Jeep · Patriot · 2017
2017 Jeep Patriot
0
Recalls
59
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Jeep Patriot has no recalls and 59 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: power train (9 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 Jeep Patriot page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is power train with 9 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Jeep Patriot currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 59 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are power train (9), unknown or other (6), engine (4).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Jeep Patriot
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 59
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
21.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
59 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 25, 2026
THE SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND SHUT DOWN THE CAR. THE GARAGE RESET THE MUDULE BUT IT KEEPS SHUTTING DOWN. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE CAR HAS TO BE RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE - ONLY THEY CAN FIX IT.
AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 1, 2026
Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles manufactured at the same time with extended warranty. Safety now at risk...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CRASH1 injuryOct 26, 2025
New pads, rotor, caliper, and wheel hub installed. After driving around 200 miles, approximately 10 days later, while applying the brakes, the rear wheel locked. This caused a roll over crash.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 14, 2025
Jeep cvr transmission started bucking and hesitating when driving. Having problems shifting when accelerating. Worried it would quit while driving. Had it serviced and no codes came up for transmission. Still has hesitation when driving. Mechanic said it was transmission. No warn...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 1, 2025
Because they have not sealed the screws on the interior side of the roof that hold the rails on top of the Jeep it now leaks since we have attached a kayak rack to those Jeep factory placed rails. Jeep is not willing to repair it and it requires tearing out the complete interior ...
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SEATS
Aug 15, 2024
Active head restraint deployed when not in accident
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
May 8, 2024
Was driving on highway about 70 mph and check engine light, red lightning bolt symbol, and traction control lights all came on wasn't able to accelerate and vehicle wouldn't go above 30 mph. It's been in and out of dealerships since May and is still not fixed with no explanation ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 1, 2024
Repeated issues with the car refusing to increase in speed while driving and it feeling as though it’s the throttle body control however with the check engine light on it was scanned and found it was the computer. It is a known safety issue that the computer has a glitch that cau...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 8, 2024
The head rest in the passenger seat basically popped open when we were driving. My fiancé said her head and neck hurt bad after that instance.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 3, 2023
Had throttle body cleaned 300$ in Jan 2023. Having throttle body replaced Oct 4 2023. Mechanic states an extra part is required due to redesign. Found a general recall on line dated June 2023. I had not been notified.. costing me a few dollars under a $1000 to repair. ...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2017 Jeep models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Patriot have?
The 2017 Jeep Patriot has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has received 59 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Jeep Patriot.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
The 2017 Jeep Patriot received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Jeep Patriot are power train (9 reports), unknown or other (6 reports), engine (4 reports).
Does the 2017 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2017 Jeep Patriot. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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