2016 Jeep Patriot engine problems
222 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Jeep Patriot — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Last year (2025) we were on a trip to Minneapolis, MN when our vehicle randomly stalled out on us. It would allow us to start it up again immediately, but stalled again shortly after. Each time it stalled, the dash lights would pop up and the engine would immediately stall and die. We had the car…”
filed Jun 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle violently jerked while the transmission was changing gear. Additionally, while starting the vehicle, the RPM revved to 1,500 RPM before the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Apr 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stallCampaign 16V907000 · Dec 16, 2016
Related service bulletins
Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 18, 2026
Engine problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 9 | 15% |
| 2015 Patriot | 103 | 33% |
| 2014 Patriot | 156 | 28% |
| 2013 Patriot | 25 | 21% |
| 2012 Patriot | 114 | 32% |
| 2011 Patriot | 66 | 20% |
| 2010 Patriot | 15 | 11% |
| 2009 Patriot | 35 | 18% |
| 2008 Patriot | 30 | 16% |
| 2007 Patriot | 16 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Jeep Patriot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.