Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Jeep Patriot owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
No dash lights, in my way to work someone cut into my(crossed solid line) lane and my vehicle hit the rear end of the vehicle that cut into my lane. Going around 55 and wearing my seatbelt, slammed on the breaks, couldn't go around without flipping my car so we collided. The front end of my car was completely destroyed and the airbags did not deploy. I am this cars second owner after my father bought it new & if he knew it would almost kill his daughter in 12 years he never would have bought it. It had no accident history and had been told the recall was fixed when it very obviously was not. We had a rep from Chrysler come and pull the crash data, and he tried to tell me there was no reason for the airbags to go off. The entire front of my car was crushed, there is no possible way they should not have triggered for the severity of the accident I was in. …
The driver side seatbelt is buckled and will release without the release button being pressed. This has happened on several occasions. When a driver can not count on the support and protection of their seatbelt their life is at greater risk every time they get behind the wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, a vehicle came across from the opposite lane and crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle, the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt pretensioners failed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries and required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic with the diagnoses unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
I was not notified that my Patriot was under a major safety recall. I contacted Chrysler corp. And was given the run around. I finally was put into a rental that I did not have to pay for ( I had to pay the first week because they refused to pay for it at first) and as of now my car is sitting in my garage with a full tank of gas, brand new transmission and brand new tires. There is no fix and I have been in a rental for about two months. I feel this recall is bigger then they are leading on and that there will not be a fix. I do not know what to do. I am extremely upset that I have been driving this care for over three years with my children in it and the possibility of the safety system not working terrifies me. Please let me know what I can do about this. I am at a loss of words. Side not: my drivers air bag malfunctioned a few months ago when I was driving it. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Safety recall n01 / NHTSA 13v-233 reprogram occupant restraint control module this Jeep Patriot passenger seatbelt unlocks itself. When there is pressured applied to belt and it unlocks. It scares me because at times I have passengers such as my daughter and if anything happens to her or anyone else that is riding in my car I dont have a clue to what I would do.
I am making a compliant to your company about my airbags and seat belt pretension. I received a recall notice in July 2017 and went online to find out how and where to get the recall issue handled. While online I was informed that the parts needed to correct my seatbelt and airbag problem was not in. I applied to receive an email to inform me of when the part(s) needed to correct this issue would be in. I was given a reference number since 7/24/17 and I have not received anything on getting my car repaired. I drive this car daily and would like to know when it will be repaired. My feelings of safety or constantly been tested as I have to travel daily and this is my source of transportation. I feel that 6 months has been long enough to wait for something to be done. Your company has not addressed this issue in a timely manner and no updates have been emailed or sent to me. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in December of 2016. The dealer (duluth Dodge inc, 4755 miller trunk hwy, duluth, mn, 55811,) was notified of the recall in December of 2016 and informed that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was contacted in April of 2017 and they stated that the part was still not available. The dealer was contacted the last week in August 2017 and confirmed that they had the part available and scheduled an appointment for September 1st 2017, when the contact had arrived the dealer apologized that they no longer had the part and that they would reorder the part but in their name. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke to auto world of big stone gap located at 721 e 5th st n, big stone gap, va 24219, where it was informed that parts were not available and they did not know when parts would become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that parts would be available in June of 2017. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirmed parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (stoneridge Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 2700 stoneridge dr, pleasanton, ca 94588[phone]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy, and informed the contact that the parts were restricted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Seat Belt complaints in other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 2011 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the seat belts of the 2011 Jeep Patriot, 8% of the model year's 326 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2011 Jeep Patriot seat belt problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seat belts recall for the 2011 Jeep Patriot, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Patriot seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to seat belts 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.