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2017 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
15%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
22,628miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Jeep Patriot, 15% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,628 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I bought a 2017 Jeep Patriot in feb 2017 from lee auto mall in april 2018 the motor blew with 48,000 miles on it while I was driving out of work on a city street. It was replaced under the manufacture warranty april 2018. My check engine light came on again january 2019 making a knocking noise. Brought the truck in to the chrysler shop to have it looked at. I was again told my motor they replaced not even a year ago was blown. The piston and rods were bad and was no longer under warranty and it would cost me 7,000 to replace the motor. …”

NHTSA complaint #11306679, filed 2020-02, 48,000 miles

“While driving 80 MPH, the transmission warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated and lost power. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the road shoulder, waited awhile, restarted the engine, and was able to drive safely.”

NHTSA complaint #11266184, filed 2019-10, 116 miles

“Was driving on highway about 70 mph and check engine light, red lightning bolt symbol, and traction control lights all came on wasn't able to accelerate and vehicle wouldn't go above 30 mph. It's been in and out of dealerships since May and is still not fixed with no explanation why it's doing it . I have 1000 miles until my warranty is up . Could anyone take a look at this !”

NHTSA complaint #11623836, filed 2024-11

“Vehicle position in drive waiting for for a Walmart customer to vacate parking spot when I tried to proceed into the parking spot the car just stopped,tried to restart after putting the truck in park, when the key was turned to start, nothing...hazard lights would not come, could not move the shift into neutral to push to safe location, passenger door and backdoors would not unlock, truck would not open, everything just locked making the car not movable at all...is there a reason for the truck to have just stop.”

NHTSA complaint #11512010, filed 2023-03

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017915%
201622449%
201510333%
201415628%
20132521%
201211432%
20116620%
20101511%
20093518%
20083016%
20071617%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Patriot

Other or unknown
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology