Chrysler Jeep Patriot (2010)
2010 Chrysler Jeep Patriot
CarHunch analysed 276 real MOT records for the 2010 Chrysler Jeep Patriot.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot is a concerning prospect: its 70% first-time pass rate trails the UK average of 80% by a significant margin, and more troublingly, 56.5% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—well above acceptable levels for a buyer considering one. The diesel variant, which makes up the majority of the cohort, performs marginally worse at 69.1%.
At around 68,000 miles on average, these Patriots are showing their age through an average of 5 failures and nearly 27 advisories per test—suggesting systemic wear rather than isolated issues. If you're seriously interested in this model, budget for substantial repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and emissions systems, as the dangerous defect rate suggests these are recurring problem areas.
We have limited data for the 2010 Chrysler Jeep Patriot — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 276 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 276 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.
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Before you buy a 2010 Chrysler Jeep Patriot
Based on MOT data from 276 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (64%) | 177 | 69.1% | 5.05 |
| Petrol (36%) | 99 | 71.4% | 4.93 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,522 Chrysler Jeep Patriot vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Chrysler Jeep Patriot vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Chrysler Jeep Patriot vehicles fall between 57,674 and 87,594 miles.
2010 Chrysler Jeep Patriot — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 44% of 2010 Chrysler Jeep Patriots are still active.
Numbers are declining — 118 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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