2016 Jeep Patriot engine problems
224 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Jeep Patriot — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“One month ago while driving on Business US10, the vehicle had the sensation like the engine had stopped no acceleration, lightning bolts and engine light came on with a sound of a ding ding, ding. Pulled over to the entrance of a Shell station. Shut the vehicle off. restarted within 5 minutes and…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“My 2016 Jeep Patriot is cutting off while I’m driving on the highway at 65 mph. The lights on the dashboard are on and for no apparent reason. Now my radio system is cutting on and off sporadically.Rendering my satellite radio and hands free use of my phone useless. I’ve been told that my car has…”
filed Aug 13, 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.