2010 Jeep Patriot electrical system problems
21 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2010 Jeep Patriot, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
We have had several incidents with this vehicle since a routine service and unknown recall was performed in august of 2013. Using only authorized jeep dealers to evaluate there seemed to be no problem with the vehicle. My daughter was routinely driving this vehicle and it burst into flames and with the assistance of 3 fire trucks and 3 sheriff cars the flames were extinguished. Fortunately she is not injured but the car is totaled.
While driving, loss of power. Was driving 60 MPH, lost power and car would not accelerate, but rpms would hit 6k. Had to change altenator. With brand new altenator I got 90 miles . Then car would only hit 20 MPH , and rpms would hit 6k with no acceleration. Pull over and sit 5 minutes then car would accelerate normal. But the problem happens everytime I start car and go to drive. Have read that the has been an ECU and other issues and recalls for it with many others complaining. I was on highway.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Patriot
- Fuel system 31 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints