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2012 Jeep Patriot Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Jeep Patriot has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,712,509 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 550 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 16V668000 2016-09-15 1,435,625 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

SEAT BELTS 13V233000 2013-06-04 254,396 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13V120000 2013-04-03 20,799 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12V142000 2012-04-03 1,689 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
114
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
86
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
61
1fires1injuries
AIR BAGS
56
6crashes1fires3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
44
1crashes2fires1injuries
SEAT BELTS
36
2crashes1fires2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
30
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
28
1crashes2injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
14
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
12
1crashes
Total complaints550

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I was crossing an intersection with a green light the opposing vehicle ran the northbound red light therefore slammed into my driver rear side going at an unknown speed. The force of the impact caused my glasses to fly off my face landing on the passenger floorboard. No airbags deployed.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2026-02-13

“Car dies as i’m driving wiring issue”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-12-10

“Car dies as i’m driving wiring issue”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2025-12-10

“The contact owns a 2012 jeep patriot. The contact stated that on several occasions, while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the gas pump shut off and only worked manually. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, and it was determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2025-10-31

“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.”

TIRES · reported 2025-06-03

“Unknown”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-05-01

“Roll over valve in gas tank on a 2012 jeep patriot.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-03-17

“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?”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-01-13

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation PE12032 Opened 2012-10-15 · closed 2013-05-03

Engine stall, fuel delivery failure

In a letter dated April 3, 2013, Chrysler Group LLC submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA identifying a safety defect in the fuel delivery system in approximately 20,532 model year (MY) 2012 Jeep Patriot (11,624) and Compass (8,908) vehicles manufactured from October 18, 2011 through May 7, 2012 and…

Investigation PE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…

Investigation PE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Jeep Patriot as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.