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2013 Jeep Patriot airbags problems
severe 32 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
32
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
5crashes
5injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 32 airbags complaints filed for the 2013 Jeep Patriot, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
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Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 32 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Airbags accounts for 27% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 7 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Drivers side headrest deployed while I was driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Jeep patriot. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact was involved in a crash on the front driver side. The driver side air bag deployed upward, rather than outward. The passenger side air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. Minor injuries were sustained and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer and deemed…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 Jeep Patriot?
It's a meaningful issue. 32 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 32 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 73,441 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Jeep/Patriot.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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