2015 Jeep Patriot: common problems and reliability

One of the weaker Patriot years.

315 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2015 Patriot?

The 2015 Jeep Patriot has 315 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

315
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
14
Crash reports
6
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Jeep Patriot vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Patriot years only. How we score it

Is 2015 a good year for the Patriot?

Across the 10 Patriot model years we track, complaint volume runs from 120 (2013) to 548 (2014). With 315 complaints, the 2015 Patriot sits about the same as the model's median of 326.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
103
electrical system
63
power train
50
vehicle speed control
39
steering
30

Recalls affecting the 2015 Patriot

steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections

Campaign 15V878000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.

What owners say across generations

Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with a strong consensus that the Patriot is an unreliable vehicle prone to frequent, costly repairs.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Patriot. See the full Patriot owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Patriot listings typically run $6,836–$10,798 across 2009 to 2017 model years.

Other Patriot model years

Compare every Patriot year side by side to see how 2015 ranks against the rest.

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