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2014 Jeep Patriot Electrical system Problems

Complaints
89about this part
Share
16%of 548 total for the year
Median mileage
54,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 89 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Jeep Patriot, 16% of the 548 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Wow, just wow!! All the complaints on the 2014 Jeep Patriot. Mine is at the Jeep dealership getting a new throttle body kit. (600$$)....I am not sure if I ever want to drive it again after what happened to me. Lost power and all the lights came on in s curves on a rural road...had to creep at 10 miles and hour hoping to get off the road. No recalls are crazy considering all the complaints.”

NHTSA complaint #11241707, filed 2019-08, 92,000 miles

“My car is not starting. This is the third time this year that I had to bring it in to the dealership. The red bolt goes on last two times and I was on the road driving and it slowed down. This time it won't work. I took it to dealership twice already and it's less than two months apart. Third time happening now.”

NHTSA complaint #11162382, filed 2018-12, 58,000 miles

“I went to start my car and there was no power even with a jump. After replacing the starter, battery, relays, eginition switch, thermostats, alter alternator and throttle body the issue continued. On the hwy the temp light comes on and has issues accelerating and when you try to start it click seems like it's not going to start and finally does. The battery light stays on. And just over all jerky and lights dim.”

NHTSA complaint #11231182, filed 2019-07, 83,000 miles

“I had all the issues that was stated in the recalls but my VIN number wasnt part of recall I am on my thrid motor replaced and electrical still isnt working properly I purchased brand new 2014 and within first year needed new engine when ifiled complaint nothing was done by Jeep or dealer,just replaced the engin last month now the alternator needs replacing and transmission blew yesterday all of these issues happened while I was driving”

NHTSA complaint #11319103, filed 2020-03, 67,000 miles

“While driving on the highway with air condition running. I hear an electrical sound that reminds me of a remote control car. My Jeep then proceeds to overheat and stalls while I'm driving . I have to sit on the side of the road for 15-20 minutes then try to drive again . This has happened multiple times most recently memorial weekend 2019. I have taken my Jeep to the dealership but they say they can not find anything wrong”

NHTSA complaint #11240891, filed 2019-07, 90,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017814%
20169922%
20156320%
20148916%
2013119%
20124412%
20113210%
20102115%
20092413%
20082312%
200777%

Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Patriot

Engine
156 complaintsAir bags
149 complaintsSeat belts
104 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
66 complaintsVehicle speed control
60 complaintsElectronic stability control
51 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsSeats
33 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 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.

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