2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After filling up with gas, the car started jerking when driving. When sitting at a traffic light, the car just shut off. This occurs after filling up the tank with gas. When sitting at traffic lights, the cars RPM's drop that the car almost shuts off if you don't keep it moving.”
NHTSA complaint #11092545, filed 2018-05, 58,700 miles“Vehicle stalls out driving down the road after filling gas tank to full level. This is extremely dangerous situation that many people with the Jeep patriot are experiencing. The fix is known. When will this issue be recalled and addressed?”
NHTSA complaint #11161370, filed 2018-12, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 (na) Jeep PATRIOT 4X4. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the steering failed. The vehicle lost power while driving approximately 60 MPH. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10956375, filed 2017-02, 116,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4
11 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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