2012 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 114about this part
- Share
- 32%of 354 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 114 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 32% of the 354 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I turn my blinkers on left or right blinker, the windshield wipers come on. Not every time, but at least once a day.catalytic converter emissions will not pas inspections. This car is not that old and have read many people complaining about the catalytic converter not passing inspection because of emissions. My car will not pass inspection and was told they were recalling Jeep patriots.”
NHTSA complaint #11400202, filed 2021-03, 146,000 miles“It always happens while on the freeway. After a chokehold hours of driving, gas tank is fine, my cause shuts off, unable to accel and no function to increase speed. I have to then pull to the side and wait for it to cool down. This has happened 3 times. Last time it happened I had only been driving for 1 hr and the transmission temp. Warning light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11098277, filed 2018-05, 45,336 miles“My wife was traveling over thanksgiving on her way home on the interstate 70 MPH and the Jeep just shuts off, lots of traffic loses all power, so she pulled over and called me, I had her to turn the switch to the off position and back to run a couple of time and it started, she drove the rest of the way home approx. 100 miles with the engine light on.”
NHTSA complaint #10928110, filed 2016-11, 69,000 miles“While driving several times I have had the engine stall out on me and all power is killed from the vehicle. I have taken it to the dealer and they told me that unless the problem is happening when I bring in the vehicle they don't want to put money and parts into it. I bring it to then while the check engine light is on and still they wont do anything about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10609025, filed 2014-07, 25,000 miles“Engine stalled while driving !!! Engine light came on with chime . Huge problem. And only 9000 miles. I really am mad, and now fear I could be killed driving this vehicle. All service oil changes, have been at a certified Jeep dealership. I guess im not alone looking online..... Jeep Patriot is junk. Needs to be recalled and off the road before someone is killed while driving this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10672384, filed 2015-01, 9,021 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034343Jun 18, 2026Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
- 10188659Apr 4, 2013The above vehicles are equipped with a saddle style fuel tank and may experience a condition where the transfer of fuel from the secondary side of the fuel tank to the primary…
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 2012 Jeep Patriot
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSeat belts
37 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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