2011 Jeep Patriot air bags problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2011 Jeep Patriot — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V288000 (AIR BAGS)…”
filed Jun 2, 2025
“I have and airbag check light on on my dashboard. I tested the code and it corresponds to B1B06 (Driver Airbag Squib 2 circuit Open). This matches a recall done on previously. NHTSA Recall Number 16V-288, in which my vehicle was MISSED from the recall!! Now that my vehicle is indicating the problem…”
filed Jun 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 8 | 14% |
| 2016 Patriot | 33 | 7% |
| 2015 Patriot | 20 | 6% |
| 2014 Patriot | 149 | 27% |
| 2013 Patriot | 33 | 28% |
| 2012 Patriot | 56 | 16% |
| 2010 Patriot | 26 | 19% |
| 2009 Patriot | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 Patriot | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Jeep Patriot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.