Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Jeep Patriot owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact scheduled an appointment and was informed that parts were on backorder upon arrival. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
I own a 2013 Jeep Patriot. I have had nothing but issues with it and I purchased it brand new in December of 2012. From it turning completely off on me while sitting at lights. To it having power surges, and the seatbelts stop working. I had the engine replaced March of 2016 and it only has 60,000 miles on it to date. According to what Chrysler said, it malfunctioned on me and it left me stranded on a freeway late at night. There is a constant issue with the coolant system. And I am now needing another engine it, because of that issue. And Chrysler wont cover it even though it is under warranty. I will never purchase another Jeep vehicle.
My granddaughter got trap with the seat belt (rear passenger side of the car) the more we tried to release it the tighter it got, even though we unhooked it. We had to cut the seat belt to get her out. If it helps she is about 5'2" and weighs about 125 lbs. I am taking it too autoserv in tilton nh 03276 to be looked at on 4/4/2016.
Takata recall recall date: September 13, 2016 manufacturer recall number: s61 summary: the vehicles May experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. Safety risk: the potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in such crash events May increase the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy: the occupant restraint controller must be replaced. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available received letter, no remedy available months later. How can I allow my teen child to sit in the front seat without worry? I can't use my passenger seat! I called the dealer and they were also no help. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 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 contact called thomas Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram at [phone] (67791 mall rd, st clairsville, oh 43950) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer stated completed 10/26/17 9 am. Purchase dated is after incident date updated 7/25/18
I have made several attempt to get this fixed and they kept telling me that when they get the part they will fix it. This has been on going for more than a year. The vehicles May experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. Recall status recall incomplete remedy the occupant restraint controller must be replaced. Safety risk descrpition the potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in such crash events May increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that they would contact her by June of 2017 when the part became available. The contact called the manufacturer back on July 21st and was informed that the parts would be approved sometime in December. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). 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 with sumter Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram (2662 broad st, sumter, sc 29150) who advised the contact to speak to the manufacturer and provide a tentative buy back offer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, opened a case, and provided a case manager. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). 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 local dealer (darcars Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of rockville located at 755 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852; [phone]) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 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 benson Chrysler Jeep dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. 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 2013 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 Jeep Patriot, 19% of the model year's 120 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2013 Jeep Patriot seat belt problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seat belts recall for the 2013 Jeep Patriot, though it has 1 recall 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 2013 Jeep Patriot seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 61,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
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.