The 2013 Jeep Patriot's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 120 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

120

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V6680002016-15-09

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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.

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2013 Jeep Patriot has accumulated 120 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags,seat belts leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags,seat Belts16

02Power Train15

03Engine14

04Air Bags11

05Unknown Or Other10

120 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jeep Patriot Fuel Economy

21–25mpg combined

20-23city

23-30hwy

$1,750-$2,100/yr

With 7 configurations tested, the 2013 Jeep Patriot ranges from 21 to 25 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Patriot 2WD - Manual 5-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average

Patriot 2WD - Manual 5-spd

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr7/10 Clean

Patriot 2WD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city27 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Patriot 4WD - Manual 5-spd

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

22 city27 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Patriot 2WD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

23mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr6/10 Average

Patriot 4WD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

21mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

20 city23 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Jeep Patriot

36States

25%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

6811%

MIMichigan

487%

PAPennsylvania

467%

TXTexas

427%

ILIllinois

416%

OHOhio

325%

NCNorth Carolina

264%

WAWashington

244%

MOMissouri

234%

DEDelaware

223%

CACalifornia

193%

GAGeorgia

173%

DCWashington DC

173%

NYNew York

173%

NJNew Jersey

162%

COColorado

142%

MDMaryland

132%

INIndiana

132%

AZArizona

132%

OKOklahoma

132%

VAVirginia

122%

IDIdaho

112%

UT8

MA7

ME7

MN7

WI7

OR7

AL6

IA5

TN5

NE4

RI4

NH4

NV4

KY4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Jeep Patriot?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot a good car to buy?

The 2013 Jeep Patriot has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report air bags,seat belts as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Jeep Patriot?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2013 Jeep Patriot. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Jeep Patriot?

You'll get between 21 and 25 MPG combined from the 2013 Jeep Patriot, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2013 Jeep Patriot?

Out of 120 owner complaints, air bags,seat belts issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.