2016 Jeep Patriot Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 4%of 459 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Jeep Patriot, 4% of the 459 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 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 2016 Jeep Patriot was taken in for intermittent stalling and my engine was stalling. This happened a few times. My car RPM went from 3 to 0 and I could not accelerate. I had to put the car in park and turn the car off and start it back up. The first time my car would not start back up right away. Luckily there was no one close enough behind me nor were I was going fast enough to be in an accident. I go it to a repair shop and was told my crankshaft and sensor would need to be replaced. My car is currently being serviced at Gandrud Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Green Bay, Wisconsin. …”
NHTSA complaint #11582176, filed 2024-04“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lagged and hesitated before accelerating. There was also rough idling while stopped at a stoplight with an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle stalled intermittently on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer but was not yet diagnosed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11420823, filed 2021-06, 101,858 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was replaced four years ago under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11639182, filed 2025-01, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle himself and retrieved failure code: p0420 catalytic system efficiency below threshold. The catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 109,057.”
NHTSA complaint #11354054, filed 2020-09, 109,057 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally, but the failure persisted. The contact used a diagnostic code reader to determine that the camshaft sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The camshaft sensor was replaced, but the failure persisted. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V907000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). …”
NHTSA complaint #11680687, filed 2025-08, 161,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V907000Dec 16, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016…Covers: Jeep Patriot 2016, Compass 2016, Dodge Journey 2016
Related service bulletins
- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10230180Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221594Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221277Jun 16, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10212473Jun 16, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10190667Mar 31, 2021Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption.
- 10220071Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Patriot
224 complaintsElectrical system
99 complaintsOther or unknown
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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