2014 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 156about this part
- Share
- 28%of 548 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,879miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 156 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Jeep Patriot, 28% of the 548 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,879 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, 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 Jeep Patriot is 5 years old and already I had the throttle body go bad, stalled out in the middle of the freeway and I was going about 60 MPH jerked me and my passenger, had it replaced also the ABS module control which also gave out 2 months later while I was driving, very dangerous, car still not running good!! Car sat for 3 months after incident”
NHTSA complaint #11219531, filed 2019-06, 89,000 miles“Same complain as everyone else. My Jeep Patriot 2014 suddenly lost power and started jerking while driving not allowing me to accelerate. Three lights came on the throttle control warning light, engine and traction control light. Replaced throttle body my self and I want my dang recall or a lawsuit filed because this could cause a major accident and lifes are involved.”
NHTSA complaint #11193106, filed 2019-04, 79,000 miles“My Jeep overheats regularly, no towing just regular colorado hwy driving, makes high pitched whining sounds, and loses power. I have to pull over and wait for the light to go off, resume driving, and pull over again when the light comes on. Over and over this happens. Dealership says no error code on the engine and there is nothing they can do.”
NHTSA complaint #10979147, filed 2017-04, 30,000 miles“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“While driving my 2014 Jeep Patriot, the car started losing power while accelerating uphill, it also veered off the road, like it was steering itself. The check engine light and a red lightning bolt appeared on the dashboard. Thankfully I wasn't far from my mechanic and I was able to drive it to my mechanic where it was diagnosed as needing a throttle body. This could be an extremely dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11195505, filed 2019-04, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V552000Nov 6, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles…Covers: Jeep Patriot 2014, Dodge Avenger 2013, Chrysler 200 2013 +1 more
Related 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 2014 Jeep Patriot
149 complaintsSeat belts
104 complaintsElectrical system
89 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 29, 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