Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2017 Jeep Patriot: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Patriot at 21–25 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 59 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

21–25

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

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.

2017 Jeep Patriot recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2017 Jeep Patriot, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2017 Jeep Patriot in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

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

2017 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.

2017 Jeep Patriot EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Patriot 4WD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular20/25/22 mpg$3,050400
Patriot 4WD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic4-Wheel DriveRegular20/23/21 mpg$3,200417
Patriot 4WD2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular22/27/24 mpg$2,800369
Patriot FWD2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/26/24 mpg$2,800378
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$2,900382
Patriot FWD2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23/28/25 mpg$2,700353

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.

2017 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.

2017 Jeep Patriot NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD4 stars3 stars5 stars3 stars21.9%No
2017 Jeep Patriot SUV FWD4 stars3 stars5 stars3 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.

2017 Jeep Patriot owner complaints

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Patriot, most recently on Mar 27, 2026. 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Jeep Patriot complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train15
Unknown or other15
Engine9
Electrical system8
Air bags7
Seats6
Seat belts5
Service brakes5
Vehicle speed control5
Steering4

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
2016 Patriot21–25 mpg14584/5
2015 Patriot21–25 mpg1315—

All Jeep Patriot years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Jeep models

2017 Jeep Cherokee2017 Jeep Compass2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee2017 Jeep Renegade2017 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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