2016 Jeep Patriot Vehicle speed control Problems

“Driving on the interstate at highway speed the red lightning bolt warning light came on, as did the check engine and traction control lights and the accelerator cut out. I was able to coast across 3 lanes to the side of the road, but this has happened three times and apparently my 2016 Patriot wasn't included in the recall that addressed this issue.”

“While driving home from work on the interstate yesterday at about 60mph, my Jeep suddenly loss power and started shaking. It wouldn't accelerate at all. I had to quickly put my flashers on as to not cause an accident while I tried to pull into the emergency shoulder. I turned the car off for a few minutes then restarted it to drive home.”

“My 2016 Jeep Patriot hesitates and jerks when I step on the gas pedal. Sometimes it will not go over 40 MPH. When I stop then let off the brake the vehicle jumps forward without stepping on the gas pedal. It runs sluggish. There are three lights on the dashboard lite up. The engine light, the lightning bolt and the traction light.”

“I was driving on a road into work at no more than 40/45 MPH. My car was at a slight incline when the electronic throttle control light and electronic stability control light came on, and my car powered down to a low level and wouldn't increase its speed. I pulled over to the side of the road, put the car in park and shut it off. I was able to start the car and drive the rest of the way, and the light didn't come back on again.”

“Vehicle loses power and ability to accelerate. This occured while driving on the interstate at 65 MPH. Thankfully, I was able to get vehicle to side of road. Restarted and as driving home, vehicle tries to accelarate itself while car is idling. Had I not had my foot firmly on brake, it would have taken off. Took in for repairs and dealer states that throttle body is bad and this is a common problem on these vehicles. Advised that it was dangerous to drive as vehicle can lose power without warning.”