Is the 2014 Jeep Patriot a bad year?
547 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 157, 6× a quiet Patriot year.
Consider selling
Half of all engine complaints about the 2014 Jeep Patriot were filed between 30k and 84k miles. You're at 60,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2014 Patriot owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 60,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 157 (29%) | 30k–84k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 149 (27%) | 20k–60k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Seat beltsSTANDS OUT | 104 (19%) | 18k–60k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed controlSTANDS OUT | 60 (11%) | 48k–88k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Stability controlSTANDS OUT | 51 (9%) | 56k–86k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 88 (16%) | 21k–82k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 70 (13%) | 24k–76k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Fuel system | 42 (8%) | 49k–86k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Seats | 33 (6%) | 49k–92k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Steering | 12 (2%) | 13k–65k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Brakes | 23 (4%) | 5k–47k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Body structure | 14 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 8 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Wheels | 8 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 60,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 547 complaints: 31 mention a crash · 7 mention a fire · 32 report an injury · 27 say the car was towed.
5 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Jul 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
While driving my 2014 Jeep patriot, the car started losing power while accelerating uphill, it also veered off the road, like it was steering itself.
When I am driving, the vehichle shuts off and I am unable to accelerate. We nearly got into an accident trying to pull over.
My Jeep overheats regularly, no towing just regular colorado hwy driving, makes high pitched whining sounds, and loses power.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 60,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2014 Jeep Patriot: 2
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. 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.
Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure. If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Jeep: 77
Repair instructions Jeep sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2014 Jeep Patriot. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Gear Ratio DTC's, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure
Diagnostic And System Improvements
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Neighbouring years
2013 Patriot: 120 complaints, keep it · 2015 Patriot: 316 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
Every Jeep Patriot year
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Questions
Is the 2014 Jeep Patriot a bad year?
547 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 157, 6× a quiet Patriot year. At 60,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all engine complaints about the 2014 Jeep Patriot were filed between 30k and 84k miles. You're at 60,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (157), air bags (149), seat belts (104), speed control (60), stability control (51). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 30k–84k miles.
How many recalls does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have?
2 recall campaigns list this model year: Seat belts (NHTSA 16V-668), Engine (NHTSA 13V-552). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.