Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Jeep Patriot owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Sometimes when I turn my steering wheel the air bag light turns on. It does not always stay on and only comes on occasionally, usually when I make a turn. I got the diagnostics tan and the error code B1B02 Driver Airbag squib 1 circuit open. There was recently a couple of recalls (S61 occupant restraint controller and N01 reprogram occupant control restraint module) for my 2010 Jeep Patriot. I believe this issue with the error code I'm receiving is related to the recall issue, especially since the light does not stay on consistently. Dealership confirmed code B1B02 and would cost $972 for part and service. Consumer stated complaint was filed on Sept. 4, 2021.
i never received a letter about X69 extendy warranty on cross member frame and now im told the bottom of my frame is all rusted and my back tires are bending in and i cant drive the car safely and needs replacement and that its been like this for awhile had i been informed of this x69 i would of taken my jeep in to get fixed i am extremely upset and would like to know if anyone can help me. and my air bag module light came on and i paid over 1000.00 for that to be repaired and i was told there was a recall on that and i never got that letter. i am very distraught over this.
The airbag clock spring fails. The horn will go off unexpectedly while driving and parked when the car is turned off This is causing drivers to look in panic and emergency causing distracted driving I took this to the dealer 2 years ago before someone posted this online what the issue was. They could not find the issue There are no lights or warnings that appear I know another person with a 2012 jeep wrangler and that air bag clock spring was recalled
First the hood light came on-then the emergency brake light-then the air bag light-now my headlights wont go off. It was diagnosed as a faulty TIPM. I'm concerned the air bags might be deployed creating a major safety issue I've heard there are numerous complaints on TIPM's and that there may be a recall. Is that true?
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving at a low speed and making a left turn, the vehicle was struck by another vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact mentioned that the seat belts failed to keep the occupants restrained. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the driver and front seat passenger sustained minor injuries, which did not require medical attention. The contact also stated that the child in a child safety seat on the rear driver's side sustained a burn from the seat belt. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact emailed the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was 92,772.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle sustained significant damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. Also, the front passenger seat belt failed to secure the occupant, causing the passenger to make contact with the dashboard. The passenger sustained neck and torso injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously service per NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was 110,000.
We have 2 vehicles under recall s61/NHTSA 16v-668 dated 10/01/16 and still no remedy. This recall puts our lives in Jeep's hands every time we drive our cars. The other Patriot under this recall was hit by a deer while driving and the airbags did not deploy. Luckily, that time we were not injured, but what about next time?
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was injured but no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
I have a 2010 Jeep Patriot and it has been having random issues that it turns out are related to a failed TIPM which Chrysler knows about and is not addressing. My horn randomly honks, the airbags did not deploy in a recent small accident, and now the car won't start. All of these items are noted as related to a failing TIPM and all can be found all over the internet when searching for "2010 Jeep Patriot won't start". Based on the most recent problem (no starting), I replaced the battery and the starter with no fix. Jeep should have to fix this if they have known about it and the potentially dangerous implications. Right now the car is parked in my driveway because I had to get it towed home.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started. The contact had to wait approximately four seconds to turn the vehicle off and back on in order for the driver's side air bag indicator to turn off. The vehicle was taken to carl burger Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram world (8355 hercules st, la mesa, ca 91942) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring for the driver's air bag failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Related recalls
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.
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.
Airbag complaints in other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Jeep Patriot, 16% of the model year's 188 complaints. The component named most often is frontal › driver clockspring/spiral cassette (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Jeep Patriot airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-668 (air bags, Sep 15, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Jeep Patriot airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 6 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.