2016 Jeep Patriot power train problems
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Jeep Patriot — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle acts like it wants to shut off. No warnings or check engine lights it just starts to shake and not let me accelerate. Auto shop looked at it and engine and transmission are ok. They look ed at it 6 times in 4 months and it just keeps happening. Now car is leaking oil and they can’t figure…”
filed Jan 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle momentarily shut off, causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was…”
filed Jul 11, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 15 | 25% |
| 2015 Patriot | 50 | 16% |
| 2014 Patriot | 70 | 13% |
| 2013 Patriot | 19 | 16% |
| 2012 Patriot | 63 | 18% |
| 2011 Patriot | 53 | 16% |
| 2010 Patriot | 17 | 13% |
| 2009 Patriot | 37 | 19% |
| 2008 Patriot | 25 | 14% |
| 2007 Patriot | 6 | 6% |
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.