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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2017 Jeep Patriot.
Owner complaints (59)
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Patriot (7 crashes, 1 fires, 10 injuries reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 191).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 15 | |
| Power train | 15 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Seat belts | 6 | |
| Seats | 6 | |
| Service brakes | 5 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Jeep Patriot.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jeep Patriot SUV FWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2017 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 Jeep Patriot version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 4WD 2.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Patriot 4WD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Patriot 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Patriot FWD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 22 | 26 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Patriot FWD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Patriot FWD 2.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Patriot FWD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.