2015 Jeep Patriot steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 30 complaints for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and avoiding a crash with a vehicle in front, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes seized. In addition, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver in order to veer to the side. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. The air bags failed to deploy. There was a police report filed. The contact sustained neck and right shoulder injuries which required medical attention.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep patriot. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the power steering failed. Once the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The contact's vehicle was almost struck by another vehicle when it stalled. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 39,999.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Jeep Patriot
- Engine 109 complaints
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 50 complaints
- Cruise control 39 complaints
- Stability control 29 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Seats 26 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints