Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2012 Jeep Patriot owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the recall repair was not completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but no assistance was provided. No further information was available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that an oncoming vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed head on into his vehicle. None of the frontal air bags deployed. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The other driver's insurance company settled and paid for the repairs. The air bags were not diagnosed or repaired. After the contact's body damage was repaired, the check engine, brake lights, and air bag indicators started to illuminate. The contact stated that the overall computer system for the vehicle malfunctioned and all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. Beck Chevrolet Buick GMC (1601 reid st, palatka, fl 32177, [phone]) was contacted, but only offered to sell the contact a new vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was 29,000. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. While the contact's vehicle was stopped and making a left turn, an approaching vehicle ran a stop sign. The other vehicle crashed head on into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. None of the frontal air bags deployed. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The other driver's insurance company settled and paid for the body repairs. The air bags were not diagnosed or repaired. After the body repairs, the brake, check engine, and air bag indicators illuminated. Eventually, all the instrument panel gauges illuminated. The dealer (beck Chevrolet Buick GMC, 1601 reid st, palatka, fl 32177, [phone]) did not assist, but offered to sell the contact a new vehicle. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle pulled out in front of the contact's vehicle on the passenger side. The contact applied force to the brake pedal and the impact caused the contact to crash onto the side of the road. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, and shoulders which required medical attention. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V233000 (air bags, electrical system, seat belts). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
Due to the recall on the air bag module the fuse blew out causing the wiring harness to catch fire burning up the whole harness and if replaced the problem will still persist due to no part for the air bag module was driving down the road and have to pull over and call the fire department
I went to the Chrysler dealership to replace an orc module s61 that was recalled. They replaced the part but right as I was leaving the delearship, my airbag light came on. I called the dealership to let them know because I had to pick up my kids from the bus stop, she told me to bring it up during my oil change the next week. I did and they told me it wasn't their problem, the recall had nothing to do with the airbags, and quoted me at $600 for them to go through my car and check the wires. The service manager did tell me the OBD 2 reading was b1c29-left side seat thorax squib 1 open and b1c2d- right side seat thorax squib 1 open; and advised me to unplug and plug all the connectors under the seat. I did this and nothing happened. I called them back and they said they couldn't do anything to fix it and it was my fault not theirs and I recieved the same $600 quote to fix it. …
My 2012 Jeep Patriot was struck on the driver side by a van. The state patrol officer estimated the speed on impact was around 25 MPH from the vehicle that hit mine but May have been underestimated because the crush damage and distance the Jeep was pushed seems to indicate a higher impact/speed. I was struck my driver side front panel and driver door. Both driver and passenger front airbags deployed, but I had no passenger traveling with me. After everything settled from being knocked unconscious I realized that the side curtain and side impact airbags never deployed. It looks like it May have tried but failed as part of the airbag was exposed. I was transported to a hospital. They found multiple internal injuries and still looking into rotator cuff area and trauma to it. …
Total TIPM failure, with engine, brakes, steering, airbags failing all at once, with no warning, in traffic. 87 yr. Old with near fatal breakdown. Contacted Jeep, sent in documentation, told 6 mths. For reimbursement, then refused because VIN did not match recall list. Part was backordered because of mass failure.
My screen tablet show me some time on air bag is off . Turn on and turn off many times. Today 10/24/2018 . I went to Chrysler for recall but they doesn't fixed. I am very unsucefull with Chrysler. They don't give me a new date for fixed. I want reporting with you "NHTSA" thank you. I need a early messenger of you.
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.
NHTSA investigations
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 to burn too quickly when ignited.
Airbag complaints in other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2012 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 57 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 16% of the model year's 354 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2012 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 2012 Jeep Patriot airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 57,000 miles, and 29% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 1 fire and 3 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.