GMC Yukon XL Denali vs Jeep Patriot FWD
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | GMC Yukon XL Denali | Jeep Patriot FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 106 | 263 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2003 | 2007–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17% | 3.8% |
GMC Yukon XL Denali by year
What breaks
Brakes
36
34.0%
Electrical System
15
14.2%
Engine & Cooling
12
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.6%
Tires
6
5.7%
Stability & Traction Control
5
4.7%
Suspension
4
3.8%
Steering
3
2.8%
Jeep Patriot FWD by year
What breaks
Suspension
64
24.3%
Body & Structure
38
14.4%
Engine & Cooling
25
9.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
9.5%
Steering
22
8.4%
Electrical System
16
6.1%
Other & Unspecified
13
4.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
4.2%