2014 Jeep Patriot Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 11%of 548 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2014 Jeep Patriot, 11% of the 548 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 3 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.
“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“While driving my car began jerking and the throttle control indicator light began flashing and my car lost power unable to accelerate. This is the second time this has happened to this car, the first time being 1 year prior coming down a mountain. It was fixed and now here I am again with the same problem!”
NHTSA complaint #11163485, filed 2018-12, 101,000 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“While I was in driving, the engine would decelerate and the electronic throttle control and electronic stability control indicators would appear on dash. This happened a few times and was very dangerous especially because I was on the highway. I could not make it go over 20mph. I have taken it to mechanic and they say the throttle body needs to be replaced. Ive had that replaced sbout 2 yrs ago...”
NHTSA complaint #11123913, filed 2018-09, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
- 10217427Oct 23, 2015Driver Door Glass Moves Slow And/Or Binds This bulletin involves inspecting glass travel and if necessary replacing the front driver door glass run. Driver door glass moves slow…
- 10216189Oct 23, 2015Driver Door Glass Moves Slow And/Or Binds This bulletin involves inspecting glass travel and if necessary replacing the front driver door glass run. Driver door glass moves slow…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 8% |
| 2016 | 49 | 11% |
| 2015 | 39 | 12% |
| 2014 | 60 | 11% |
| 2013 | 7 | 6% |
| 2012 | 29 | 8% |
| 2011 | 18 | 6% |
| 2010 | 9 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Patriot
156 complaintsAir bags
149 complaintsSeat belts
104 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
66 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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