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2017 Jeep Patriot Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
8%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
16,258miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Jeep Patriot, 8% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,258 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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 was driving up to a red light, stopped and the engine started to revve up all by itself. I proceeded through the green light with my foot on the gas the vehicle did not want to accelerate ,I pulled into a parking lot, put in park and shut the vehicle off. This happened after my first oil change around 5000 miles. I restarted the vehicle about 10 minutes later and it drove fine. I drove to the dealership where I had the oil changed. The attendant hooked the vehicle up to a computer check and nothing showed up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11112124, filed 2018-07, 10,000 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

“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 25-30 MPH and approaching a stoplight, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and stuck on the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently accelerated and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was knocked unconscious. The contact stated that his girlfriend sustained knee injuries and his mother sustained a laceration on the face, but none of them sought medical assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11440714, filed 2021-11, 50,000 miles

“While driving home from wok in a Jeep Patriot 2017 on a city street the brakes would not work suddenly and the speed increased rapidly uncontrollably. Two vehicles hit me going thru an intersection and the Jeep Patriot vehicle ran into a warehouse going thru 2 metal doors and a brick wall without any air bags deploying. The Jeep Patriot completely went into the warehouse and was stopped by hitting a large pillar.”

NHTSA complaint #11066883, filed 2018-02

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201758%
20164911%
20153912%
20146011%
201376%
2012298%
2011186%
201097%
200953%
2008116%
200722%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Patriot

Other or unknown
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Seats
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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