2011 Jeep Patriot Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 10%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Jeep Patriot, 10% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife was driving the Jeep and it turned off on her twice trying to get it back home. All electrical went out and engine stalled. After the second time it only goes 10 MPH and still stalls and powers off. It is very dangerous and I feel something should be done from the number of complaints on the web.”
NHTSA complaint #11299801, filed 2020-01, 10 miles“Since I bought this in 2011 it has always idled rough and stalled randomly. Apparently there is no fix for this random stalling and it has almost caused me to get in several car accidents and one time to crash on the sidewalk and almost harm pedestrians. Unfortunately I think I will be forced to sell this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11252669, filed 2019-09, 55,000 miles“Car engine cuts out while stationary or trying to start moving. Steering wheel and shifter locks up. Then typically restarts right away. Check engine light thens comes on, but nothing shows up when running diagnostics. Very scared this will happen to me while going 70 on a highway. I could easily be hit. This seems to be a very common problem among this type of car.”
NHTSA complaint #11084391, filed 2018-04, 60,000 miles“I will be driving my Jeep Patriot and it will just stall out. I have to wait for a while and it starts up. It will again stall or run fine for awhile. The last time I was entering the 10fwy in los angeles and it stalled nearly causing a major accident. I had my 3 young kids with me. Now it sits in my garage as I make monthly payments. Help me”
NHTSA complaint #11019809, filed 2017-08, 88,000 miles“I have had my car stall on the highway at a high speed and also at low speed at least 7 times since I have owned it. I have contacted a Jeep dealer and also Jeep customer service. They will not fix under a recall. I have researched this problem a lot and it has happened several times to several people.”
NHTSA complaint #11014114, filed 2017-08, 28,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V233000Jun 4, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The…Covers: Jeep Patriot 2010–2012, Compass 2010–2012
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 14% |
| 2016 | 99 | 22% |
| 2015 | 63 | 20% |
| 2014 | 89 | 16% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 44 | 12% |
| 2011 | 32 | 10% |
| 2010 | 21 | 15% |
| 2009 | 24 | 13% |
| 2008 | 23 | 12% |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Patriot
66 complaintsSuspension
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Jeep Patriot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology