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2017 Jeep Patriot
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
59 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 24, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Transmission & drivetrain problems dominate (25% of complaints, typically reported near 43k miles).
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#112 of 557Among the 2017 models with a matured record, the 2017 Jeep Patriot ranks #112, scoring higher than 79% of them. See the 2017 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
4/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2017 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 22%
2 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2017 Jeep Patriot, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Engine (9) · Electrical system (8) · Airbags (8) · Seats (6)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Transmission & drivetrain
25%15 complaints · typically near 43k mi · 1 in the last 2 years
“Was driving on highway about 70 mph and check engine light, red lightning bolt symbol, and traction control lights all came on wasn't able to accelerate and vehicle wo…”
Engine
15%9 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“Exhaust manifold crack causing fumes into cabin. Had a local shop diagnose the problem”
Electrical system
14%8 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“THE SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND SHUT DOWN THE CAR. THE GARAGE RESET THE MUDULE BUT IT KEEPS SHUTTING DOWN. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE CAR HAS TO BE RETURNED…”
Airbags
14%8 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years
“Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, ho…”
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Read all 59 owner complaints in their own words → · just the 10 crash/fire/injury reports →
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Jeep before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report transmission & drivetrain problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 43k miles). Has this car shown any transmission & drivetrain symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
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A $150 to $250 independent inspection of this exact 2017 Jeep PATRIOT beats every score on the internet, including ours.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.