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2014 Jeep Patriot recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 548
Latest campaign: Sep 15, 2016

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	Sep 15, 2016	16V668000
Engine	1	Nov 6, 2013	13V552000

Safety recalls2

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 15, 2016Latest campaign


Sep 15, 201616V668000	Seat belts: pretensioner 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V668000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V668000 · Sep 15, 2016
Nov 6, 201313V552000	Engine If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V552000 What's wrong Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. 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. Risk If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52. Campaign NHTSA 13V552000 · Nov 6, 2013

Sep 15, 201616V668000

Seat belts: pretensioner

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V668000

What's wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V668000 · Sep 15, 2016

Nov 6, 201313V552000

Engine

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V552000

What's wrong: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. 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.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
Campaign: NHTSA 13V552000 · Nov 6, 2013

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component548

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548Complaints filed

31Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

40Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	156	28	3	2	2
Air bags	149	27	20	0	23
Seat belts	104	19	8	1	9
Electrical system	89	16	4	4	1
Power train	70	13	2	1	1
Unknown or other	63	11	3	0	7
Vehicle speed control	60	11	3	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	51	9	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	41	7	0	0	0
Seats	33	6	0	0	5
Service brakes	23	4	1	0	1
Structure	14	3	3	0	7
Steering	12	2	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	8	1	1	0	0
Wheels	8	1	0	0	1

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“dashboard light flash, airbag light on and off”
Filed 07/13/2026 · ODI 11750055
Power train
“I was going to work at 5am I came to a red light, and the light turn green i press the gas to go there was no acceleration the car rolled backwards. I turned vehicle off. and restarted. still no acceleration.”
Filed 04/21/2026 · ODI 11732864
Seat belts
“On a fateful day, I, [XXX] , found myself in a harrowing situation on the interstate. While driving, my car unexpectedly flipped over, tumbling four times before coming to a jarring stop.”
Filed 03/18/2026 · ODI 11725402

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2014 Jeep Patriot recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Jeep Patriot. The most recent, 16V668000 (reported September 15, 2016), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Jeep Patriot?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 156 complaints out of 548 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 31 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Jeep Patriot?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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