Sell your 2013 Jeep Patriot for cash

The 2013 Jeep Patriot is a SUV that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl engines. At 13 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2013 Jeep Patriot at a glance

Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
TransmissionsManual 5-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy20–23 city / 23–30 highway / 21–25 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,700–$3,200 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂349–418 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score5–7 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score5–7 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,344 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating4,435 lb
Versions tested by EPA7 configurations: Patriot 2WD, Patriot 4WD
Age13 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 13 years old, most of a 2013 Patriot's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2013 Patriot weighed 3,344 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Patriot. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 63,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2013 Jeep Patriot recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2013 Jeep Patriot. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsSep 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V668000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from…

Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Common 2013 Patriot problems

Owners have filed 120 complaints about the 2013 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA. 5 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 5 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags33
  • Engine25
  • Seat Belts23
  • Power Train19
  • Unknown or Other13
  • Electrical System11

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags63,000 mi
  • Engine48,000 mi
  • Seat Belts60,000 mi
  • Power Train69,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other53,000 mi
  • Electrical System51,000 mi

2013 Jeep Patriot crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Jeep Patriot, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Suv, 2WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9%
Suv, 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2013 Jeep Patriot service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 92 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2013 Jeep Patriot. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

1 of them is a warranty extension. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System11
  • Equipment8
  • Structure7
  • Engine and Engine Cooling6
  • Service Brakes6
  • Equipment4

Recent bulletins

  • Warranty Program/ExtensionJun 2026 · U67 Combo Rev11

    Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · 9100645

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · 9100653

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2025 · 104087

    Actuator - a/c and heater

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2013 Jeep Patriot.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

SeatsPE19014 · opened Sep 2019, closed Feb 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When O

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Selling a 2013 Patriot: questions

How much is a 2013 Jeep Patriot worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2013 Patriot that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2013 Patriots that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2013 Patriot with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Jeep Patriot; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2013 Patriot?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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