2011 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 20%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Jeep Patriot, 20% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“You need to recall the transmissions in these vehicles its ridiculous how expensive they are no normal person can afford this fix. Nobody in wayne county even wants to work on it. O cant afford a new transmission. I just bought this car. It's only at 120k . I love my Jeep. But it is nothing but stress and depression. It is not right man.”
NHTSA complaint #11203270, filed 2019-04, 12,200 miles“While driving on the highway about 65 the jeeps motor shut off and the check engine light came on. The steering wheel would not turn. I was able to get to the side of the road and put my hazards on. This has happened twice before but I was not on the highway. The Jeep will start right back up like nothing was wrong after a few minutes. Please help very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11276960, filed 2019-10, 123,000 miles“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“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“The Jeep stalled on the highway two separate times. We were traveling 65 MPH and lost all power from engine. We were fortunately able to pull into break down lane. Jeep was taken to dealership after each episode, but they were unable to locate problem. Very dangerous. Complaint filed with Jeep. Jeep sits in driveway, afraid to use it..not good!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10947757, filed 2017-01, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034343Jun 18, 2026Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | 15% |
| 2016 | 224 | 49% |
| 2015 | 103 | 33% |
| 2014 | 156 | 28% |
| 2013 | 25 | 21% |
| 2012 | 114 | 32% |
| 2011 | 66 | 20% |
| 2010 | 15 | 11% |
| 2009 | 35 | 18% |
| 2008 | 30 | 16% |
| 2007 | 16 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Patriot
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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