,000). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,673). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,200). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 79,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 16V668, filed September 15, 2016: Seat Belts › Pretensioner. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Patriot 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Patriot 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Patriot 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Patriot 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Patriot 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Patriot 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2013 Jeep Patriot with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 172 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PATRIOT 4DR SUV AWD SPORT/NORTH/LIMITED: length 174 in, width 69 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 104 in, curb weight 3,274 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PATRIOT 4DR SUV FWD SPORT/NORTH/LIMITED: length 174 in, width 69 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 104 in, curb weight 3,111 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2013 Jeep Patriot: problems, recalls and fuel economy