2012 Jeep Patriot recalls (4)

Every 2012 Jeep Patriot recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Seat Belts · NHTSA 16V668000

  Sep 15, 2016Seat Belts:Pretensioner

  Problem

  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, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

  Risk

  If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

  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 August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 13V233000

  Apr 6, 2013Air Bags:Side/Window

  Problem

  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 of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.

  Risk

  In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

  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.

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• Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 13V120000

  Mar 4, 2013Fuel System, Gasoline

  Problem

  Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.

  Risk

  If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N17.

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• Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 12V142000

  Mar 4, 2012Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

  Problem

  CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DAMAGED ROLL-OVER VALVE.

  Risk

  IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

  Fix

  CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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2012 Jeep Patriot complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 354 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jeep Patriot, reporting 9 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries. Jeep has issued at least 100 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Engine114
• Fuel/Propulsion System86
• Power Train63
• Air Bags57
• Electrical System44
• Seat Belts37

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (27)
• Electrical System (23)
• Power Train (10)
• Structure (10)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (9)
• Unknown Or Other (7)

Read Jeep Patriot owner complaints and bulletins, every year

Other Jeep Patriot model years

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• 2012 (4)
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• 2010 (3)
• 2009 (1)
• 2008 (1)
• 2007 (1)

All Jeep Patriot recalls, every model year