This page covers 2 recalls, 312 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Jeep Patriot.
21–25 mpg combined
9.4–11.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 7 tested variants for this model year.
Engine and powertrain complaints dominate what 2015 Jeep Patriot owners report. On the engine side, owners frequently describe check engine lights, throttle body sensor failures, and internal knocking sounds that in several cases led to engine replacement. Fuel supply line corrosion is a recurring theme as well, with owners reporting sudden breakdowns and no-starts traced to degraded fuel lines, sometimes after already dealing with corroded brake lines on the same vehicle. Powertrain complaints center on transmission and drivetrain behavior during acceleration and at speed. The vehicle speed control category, which covers throttle and cruise-related systems, adds to the engine-area picture, with owners describing hesitation, surging, or loss of power. Throttle body issues appear across both the engine and speed control complaint groups, with some owners noting the problem returned after an initial repair.
312
Total Complaints
14
Crash-Related
6
Fire-Related
15
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Jeep Patriot has 2 recalls, both centered on the same issue: a power steering hose clamp installed in the wrong position during assembly, which can cause the return hose to detach and leak fluid.
When the hose lets go, steering becomes noticeably heavier and requires more effort to turn, and the leaking fluid raises the risk of a fire under the hood.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering return hose clamp may have been installed in the wrong location during manufacturing, allowing the hose to detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the return hose clamp and reposition it as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering hose clamp may be positioned incorrectly, allowing the low-pressure return hose to detach. This causes power steering fluid to leak, making steering harder and risking fire if fluid contacts an ignition source.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the power steering return hose clamp position and reposition it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
