Model year 2015 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2015 Jeep Patriot: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Patriot at 21–25 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 315 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

21–25

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jeep dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Jeep Patriot recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, newest first.

Steering: Hydraulic power assist: Hose, piping, and connections

NHTSA 15V878000 Reported Dec 23, 2015
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. R68)
Units affected
60,140 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Risk
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Jeep Patriot fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Jeep Patriot EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Patriot 4WD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic4-Wheel DriveRegular20/23/21 mpg$3,200418
Patriot 4WD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular21/27/23 mpg$2,900387
Patriot 4WD2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular22/27/24 mpg$2,800370
Patriot FWD2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/26/24 mpg$2,800376
Patriot FWD2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23/30/25 mpg$2,700347
Patriot FWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21/27/23 mpg$2,900381
Patriot FWD2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23/28/25 mpg$2,700354

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Jeep Patriot crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Jeep Patriot NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WDNot rated3 starsNot rated3 stars21.9%No
2015 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WDNot rated3 starsNot rated3 stars21.9%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Jeep Patriot owner complaints

Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Patriot, most recently on Sep 18, 2026. 14 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 20 injured people and 3 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Jeep Patriot complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine103
Electrical system62
Unknown or other53
Power train50
Vehicle speed control35
Electronic stability control (ESC)29
Steering29
Fuel/propulsion system26
Seats24
Air bags20

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jeep Patriot model years

Jeep Patriot by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2017 Patriot21–25 mpg0594/5
2016 Patriot21–25 mpg14584/5

All Jeep Patriot years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Jeep models

2015 Jeep Cherokee2015 Jeep Compass2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee2015 Jeep Renegade2015 Jeep Wrangler

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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