Jeep Patriot vs Chrysler Pacifica
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 | Chrysler Pacifica |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 4,387 | 10,659 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2017 | 2003–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 205 | 336 |
| Fires reported | 60 | 141 |
| Injuries reported | 151 | 179 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.6% | 6.2% |
Jeep Patriot by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
840
19.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
432
9.8%
Electrical System
421
9.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
418
9.5%
Airbags
382
8.7%
Other & Unspecified
340
7.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
234
5.3%
Seat Belts
227
5.2%
Chrysler Pacifica by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
2,402
22.5%
Electrical System
1,426
13.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,423
13.4%
Body & Structure
1,092
10.2%
Steering
725
6.8%
Other & Unspecified
723
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
640
6.0%
Suspension
493
4.6%