Jeep Patriot FWD vs Toyota Prius V
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 | Jeep Patriot FWD | Toyota Prius V |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 263 | 649 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2010 | 2011–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 67 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.8% | 18.8% |
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%
Toyota Prius V by year
What breaks
Brakes
257
39.6%
Engine & Cooling
71
10.9%
Electrical System
61
9.4%
Other & Unspecified
44
6.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
37
5.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
36
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
22
3.4%
Airbags
20
3.1%