2012 JEEP PATRIOT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 Jeep Patriot has 6 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues related to the fuel tank rollover valve which impacts refueling and potential fuel safety. Other reports include injuries from sharp air vent components and various mechanical defects affecting tires, brakes, and ignition systems.
- Common Issues
- Fuel tank rollover valve. Several complaints describe the valve blocking refueling, causing the gas nozzle to pop off or prevent fuel insertion.
- Sharp air vent edges. A user reported a metallic coating on front air vents causing finger cuts during manual adjustment.
- Brake and rotor problems. Reports include bad brakes and rotors impacting vehicle safety and performance.
- Ignition system failures. Complaints mention a faulty ignition harness requiring replacement.
- Tire defects. Front tires were described as bad and lacking inspection clearance.
There are 8 recalls affecting fuel systems, occupant restraint systems, and airbag deployment, among other areas. These address risks like fuel leakage, engine stalls, and safety equipment malfunctions.
- Recalls
- Fuel tank assembly. (NHTSA 12V142000) About 1,689 vehicles were recalled due to damaged rollover valves in the fuel tank that can cause fuel leakage and fire risk in a rollover or impact. Dealers replace the fuel tank free of charge.
- Seat belts and side airbags software. (NHTSA 13V233000) Over 254,000 vehicles have a software error that delays or prevents deployment of seatbelt pretensioners and side airbags in rollovers, increasing injury risk. Dealers correct the software at no cost.
- Fuel system transfer tube. (NHTSA 13V120000) Nearly 21,000 vehicles risk engine stalling from an improperly manufactured fuel tank transfer tube, raising crash risk. The repair replaces the tube free of charge.
- Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module. (NHTSA 16V668000) More than 1.4 million vehicles may have a short circuit in the OCR module preventing deployment of frontal airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and side airbags. Dealers replace the OCR module for free.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved safety defects, or current recall issues may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting with a legal expert can help clarify potential claims and remedies.
2012 JEEP PATRIOT Summary
2012
Model Year
6
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1712509
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
1435625 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
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.
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
20799 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
254396 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Risk: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
1689 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DAMAGED ROLL-OVER VALVE.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Complaints
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
ID: 2096882TIRES
215/55/r18 Well, JD bar ride in South Charleston, West Virginia off a lot in a car without an inspection sticker too bad front tires bad brakes, bad rotors, bad harness, bad ignition had to be replaced.
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
ID: 2095641FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Unknown
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
ID: 2074017FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
roll over valve in gas tank on a 2012 Jeep Patriot.
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
ID: 2061940FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
the rollover valve in the gas tank won't allow me to put fuel in the gas tank.
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
ID: 2058088STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that on five occasions in two years when adjusting all four front air vents manually, a metallic paint/coating sliced her finger causing a paper-cut injury. Medical attention was not sought. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
2012 JEEP PATRIOT
ID: 2056012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
When fueling the jeep the nozzle keeps popping off. I had a diagnostics test And was told that there is something in the gas tank that blocks it in case of a rollover. Is this a recall?