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).
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. …
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
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. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. While sitting in the front passenger seat and utilizing the seat belt, the seat belt would periodically lock and cause a lack of movement. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The manufacturer's hotline informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The remedy would not be available until between March and May of 2017. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
I have a accident or crash car before( the Jeep was in making left turn ,in motion) I was in camuy rural area, city of puerto rico and the airbag doesn't came out thank to our. Mighty god it wasn't too much but the air bag it doesn't work.
Drivers shoulder belt will not lock on sudden pull. No driver safety. Aaa did a service check on my car today and found the drivers seat belt failure. All other seat belts operating safely. Car is out of warranty and unsafe to drive.10/17/2016.
My vehicle, along with thousands of others have been under recall for a serious safety concern. Circuits fail, which prevent the airbags from deploying and from seat belts restraining. I have waited 4 months for a resolution and there is nothing. It is unacceptable that I am forced to drive around a hazardous vehicle (pregnant!!!). Jeep should either provide a safe rental vehicle or buy this back. The value of my vehicle has greatly decreased due to this recall. How many people have to be killed before action is taken on this-- this is unacceptable and I would expect that a group whose responsibility is to keep drivers safe would allow this to continue without a resolution. I expect more.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 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 and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact called the FCA at [phone]. The FCA stated that the launch date was sometime in June. When the contact called back on July 5, 2017, he was informed that the launch would be sometime in August. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact leased a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact inquired about purchasing the vehicle from the leasing company, but was denied because it was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The parts were not available for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts would not be available until the third quarter of 2017. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Seat Belt complaints in other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 2012 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 10% of the model year's 354 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2012 Jeep Patriot seat belt problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seat belts recall for the 2012 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 2012 Jeep Patriot seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 45,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries 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.