Jeep Patriot Complaints

3,365 consumer complaints on file.

#11560052December 14, 2023
STEERING, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted to park and turned off. After waiting for several minutes, the vehicle was restarted and regained power; however, the vehicle was sputtering while starting. The check engine warning light illuminated with a red lightning bolt flashing when the failure occurred. The failure reoccurred after being repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the electronic throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred a second time and the vehicle was returned to the mechanic but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560152December 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I would like to know if the vehicle was in the flood of 2020 1st of all. I've had this vehicle in Many times before I was told there was no maintenance work done prior to me buying it from a dealer. Been addressing a bad odder upon starting the vehicle for over a year. The smell is in the cab also. Now being told it could be the catalytic converter @ 51,000 miles on the vehicle. I've already spent over $1,300.00 to cover normal maintenance that was never done by the dealer I bought the vehicle from. My extended warranty ran out a month or so ago. This has put my life in danger being I'm breathing exhaust/ fumes. Please advise & thank you
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
#11558839December 6, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The crankshaft or cam shaft sensor is malfunctioning and my engine stalls while I am driving. This has happened about 10 times now. I found a recall for this issue on 2016 Jeep Patriots, but my VIN does not come up with any recalls. I believe this recall needs to be expanded.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#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
#11557582November 30, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving down the road at night the headlights and dash lights go off for about a couple of seconds and then come back on. When this started happening the radio also stopped working in the vehicle.
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
#11557496November 29, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
After refueling the vehicle at a gas station, I drive about a 1/4 of a mile and the engine will stall and die. It will immediately restart and when I step on the gas pedal the engine has no power and will stall again. I will start it a third time and then it will run ok until I need to fill-up again. I think this is a safety hazard because I stand a good chance of getting rear ended being stuck in traffic. I have read many articles about people having the same problem. Seems the fix is replacing the gas tank which costs about $1500.00. Please make the responsible party face this serious safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555946November 19, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This car keeps shutting off and having overheating issues on and off while driving. I have replaced all pistons, fuel injectors, relays, gaskets, thermostats, hoses, and the catalytic converter. I've seen that over 60,000 cases have been reported about this issue with this vehicle and these vehicles are still being sold used at used car dealers despite the issues being unrepairable. This is a real safety issue as the car stops running with no warning no matter where you are driving. You can see all the same reports on multiple sites online. Why hasn't jeep done anything about this issue? I know I bought mine used but I'm sure the used car dealer would have never had this vehicle on their lot if it was recalled as it should have been.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555174November 14, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Engine stalls several minutes after filling up the gas tank. Occurs on every fill up with gas. The stalling stops after being driving a mile to more.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554250November 8, 2023
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR, PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:ACTUATOR/SOLENOID
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact turned off the vehicle and heard an unusual clicking sound. The contact later discovered that the battery had been drained. The contact stated the failure recurred almost every two years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed actuator. The contact was informed that the actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554074November 7, 2023
ENGINE
Catalytic converter is bad. Check engine light is on. Other 2015 Patriots have a recall for catalytic converter recall but mine is not on that list. Should be.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554075November 7, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, SERVICE BRAKES, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Yes components available for inspection/ yes sold by dealership with undisclosed problems/ yes problems confirmed by dealer/ no component inspected. 1st noticed foul smell upon starting vehicle/ failure to start/ chugging/ brakes noise/ smell inside cab. Been Verified noted vehicle was in flood??? all occurred beginning 2022. Could not get the vehicle in till 03/23. All dealerships backed up wait out 8 weeks. I have had my vehicle to 3 different certified dealerships. I bought an extended warranty that no one will honor. Bought a vehicle without the full disclosure[ reconditioning repair orders[
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
#11552172October 27, 2023
POWER TRAIN, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several attempts were needed before the vehicle would start. The contact stated that while accelerating, the transmission was slipping. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. There was a warning light indicating that the vehicle needed to be serviced. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body had failed due to an air intake failure. The contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired; however, the failure recurred and became persistent. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551414October 23, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Faulty gas tank. Doesn’t fill and gas shoots out during the fill process.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551179October 21, 2023
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The front head rest employed because the part broke inside
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
#11549250October 10, 2023
SEATS
The passenger-side active headrest on my 2016 Jeep Patriot deployed randomly while I was driving. There was no warning prior to the incident. The plastic surrounding the pin broke away and caused the front cushion of the headrest to spring forward. If someone had been sitting in the passenger seat, they could have been struck in the back of the head, and if the driver's seat were to deploy in this manner, it could have caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The headrest has not been inspected by a dealer or service center, but the cause is clearly visible. The problem occurred suddenly and without warning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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