Jeep Patriot Complaints

3,365 consumer complaints on file.

#11548955October 9, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle engine stopped while driving. This could lead to potential danger. Started about 1 year ago.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548794October 7, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS and other lights flashed on the dashboard, the vehicle slowed as if the brakes were pressed. And then it happens several more times before getting home. I brought the vehicle and saw there was a failure of the left rear ABS sensor. Upon looking the sensor is just sitting loose and the clip is rusted out and the sensor has no slot to press into. Upon research I see that this clip rusting out is a problem in these and it is very obviously a safety problem as for whatever reason the brakes engage when the sensor is faulty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548624October 6, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably in the front end, causing the steering wheel to vibrate uncontrollably. The contact also heard abnormal sounds coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vehicle was not under recall or warranty. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548308October 4, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Had throttle body cleaned 300$ in Jan 2023. Having throttle body replaced Oct 4 2023. Mechanic states an extra part is required due to redesign. Found a general recall on line dated June 2023. I had not been notified.. costing me a few dollars under a $1000 to repair. Car almost died 3x from no power trying to go home.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547764October 2, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
The passenger headrest deployed at sometime when I was not in the car. Driver's headrest is fine/normal. Can this be reset?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547268September 29, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The throttle body on my 2015 Jeep has been replaced twice and is faulty again for the third time. I've owned the vehicle since brand new from dealer. The throttle body’s main task is regulating air intake on the engine. The throttle body malfunction makes the Jeep prone to engine stalling, starting failure, or power surge while accelerating. It is a safety hazard and environmental hazard, since the problem impacts engines and emissions. Significant problems like reduced acceleration or deteriorating fuel efficiency.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547113September 28, 2023
SUSPENSION
Rear cross members and majority of the subframe rusted out, but this only was an issue 2 years after the extended warranty expired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546935September 27, 2023
ENGINE
Vehicles stalls during driving. Fault code relates to crankshaft sensor. Other vehicles from same year have been recalled but this vehicle was not included. Vehicle has stalled at highway speed numerous times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546520September 26, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Over the past year, the car has had 4 crank position sensors, new pig tails/connectors on the wire harness, a new throttle body, and a new MCM. The Jeep will randomly shut off without warning either at stoplights/traffic or on the highway at speed. While at speed, the car will "restart" itself, but if it stalls while stagnant a manual restart is necessary. When the stalling occurs, warning lights do not appear on the dash. Lately, however; the crank position code P0339 has come up with the check engine light. I recently experienced a crank position sensor code followed by a cylinder 3 misfire which caused the car to go into limp mode. Once I replaced the MCM, the misfire went away. Most recently (today) the car stalled in the middle of an intersection while making a left turn; my [XXX] son was in the car with me. Since it was a stop light, the car was able to be restarted in time, but had it been a stop sign/non-stop oncoming traffic, the situation could have been much worse. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546589September 26, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION
The rear sub frame suddenly broke (rusted out) There was a known recall for 2008-2012 Jeep Patriot's, but not 2013 [XXX] I have Photos, but the form wouldn't let me upload them. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546485September 25, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My Jeep began having a few second stall and restart while driving randomly late 2020. I’m the last 6 months it stalls for longer periods of time but I initially was able to put it in neutral and restart it. About 4 months ago it became more and more difficult to start after I would be forced to pull to the side of the road with no power, hard steering and hard brakes. The check engine light came on at one point. I called the dealership and it was suggested that I take the Jeep in. The diagnostic code indicated the crankshaft position sensor (P0339). But the check engine light wasn’t flashing and it was late in the afternoon so I had to make an appointment to take it back. After 4 days the check engine light went off. The stalling just got very frequent. I would put it in park and turn the ignition repeatedly and after several minutes it would regain power. Just over 1 month ago it stalled in the middle of a busy intersection during afternoon rush hour. It had to be pushed out of the intersection. After more than 10 minutes of continued ignition turns it started and I made it 3 blocks to home and parked it. I had it towed to the same dealership 5 days ago. The crankshaft position sensor has to be replaced. I’ve done research over the last 48 hours and found there was a recall for some 2016 Jeep Patriots for the crankshaft position sensor because it was a safety problem. I’ve checked my VIN number and there has been no recall for this on my vehicle. However, my Jeep Patriot is a 2016 with the exact same problem the the recall was initiated for. Please help me with this if you’re able to. I don’t know where else to turn.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11545626September 20, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicle stalls after a gas fill up. Daughter was stuck in traffic. No Power steering, brakes, etc. Started back up. very dangerous. This has happened after every fill up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543776September 11, 2023
SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543916September 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transmission overheat warning , Engine loses power and slows to around 30MPH Poses risk to myself and others on highway because can not accelerate to get out of traffic Has not been confirmed by dealer Has been inspected by mechanic The hot transmission warning light comes on.This has been going on several years
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543717September 10, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2015 Jeep Patriot randomly loses power to the engine/stalls out nearly every time I make a trip. More specifically, the RPMs will suddenly drop to zero. This has happened at every speed from 10 mph to 80 mph. Often I have to pull over, take the key out and lock/unlock the doors several times to get the engine to start back up. I have been stranded for as long as 45 minutes to an hour waiting for the vehicle to become operable again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542989September 6, 2023
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a tire repair shop for alignment and tire rotation services; however, the contact was informed that the services could not be performed because the rear crossmember was severely corroded and fractured, which caused damages to the rear tires. Additionally, the mechanic informed the contact that the front crossmember was corroded. The vehicle was towed to the residence of the contact's mother. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under TSB Number: 23-007-17 REV.B, because the TSB had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542378September 3, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
I nearly died this time. The crankshaft sensor was replaced like advised and the engine stalled turning left in an intersection. Official Complaint #2. Thankfully no one was behind me. See previous complaint for more details.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542046September 1, 2023
ENGINE, STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Vehicle suddenly stalls with no prior warning, both while driving and at rest. This cannot be duplicated and does not throw codes on the code scanner. Occasionally it will "hiccup" and keep going instead of a complete stall. RPM drops to zero and will then jump back to their prior reading. The vehicle becomes impossible to control (stalled so no speed st all abd difficult to steer). Mechanic cannot duplicate problem or find code on their reader. We have replaced the throttle body and one camshaft sensor but not the other, more difficult to reach sensor. There is a current recall for camshaft/crankshaft sensor that applies to some 2016 jeep patriots but ours falls outside of that manufacturing date range.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542139September 1, 2023
SEATS
My car was parked when the headrest deployed, causing it to forcefully pop out and break.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541535August 29, 2023
AIR BAGS
Head rest in drivers side deployed while driving home from work today after inspecting it once home seems to have a broken clip
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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