Jeep Patriot Complaints

3,365 consumer complaints on file.

#11706405December 21, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle began not accelerating and then shut-off. Check engine light was not on, but it sputters. I put it in the shop and was told it's the engine and needs replacing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706245December 20, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Car dies as I’m driving wiring issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705627December 17, 2025
AIR BAGS
The driver headrest deployed without being in an accident. Took my vehicle to Phillips Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership on November 24, 2025 and the associate informed of the recalls/warranty I have. The invoice comment from the dealership "Performed inspection driver side front headrest has failed cannot replace due to part being discontinued." This results in driving a vehicle that is unsafe. I spoke with Chrysler hotline regarding the issue 12/2, 12/3, 12/8, 12/17 and was given a case # 94878288 which was closed without the problem being fixed/repaired. Just trying to get this issue resolved while the part is a recall and covered through the warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703520December 7, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
New pads, rotor, caliper, and wheel hub installed. After driving around 200 miles, approximately 10 days later, while applying the brakes, the rear wheel locked. This caused a roll over crash.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11699896November 17, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I continually have the same issue with this vehicle. It started only a couple of months after initial purchase and has happened various times since. Today was one of those days it occurred, the ABS system will turn on along with the traction control light in the middle of the freeway causing the vehicle to immediately slow down, I could not accelerate and was almost hit by the car behind me because of it. The last time this happened I was in a remote location and was stranded for about an hour with no signal to call anyone. When this happens the car does not turn immediately back on and you can hear it continuously cranking. This vehicle has been in and out of the repair shops and the Chrysler hall could not figure out what was wrong with it. It stopped doing it but now it started again. I notice that when this happens the car starts tugging while driving and will spin out when attempting to brake. It happens randomly and that is very scary and dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696952November 1, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Throttle body light keeps coming on. Dealer states it is PCM issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695843October 27, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light and traction control warning light were illuminated. In addition, the contact had to use force to steer the wheel. The contact was unable to coast to the side of the road during several failures. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that after resuming driving, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the crankshaft and camshaft sensors had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V907000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695473October 24, 2025
ENGINE
While driving home from a wedding with a passenger in my car, the engine for my Jeep Patriot stalled several times. The car would come to a stop and was difficult to control when the stalling occurred, putting both myself and my passenger at risk of a traffic accident. The car was towed to an independent service center which documented in their reports the engine stalling repeatedly. This independent service center was not able to alleviate the issue despite replacing the crankshaft and camshaft sensors. I then took the car to my local Jeep dealership, which performed further repairs on the crankshaft sensor and wiring harnesses, thereby resolving the problem. The vehicle and components were not inspected by any other parties to my knowledge. There were no warning lights or prior indication that the engine was about to stall, adding to the danger associated with this incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691580October 6, 2025
SUSPENSION
Rusted rear sub frame and suspension parts
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690322September 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When driving down the road the car just shuts off and it’s dangerous especially in busy areas it happens 6 times a day.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688798September 22, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While the contact’s daughter was driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and decelerated unintendedly. During the failure, the power steering, brake assist, and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road, where the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed and after approximately 30 - 40 minutes, the vehicle was restarted. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V115000 (Electrical System); online, which indicated a similar failure and that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) might fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning. The make and model year was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688260September 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Passenger headrest deployed open even though there was no collision
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687795September 17, 2025
ENGINE
My engine has stalled in mid drive causing sever risk of crash. No check engine light on and does not occur every day.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686811September 12, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel and the oxygen were not mixing correctly. The dealer confirmed that the throttle body box sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, who confirmed that the same failure had reoccurred. The throttle body box sensor was replaced again. The contact stated that after the repair, while starting the vehicle, there was a misfire coming from the engine. The contact made several attempts, but the failure persisted. After turning off the vehicle, waiting for a while, and then restarting the vehicle, the contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer a third time, and the dealer determined that the same part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,105.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684580September 2, 2025
ENGINE
My son was driving his vehicle on the interstate in Florida when all of the sudden engine stopped working. He was able to navigate to the side and eventually it started up and made back to campus. Codes had came up so took to Firestone and changed spark plugs. We checked NHTSA website for engine recalls and showed had some but not for his specific vehicle per VIN. Only sounded a little better so took to Jeep dealership and paid for diagnostic evaluation and told “alternator falling apart” but nothing wrong with engine or transmission. They changed a belt Dealership also said no recall for his particular vehicle. Problem continued so took to local mechanism who replaced alternator and a good bit better. So between 8/20/25-8/26/25, he took car to 3 repair shops that couldn’t find the problem completely. Then on [XXX] while driving on interstate, son saw smoke then fire coming from under hood. Car caught on fire. Was able to pull over and call 911 who had fire department put out fire. He survived fire but emotionally a wreak. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684283September 1, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STRUCTURE:BODY
Because they have not sealed the screws on the interior side of the roof that hold the rails on top of the Jeep it now leaks since we have attached a kayak rack to those Jeep factory placed rails. Jeep is not willing to repair it and it requires tearing out the complete interior headliner to repair. After it rains the water sits in the door frame and leaks into the floor of the backseat causing molding issues (last good rain we got I ended up with an inch of water sitting in the back floorboard). It also collects in the front interior light fixture so when you drive and come to a stop there is water coming down all over the dashboard and the electrical/computer components of the dash. I called Jeep customer service and they won't repair it even though it is a VERY COMMON problem (per google search to try and see what the cause and repair entails, this is how I found out that the rail screws are the issue). Since it is a common problem and Jeep doesn't want to repair it and it is not only ruining my headliner and the carpet, but it also poses a risk when driving that it distracts as you try to sop it up as it's leaking from the light fixture as you drive and there's no other way to get it out without taking the whole inside of the Jeep apart.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683519August 27, 2025
SEATS
Drivers headrest deployed while vehicle was in my driveway overnight. I could have been injured or it could have cause an accident if the headrest deployed while driving. Many other people online have had this issue with their 2015 Jeep Patroit. No warnings provided and despite an auto repair place stating they cannot repair it but they believe there was a recall for this. I have not found one but there should be. Because I was told it was expensive to replace I did not have it repaired when it occurred sometime in early 2024. No police informed since it occurred while parked in my driveway overnight.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683001August 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
While driving my 2016 Jeep Patriot on multiple occasions, the engine suddenly shuts off without warning. After shutting off the car would also have alot of issues restarting. I finally took it to multiple mechanics and they all indicated they couldn't find out exactly what was the problem, given nothing showed up on their diagnostics testing's. After the car finally wouldn't start anymore, i got it towed to the dealership and they diagnosed the car with failed crankshaft sensor (which has already been recalled on a chunk of the 2016 Jeep patriots manufactured).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682237August 21, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SEATS
Headrest safety device deployed without a rear-end accident, while driving, did not hurt driver. Can not put headrest back into place scared driver
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680687August 14, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally, but the failure persisted. The contact used a diagnostic code reader to determine that the camshaft sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The camshaft sensor was replaced, but the failure persisted. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V907000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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