Jeep Patriot Complaints (2014)

548 consumer complaints on file.

#11604937July 28, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Head rest Active Restraint System(ARS) deployed on my passenger side front seat for my 2014 Jeep Patriot while it was parked. Looking at the head rest, the bar that keeps the ARS in place and locked in place, broke out of the plastic housing that was holding the head rest in the correct place. When the plastic housing broke the ARS deployed when the car was in park. If this had occured while driving it could have caused significant injury or an accident if the driver side head rest would have deployed while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604738July 26, 2024
SEATS
On July 25, 2024 the front passenger headrest randomly deployed while the vehicle was parked. I was seated in that seat when it happened. Because I was leaning to the side I was not injured. Today, July 26, 2024, I brought the vehicle in to a Jeep service center to confirm that is what happened, it was confirmed that this is a problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604157July 23, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK AND DRIVING FOR ABOUT A MILE, VEHICLE STUTTERS AND STALLS. DURING THIS, THE BRAKES ARE DIFFICULT TO WORK AND THE STEERING GOES OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED AFTER FILLING GAS TANK MANY TIMES, MOST RECENTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET WHERE I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. AFTERWARD, I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RESTART. IT HAS A SLOW START, AND THE PROBLEM SOMETIMES HAPPENS ONE OR TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES, BUT THEN RUNS FINE UNTIL THE NEXT TIME I HAVE TO FILL UP THE GAS TANK. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND NO SOLUTION WAS FOUND. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602392July 15, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled, and the check engine and oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the main crankshaft had blown out. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure with the NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V552000 (Engine); however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588302May 12, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The front turn signals fail continuously as the turn signal units leak and fill with water causing the bulbs to short out. I called one dealer in the past and was told they were not covered by my warranty due to my vehicle's age, it's a 2014. The cost to repair is expensive as you have to access the turn signal unit through the front wheel wells to change the bulbs. The bulbs are inexpensive but the labor is costly due to the labor required. I have had to replace bulbs once every 12-18 months due to this problem. Most recent failures are detailed below, once agin both turn signals have failed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11584628April 22, 2024
Other/I am not sure
The Snuglock feature on the car seat is not securing the seat belt for a safe installation. My child is able to loosen the installation of the car seat belt by pushing on vehicle seat while rear facing in the car seat. This is a reoccurring problem, even after reinstallation. The seat belt comes loose. This means in an accident the car seat would likely move off of the vehicle seat due to failure of the seat belt securing it to the vehicle seat.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11583835April 18, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When I pull up somewhere and apply brakes it will start jerking and act like it wants to go but if I put the Jeep in park or neutral it stops. It's like the whole jeep will lunge forward when I am sitting there with my foot on the brake and it just feels like it's going to take off or die. it can't make up its mind.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578069March 18, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
No warning lights have appeared; after an oil change, the technician said there is some oil seepage; at start up, the vehicle smells like gas and clicks and start up. The fumes are overwhelming at times. Off and on driving the vehicle clicks 2-4 times then stops. No warning lights are illuminating. The ECT had a failure at 67676 mileage the vehicle smelled like gas and would not accelerate, The Throttle body was replaced. No recall notice for this failure is listed for this vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11569883February 5, 2024
SEAT BELTS
seat belt on driver side is fully extended and will not retract properly- wondering if the seat belts will even work in the event of an accident
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11564254January 8, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Driving normal then suddenly power loss, jeep went into acceleration then loss of power, the ETC , traction control, and check engine lights came on, got a uo4o1 code, I was on the interstate with my son in the car. We were lucky to exit before horrible consequences. The electronic throttle control was bad.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562473December 28, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Engine jerking really had while vehicle is in drive and idle hard while sitting still
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561721December 24, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Driving normal when i lost control of the throttle jeep went into limp mode, the ETC , traction control, and check engine lights came on, got a uo4o1 code, if i was on the interstate could have been bad when it went into limp mode, the electronic throttle control was bad
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561144December 20, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the Emissions Recall U67. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 157,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559778December 12, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owned 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while a family member was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The contact stated that the driver's front air bag did not deploy and the family member died in the crash. The driver was the only occupant in the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the police impound lot. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
1
#11557921December 1, 2023
ENGINE
When travelling at high speeds, the engine repeatedly stalls, the engine light comes on the engine shuts down posing a major safety risk especially when on the highway at 65-70 mile hour speeds. There is a recall on similar models, but my vehicle's vin number is not showing. I am concerned that this vehicle has the same issue, but Chrysler is refusing to check it. The recall campaign number is N52 for a certain group of vehicles of the same model and the problem described is exactly what I am having with my vehicle. Essentially, my vehicle is posing a serious safety hazard and Chrysler is not willing to address it. I would appreciate any help with this matter. I have had two different mechanics look at it before I saw the recall and unable to detect the problem. Now that I have read the information on the recall, I want to have Chrysler review it for the recall. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11557575November 30, 2023
SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Head restraint on passenger side deployed while not car. There was no collision. The car was parked in my drive. Chrysler avoids responsibility. My car has under 64,000 miles. It could have hurt a passenger if I was traveling. There should have been a recall. There are class suits on the problem with Chrysler vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11557583November 30, 2023
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side headrest unintendedly deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed and determined that the headrest needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact had not received a callback. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552743October 30, 2023
POWER TRAIN
At long rides in hot weather traveling over 65 miles a hour car slows down to a sto was in fast lane at time had to put hazards on to make to shoulder a message on dashboard lights up red circle with ! Inside of circle looked on manual its marked as transmission overheat when vehicle cools down can start driving again I've brought to dealer in NJ and fla for problem mechanics state can't duplicate message so did unwanted repairs when today 10/30/2023 after complaining to Chrysler now they can dupicate message and states theres a problem with transmission this problem had been with me since I brought car in 2014 i looked online and have seen many complaints about the cvt transmission my car is at dealer now with price tag of 9000 to repair please help me get my repairs
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550343October 17, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Lightning bolt symbol, check engine light and traction control lights came on and vehicle went into limp mode while taking my 3 yr old to pre school. Scans say vacuum leak/throttle body. This is a recurrent problem with these cars and has had recalls on certain ones. Almost didnt make it where i was going. . . Needs to be addresses on this model too. My car only has 76,721 miles.
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

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