2016 Jeep Patriot Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 17%of 459 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Jeep Patriot, 17% of the 459 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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.
“When I'm driving and let off the gas to coast, go around curves, or uphill;, my Jeep seems to cutout, skip, or putter as I accelerate again. It seems like it is going to die. I took it to the dealership and they told me nothing is wrong with it. It is only getting worse. And of course I was 3,000 miles over my warranty when it stated happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11361139, filed 2020-09, 63,000 miles“I was coming out of a stop getting ready to get into the turning lane for the interstate ramp and when I pressed the gas the car barely moved but the RPM shot up and was revving. Came to a full stop and put car in park and it made a very loud noise. Put back in drive and seemed to be normal.”
NHTSA complaint #11342465, filed 2020-07, 85,000 miles“As I am driving, when I slow down or sit in traffic my car randomly shuts off without any indication that anything is wrong on the dashboard. I can't brake nor accelerate when this happens. Mechanic doesn't see anything wrong but it happens atleast 3 times a month. This usually happens when on a highway or very busy boulevard. I've almost crashed every time this happens while my daughter is in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11328273, filed 2020-06, 25,000 miles“The car stalls while driving it down the road at more then 20mph and it's very dangerous because it does it with no light or any indication that something is wrong. I believe it's completely electrical but I'm taking it in to the mechanics tomorrow. I was driving down a highway when it stalled on me thankfully I was on the slow lane and was able to pull to the side but not before someone almost rear ending me.”
NHTSA complaint #11338515, filed 2020-07, 89,993 miles“I drove 30 minutes to work. Stopped for 10 minutes to get breakfast. And as I was parking my car, 2016 Jeep Patriot, it began to smoke. No lights came on. I turned it off and got out. Then the car just caught a fire. A regularly maintenance Jeep Patriot just caught fire and is destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #11253482, filed 2019-09, 67,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022027Aug 15, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units…
- 11022026Aug 15, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units…
- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 11017435Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15 | 25% |
| 2016 | 76 | 17% |
| 2015 | 53 | 17% |
| 2014 | 66 | 12% |
| 2013 | 13 | 11% |
| 2012 | 30 | 8% |
| 2011 | 36 | 11% |
| 2010 | 10 | 7% |
| 2009 | 19 | 10% |
| 2008 | 20 | 11% |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Patriot
224 complaintsElectrical system
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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