2015 JEEP Patriot Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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ENGINE
33 complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: S18: (Engine Oil Consumption); however, the vehicle was not included in the program. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Apr 28, 2025
Engine stalls/shuts off while driving. No warning given. Even after having my fuel pump and throttle body replaced, the issue still occured. There seems to be a recall for other vehicles but mine isnt listed.
Jan 03, 2024
Catalytic converter is bad. Check engine light is on. Other 2015 Patriots have a recall for catalytic converter recall but mine is not on that list. Should be.
Nov 07, 2023
Jeep entered limp mode right as I was pulling out on to the street. Brought the car into a mechanic to have it diagnosed, turns out to be the ETC. Call a dealership to get a estimate on cost, they told me that a significant portion the jeep patriots from that year are currently experiencing this, to the point where the part is on back order nation wide. Estimated repair cost $1400. 40,000 miles.
Jan 24, 2023
the engine cuts out and stalls as you are driving, this is intermittent but happens often
Jul 30, 2021
+ 28 more complaints for this component
SEATS
24 complaints
Drivers headrest deployed while vehicle was in my driveway overnight. I could have been injured or it could have cause an accident if the headrest deployed while driving. Many other people online have had this issue with their 2015 Jeep Patroit. No warnings provided and despite an auto repair place stating they cannot repair it but they believe there was a recall for this. I have not found one but there should be. Because I was told it was expensive to replace I did not have it repaired when it occurred sometime in early 2024. No police informed since it occurred while parked in my driveway overnight.
Aug 27, 2025
My vehicle's driver side headrest deployed for no reason at all. This happened approximately August 2024. I'm the only person who drives this vehicle. I went into my car and to my surprise I noticed that it had deployed. Since I wasn't driving the vehicle when it deployed , it must have happened when the vehicle was parked in my driveway. November 11, 2024, I brought my vehicle to a repair shop to replace a crankshaft sensor and while the vehicle was there I asked them to reset the headrest. They said that they could not reset it and that the headrest would have to be taken apart in order to fix it and that it would be expensive to fix. So since the headrest was not my priority at the time and I didn't want to spend a lot on it, I told them to not fix it. They also said that Chrysler "might" recall the headrest in December 2024 so to bring it back to them once there is a recall.
Jan 27, 2025
Vacuuming vehicle front passenger side, depress lever to push seat back and headrest deployed forward exposing the inside of headrest. Looks like a plastic piece is broken. Can not reset/push headrest back into normal position.
Dec 29, 2023
My car was parked when the headrest deployed, causing it to forcefully pop out and break.
Sep 01, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the front driver seat headrest was deployed without warning or impact. The headrest hit the back of the contact's head which caused pain to his head, back, and neck. The contact did not seek medical treatment. The dealer was initially contacted and he was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
Nov 30, 2022
+ 19 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
23 complaints
My 2015 Jeep Patriot randomly loses power to the engine/stalls out nearly every time I make a trip. More specifically, the RPMs will suddenly drop to zero. This has happened at every speed from 10 mph to 80 mph. Often I have to pull over, take the key out and lock/unlock the doors several times to get the engine to start back up. I have been stranded for as long as 45 minutes to an hour waiting for the vehicle to become operable again.
Sep 10, 2023
My transmission failed while going 65 on the interstate with no warning. The only warning lights that were on, was the check engine light and the overheat light, which only came on about 30 seconds before transmission failure. The vehicle lost all power, which made it reduce speed, extremely fast, and wouldn’t gain speed at all which almost caused the vehicle behind me to hit me at a high rate of speed. I had a hypersensitive special needs child in my car at the time, and the very loud, high pitch whiny noises has actually had him struggling since it happened. I am in extremely bad health as well, with a heat intolerance and this jeep stranded myself, and my special needs child on the side of the interstate for approximately two hours because I was out of town and had to wait for someone to travel to me. Temp that day was approximately 90 degrees. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle was checked out by two service centers, one being a certified Jeep dealership, and both confirmed that my transmission failed due to overheating transmission because of hot weather, and that was an ongoing issue with other patriots as well. Spent about three hours, trying to get a hold of Jeep, the representatives are rude and disrespectful, and they wanted me to pay more money for a specific diagnostic test that they required because it would better help them, but not benefit me at all.
Jul 11, 2023
Driver side AHR deployed while vehicle was parked in the driveway. Albeit there want anyone in the car and thank god it wasn’t being driven but this is safety issue in my opinion. I’ve looked into resetting it and attempted to but then noticed that the system wasn’t activated and the plastic that holds the straining pin in has broke. Now I’ve stuck with a deployed headrest and a bill to replace it when this is clearly a fiat Chrysler problem
Aug 23, 2022
Vehicle stalls in moving traffic.Cuts off and traction light comes on. Many owners have reported the problem with continuous replacing parts and the issue comes back in a day or so
Aug 21, 2022
I HAVE A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT WITH 65,000 MILES ON IT. OVER THE LAST 2 WEEKS, THE VEHICLE HAS STARTED TO CUT OFF OUT OF NOWHERE WHILE DRIVING. THE RPM DROPS TO ZERO AND THEN THE CAR SHUTS OFF. NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. NO ERROR CODES SHOW UP. NOTHING. IT STARTS BACK UP, USUALLY WITH NO ISSUE BUT THEN DOES IT AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER. IT HAPPENS VERY SPORADICALLY AND SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. IT HAPPENS WHILE GOING SLOW, GOING FAST, WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD AND WE LIVE ON BACK ROADS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IT IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS THAT THERE ARE THIS MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME EXACT ISSUE AND THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL.
Aug 06, 2020
+ 18 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
20 complaints
crankshaft went out I replaced it and 5 months later I'm replacing the crankshaft sensor again the 2016 have a recall why dose not the 2015 same issue and it's a problem
Feb 07, 2025
I bought my 2015 Jeep Patriot new as I was getting older & I said this is the last vehicle I will buy. I am nearing [XXX] now & today I took it about 35 miles from home & on way back it jerked so hard I didn't think I was gonna make it home. I was going 65 mph but even slowing down to 45-50 it still jerked bad! There was no lights on the dash come on. Was very scary. I have babied my car took excellent care of it & have 45,000 miles on it. I do not have money to have transmission replaced & that's what I'm reading on computer. I have so many medical bills I can't afford nothing right now. Did I miss a recall or have there been problems with these cars transmissions? Can you help me know what it could be? The car dealer wants $139 an hour to check it out & I'm worried sick. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jul 19, 2024
Urgent Safety Complaint: Sudden Loss of Power in 2015 Jeep Patriot on Interstate I am writing to formally report a critical safety issue I experienced with my 2015 Jeep Patriot on multiple occasions. While driving on the interstate at approximately 70mph, my vehicle unexpectedly lost power, causing an immediate drop in speed. This incident occurred under normal driving conditions with no prior warning signs or dashboard alerts. The sudden loss of power in a high-speed lane posed a severe risk not only to my safety but also to other motorists, as it could have led to a multi-vehicle collision. Fortunately, I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder without incident, but the potential for a more severe outcome was distressingly high. I am extremely concerned about the reliability and safety of the 2015 Jeep Patriot. I urge a thorough investigation into this matter to identify and rectify any underlying mechanical or electrical issues that could lead to such a dangerous situation. It is crucial to address this problem promptly to prevent potential accidents and ensure the safety of all drivers. Researching this issue online has shown that this is a common issue among many Jeep Patriots. I am willing to provide further details or assistance as needed for your investigation. Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious safety concern. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jan 04, 2024
MY 2015 JEEP PATRIOT STARTED MAKING WHINING NOISES AND JERKING WHEN IN MOTION, I HAD THE TRANSMISSION AND CONVERTER REPLACED AT 75,000 MILES, NOW I AM AT 95,000, AND IT IS HAPPENING ALL OVER AGAIN, LOUD WHINING NOISES AND JERKS RANDOMLY WHEN IN MOTION, DOES NOT MATTER THE SPEED OR IF I AM ON A CITY STREET GOING 40 MILES AN HOUR OR HIGHWAY GOING 70 MILES AN HOUR OR EVEN IN A NEIGHBORHOOD GOING 10 MILES AN HOUR, I ALSO HAVE NOTICED THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, I CURRENTLY HAVE MY CAR IN THE SHOP TO DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEMS AGAIN.
May 09, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 75 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SAFFORD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM & FIAT OF FREDERICKSBURG (5202 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22408) TO DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE TO BE DIAGNOSED A SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED A THIRD TIME AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.
May 06, 2021
+ 15 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
13 complaints
Head rest in drivers side deployed while driving home from work today after inspecting it once home seems to have a broken clip
Aug 29, 2023
Vehicle was involved in a collision in which the airbags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled.
Jun 13, 2023
In a crash resulting in a rollover, no air bags deployed.
Jun 08, 2023
March 11, 2023, we were traveling on Route 193, in Greenbelt, Md. when another driver attempted a left turn taking our right of way. We didn't have any advanced warning and impacted the other vehicle. We were traveling approximately 30-35mph in a 35mph zone. The impact caused us to go into the dash. The airbags did not deploy.
Apr 12, 2023
The Air Bag Spring has failed, apparently due to metal fatigue, in my 2015 Jeep Patriot. This renders the horn non-functioning and may also make the air bag not function.
Jul 29, 2021
+ 8 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13 complaints
Stalling without warning, while driving, not throwing an engine code, shops don’t know what’s wrong. Checked every possible reason. Because of unknown failure car will die on freeway, stop lights, leaving an intersection. Very dangerous
Aug 19, 2023
For the past several months we are having trouble with the computer issue with this vehicle. We took it to a repair shop and they confirmed, in fact one of the mechanics had the very same problem, that the computer is malfunctioning. Here is what is happening...the car won't start and as you turn the key it just hesitates and you pray it will start. The A/C won't come on...the clock on the dash does not show the correct time...the "bell" dings when you exit the vehicle even though there is no key in the ignition, the lights have been turned off, etc. It won't stop dinging until you shut the door. Also, the rear window defogger indicator light is flashing like warning you to turn it off. Also, the CD player won't eject a CD. Then come a few days later and none of this happens. It is always a gamble when you get in the Jeep wondering if it will start. I feel, since this has happened to other Jeeps, there should be a recall on this particular situation.
Jul 29, 2021
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IN MOTION IN HER 2015 PATRIOT WHEN SIMULTANEOUSLY THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL ICONS ALL CAME ON. SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND JERKING SLOWLY BACK AND FORTH. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A FIRESTONE AND THE SERVICE TECH SAID IT LOOKS LIKE FAILURE TO THE THROTTLE CONTROL. THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT CAREFULLY SINCE THE DRIVER LOSES CONTROL WITH NO POWER OF THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. MANY PEOPLE REPORT THIS SAME PROBLEM ON CARPROBLEMZOO.COM
Jan 05, 2021
TIPM IS FAULTY AFTER ONLY 79,000 MILES ON THE CAR.
Aug 19, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND INDEPENDENTLY RESTARTED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. FOX CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 3844 PLAINFIELD AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Jul 15, 2020
+ 8 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10 complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the throttle body assembly had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Jul 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while she was exiting a parking spot, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a tree. No Air Bags deployed. The contact stated the front passenger had bruises on her chest from the seat belt but did not seek medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to towing shop and now was at an insurance location. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Dec 28, 2021
PURCHASED MY 2015 JEEP PATRIOT ON 10/16/2020. THREE HOURS LATER, AS I WAS DRIVING HOME, I HAD A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER (WENT FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS TO 10MPH) AND THE DASH LIT UP WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND "LIGHTNING BOLT" ALL FLASHING OR LIT. I ALSO LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND THE JEEP WOULD ONLY COAST AT 10MPH AND WOULD SHAKE/SHUDDER IF STOPPED.
Oct 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL AND FAILED TO ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TONY DOMIANO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE, 816 SCRANTON CARBONDALE HWY, ARCHBALD, PA 18403, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ASSEMBLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND WAS PROVIDED WITH A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000. *BF *AS
Aug 27, 2020
DRIVING JEEP PATRIOT AND IT SPUTTERED SLOWING VEHICLE DOWN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY ... VERY DANGEROUS... THEN WENT INTO ' LIMP MODE' THIS NEEDS INVESTIGATED ... HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE THROTTLE BODY WITH 80,000 MILES
Jun 15, 2019
+ 5 more complaints for this component
STEERING
8 complaints
THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP MAY NOT BE INSTALLLED CORRECTLY DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS THE LOW PRESSURE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY DETACH AND CAUSE A LARGE VOLUME POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK
Jul 16, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE INSTALLING THE DORMAN LOADED STEERING KNUCKLE (PART NUMBERS: 698411 AND 698410) (NA), THE PARTS CRACKED DURING INSTALLATION WHEN BEING PROPERLY APPLIED WITH A TORQUE WRENCH. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. SELLER ROCK AUTO WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.
Oct 02, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. AT THAT POINT, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AN OFF DUTY POLICE OFFICER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V878000 (STEERING) AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TOWED TO THE JEEP CHRYSLER DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SAFFORD CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF SPRINGFIELD (7611 LOISDALE RD, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS A DIFFICULT CASE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO OPEN A CASE REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CASE NUMBER: 34002244 WAS OPENED. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD SEND A THIRD PARTY FIRE INSPECTOR TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE AND DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE BY MAY 4, 2018. TO DATE, THE INVESTIGATOR HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,261.
May 07, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V878000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Oct 18, 2016
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP FOR MY 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. I CONTACTED MARTY CANCILA (2175 N HWY 67, FLORISSANT, MO 63033) ON 2/8/16 TO SCHEDULE MY VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED PART IN AND THAT I WOULD BE PLACED ON A CALLBACK LIST. THE RECALL NOTICE STATES THAT IF THE DEALER HAS NOT REMEDIED THIS ISSUE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME THAT I HAD THE OPTION TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT. I AM NOT SURE WHAT CONSTITUTES AS A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. BUT, IF MY VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY CATCH ON FIRE IF IT IS AFFECTED, I FEEL THIS IS AN URGENT MATTER THAT SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON HOLD.
Feb 28, 2016
+ 3 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7 complaints
The throttle body on my 2015 Jeep has been replaced twice and is faulty again for the third time. I've owned the vehicle since brand new from dealer. The throttle body’s main task is regulating air intake on the engine. The throttle body malfunction makes the Jeep prone to engine stalling, starting failure, or power surge while accelerating. It is a safety hazard and environmental hazard, since the problem impacts engines and emissions. Significant problems like reduced acceleration or deteriorating fuel efficiency.
Sep 29, 2023
warning lights on the instrument cluster, hesitation loss of power while traveling at highway speed
Aug 01, 2023
My Jeep Patriot stalls after I fill up the gas tank 1-2 miles after it is filled every time. It does this at random times with no warning, the steering and brakes lock up with no throttle control. It is extremely dangerous as it’s happened in heavy traffic and could turn out worse for others with the same issue.
Jun 22, 2021
I see there is a recall on other Jeep Patriots for a catalytic convertors. Mine was not included but i have had numerous emission issues. My catalytic convertor and both O2 sensors went and it is not covered. I am wondering why my jeep wasn't included in the recall.
Jun 08, 2021
SPUTTERING AND VIOLENT BUCKING WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. "LIGHTENING BOLT" STARTED BLINKING ON DASH BOARD. TURNED OUT I HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY. MY CAR ONLY HAD 55,000 MILES AT THE TIME. VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND THIS STARTS.
Oct 23, 2019
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
7 complaints
ON JUN 1 2022, MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON , THEN THE BRAKES CAME ON WITHOUT ME APPLYING THEM SEVERAL TIMES, I CALLED THE DEALER SAWYER MOTORS ,AND THE SERVICE MANAGER. SAID THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE WITH THIS MODEL TO OTHER CUSTOMERS. I AM A CERTIFIED MECHANIC ALSO SO I PULLED THE FUSES FOR THE ABS SYSTEM SO THE BRAKES WILL NOT COME ON WITHOUT ME APPLYING THEM . THAT STOPPED THE PROBLEM BUT NOW I HAVE NO CRUIZE CONTROL, SPEEDOMETER, OR BACK UP LIGHTS. I CHECKED THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HUB AND THE SPEED SENSOR HAD COME OUT OF A WEAK POORLY DESIGNED THIN HOLDING CLAMP ON THE REAR WHEEL HUB. MOST CARS HAVE A MORE SECURE WAY OF HOLDING THIS SENSOR TO THE REAR HUB NOT A THIN SHEET METAL CLIP WHICH RUSTS Away and the sensor just falls out....! causing all these problems and the safety issue.. NOW THE WhOLE HUB HAS TO BE REPLACED AT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS COST.
Jul 28, 2022
WHEN BACKING UP SQUEAKING SOUND. IT WILL COME AND GO HAD THE DEALER CHECK IT AT EVERY MILLAGE CHECK. SAME STORY THEY COULD SPRAY BUT IT CAME BACK. IT MADE THAT NOISE A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED IT.
May 27, 2018
SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2016 THE BRAKES KEEP MAKING THIS LOUD SOUND AND I HAVE TAKE TO THE DEALER TWICE WHO TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. SO THEN I DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER SHOP WHO THEN TOLD ME IT WAS MY FRONT AND BACK BRACKES AND ROTORS BUT CAR IS NOT THAT OLD. SO I WENT AHEAD AND JUST PAID TO REPLACE IT TO BE SAFE AND TWO DAYS AFTER THIS WORK WAS DONE IT GAVE ME THE SAME SOUND AND NOW THEY ARE TELL ME THIS IS HOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO SOUND. I HAVE HEARD OTHER JEEPS JUST LIKE MINE MAKE THAT SAME NOISE SO I WONDER IF THIS IS A ISSUE WITH ALL THE 2015 JEEP PATRIOTS. IT HAPPENS WHEN I'S TRYING TO STOP THE CAR THEN IT GIVES ME THAT SOUND AND SOMETIMES WHEN I'M DRIVING I STILL CAN HERE THE SQUEALING SOUND. I KNOW THIS IS NOT NORMAL AT ALL.
Nov 08, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN TURNING AND BRAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. ZIEGLER CHRYSLER DODGE RAM, 3939 STADIUM DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008) WAS CONTACTED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER ONLY PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND TIRE ROTATION, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 26,000.
Oct 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE REVERSING, AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,367.
May 01, 2017
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
7 complaints
The vehicles rpms drop to zero and then almost stalls out but picks up again and sometimes dies completely and you have to wait to restart the vehicle. No codes are available when it stalls out. It happens almost every day and sometimes multiple times a day
Mar 02, 2022
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL KEEPS ACTING UP. THE LIGHT FLASHES ON AS IT LOSES POWER THEN IT WILL RUN FINE FOR A LITTLE BIT AND DO IT AGAIN. THERE IS NO CODE. I KEEP GETTING HESITATIONS IN THE JEEP. IT WILL HICCUP ALONG THE HIGHWAY OR AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC TIME WHEN IT HAPPENS. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE WIRE HARNESS REPLACED IN MY JEEP A YEAR AGO.
Apr 04, 2021
VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE ACCELERATING ON FLAT OR INCLINED GROUND. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) INDICATOR LIGHT WILL COME DURING THE HESITATION AND GO OFF WHEN POWER RESUMES. SEE ATTACHED PHOTO FOR REFERENCE. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION THE RED LIGHT HAS COME ON AND THE CAR HAS GONE INTO LIMP MODE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE TRACTION AN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE CAR CAN BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AND THIS OCCASIONALLY CLEARS IT. AT TIMES AN OBD-II COMPUTER MUST BE USED TO CLEAR THE CODES AND THEN RESUME DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SPORADICALLY SINCE 2018.
Aug 26, 2020
OUR 2015 JEEP PATRIOT 4WD IS SHUTTING OFF RANDOMLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING IT!! IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING IT WILL JUST RANDOMLY SHIFT OFF WITHOUT WARNING! ALL THE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON THEN THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF SOMETIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC!! THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS IT IS PUTTING NOT ONLY OUR LIVES AT RISK FOR A CRASH BUT ALSO THOSE DRIVERS AROUND US AS WELL. ONCE THE CAR SHUTS ITSELF OFF IT WILL NOT TURN ON FOR 30 MINUTES OR SO LEAVING US STRANDING SOMETIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC EVEN!! WE HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD THAT IS IN THE CAR WITH US MOST OF THE TIME WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING AS WELL AND IS PUTTING HER LIFE AT RISK OF A SERIOUS CRASH AS WELL!! THE 2016 JEEP PATRIOT HAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM THAT OUR 2015 IS HAVING! IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY ONCE EVERY 2 WEEKS NOW. *TR
Jan 12, 2020
VEHICLE FAILS TO START MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN THE BATTERY AND STARTER ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. COMMON FIXES THAT ARE RECOMMENDED ARE REPLACING THE WCM OR THE RELAY BOX. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL START AFTER MULTIPLE TIMES AND LEAVING THE KEY CRANKED FOR 20 SECONDS+, BUT THIS ISN'T ALWAYS RELIABLE. BROUGHT IT INTO THE SHOP AND THEY COULDNT RECREATE THE ISSUE, SO IT WAS NEVER RESOLVED FOR MY CASE.
Dec 11, 2019
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STEERING,ENGINE
6 complaints
Vehicle pulling to the right when accelerating from complete stop. Excessive vibration noticeable when idling
Mar 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted to park and turned off. After waiting for several minutes, the vehicle was restarted and regained power; however, the vehicle was sputtering while starting. The check engine warning light illuminated with a red lightning bolt flashing when the failure occurred. The failure reoccurred after being repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the electronic throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred a second time and the vehicle was returned to the mechanic but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Dec 14, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DURING THE FAILURE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER MAC HAIK JEEP/CHRYSLER (5255 I-35 GEORGETOWN) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Jan 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN IT STALLED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,999. *JS
Aug 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST STEERING ABILITY. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER. AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO HENDRIX JEEP CHRYSLER FIAT (543 N MCPHERSON CHURCH RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY, SPARK PLUGS, AND AIR FILTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURES RECURRED TWICE AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AFTER THE LAST FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
May 28, 2019
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
6 complaints
DRIVING ON A CITY STREET GOING 45MPH WHEN RANDOMLY CAR ACCELERATION JUST DROPPED DOWN TO ABOUT 25MPH. CAN'T ACCELERATE CAR FEELS LIKE IS BARELY GOT ANY ACCELERATION POWER. ESC AND ETC LIGHTS TURN ON.
Sep 10, 2020
IN DEC OF 2017 I STARTED DRIVING MY CAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING I LOST POWER AND WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER NOTIFIED ME IT WAS THE ETC CONTROL. TODAY 02/05/20 I GOT IN MY CAR TO LEAVE FOR WORK AND 5 MINS INTO DRIVING AGAIN LIGHTS TURN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ETC LIGHT (LIGHTENING BOLT), AND STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON AND AGAIN LOST POWER AND WENT FROM 25 MPH TO 5 MPH. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF MY CAR AND START IT AGAIN TO BE ABLE TO GET IT TO MY HOUSE BUT HAD TO DO THIS 3 TIMES TO GET IT TO MY HOUSE WHICH WAS 5 MINS AWAY. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME WITHIN 2YEAR THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO ME. THERE IS SO MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ON THIS VEHICLE. WE BUY A CAR FOR IT TO BE RELIABLE TO GO TO AND FROM WORK INSTEAD IM CONSTANTLY DRIVING NERVOUSLY WONDERING IF ILL BE ON A HIGH WAY GOING FROM 60 MPH TO 10 MPH AND IF SOMEONE WILL CRASH INTO ME. I CAN PROVIDE DEALER REPORTS IF NEEDED
Feb 05, 2020
I HAVE ONLY 36,000 MILES ON MY 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. ON A TRIP FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO GEORGIA, HALFWAY THERE, THE ETC LIGHT AND THE ESC CAME ON. I HAD TO PULL OVER EVERY 45 TO 50 MILES TO RESET IT. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC. THIS WILL COST OVER $500. THE MECHANIC SAID THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN WITH ONLY 36,000 MILES. WHY, WITH MANY COMPLAINTS, WOULD THIS NOT BE A RECALL?
Oct 15, 2019
I PURCHASED A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT AND MY WIFE TODAY, 9/12/2019, MERELY AVOIDED A TRAFFIC COLLISION CAUSED BY A THROTTLE BODY AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY DEFECT WHICH APPEARS TO BE COMMON WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE.
Sep 12, 2019
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET DOING ABOUT 25 MPH AND ALL THE SUDDEN MY ENGINE SHUT OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR AND MY BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. LUCKILY I WAS ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND WAS ABLE TO STOP AND RESTART MY CAR.
May 23, 2019
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5 complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel and the oxygen were not mixing correctly. The dealer confirmed that the throttle body box sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, who confirmed that the same failure had reoccurred. The throttle body box sensor was replaced again. The contact stated that after the repair, while starting the vehicle, there was a misfire coming from the engine. The contact made several attempts, but the failure persisted. After turning off the vehicle, waiting for a while, and then restarting the vehicle, the contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer a third time, and the dealer determined that the same part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,105.
Sep 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light was flashing. The contact stated that the engine was overheating. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Manufacturer Communications Number: U67 Catalytic Converter replacement (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Aug 05, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle temporarily lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact veered to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Aug 05, 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The vehicle had previously been serviced at the dealer under a manufacturer Emission Recall Number: U67 (Catalytic Converter Efficiency) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced decreased acceleration. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,800.
Jun 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with a faulty catalytic convertor. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
Feb 02, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STUTTERED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON MOST OCCASIONS AND THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED OFTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRANK FLETCHER DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (5922 WARDEN RD, SHERWOOD, AR 72120, (501) 436-0986) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Aug 06, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED. MOTOR MILE (2260 ROANOKE ST, CHRISTIANSBURG, VA 24073, (540) 381-8417) AND BERGLUND CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (2525 FRANKLIN RD SW, ROANOKE, VA 24014, (540) 345-9881) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. BERGLUND CHRYSLER DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER CAMPAIGN REGARDING THE THROTTLE BODY. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN SAFELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WANTED THE VEHICLE BOUGHT BACK IF THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Jun 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY FAIL TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE CONVERTER WAS FAULTY. THE THROTTLE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST MAJOR ISSUE OCCURRED IN MARCH WHERE I ATTEMPTED TO START MY VEHICLE, IT WOULDN'T START, AND ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WERE LIT UP... INCLUDING A RED LIGHTNING BOLT IN WHICH I NEVER HAVE SEEN BEFORE! THE VEHICLE DID START FOR A MOMENT, THEN LOCKED UP AND COASTED FORWARD WHERE I PUT ON THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE DUE TO OBVIOUS/ PROBLEM. PROBLEM OCCURED MORE THAN CONSUMER COULD COUNT. RADIO WOULDN'T WORK PROPERLY. 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
Jun 11, 2019
WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON. VEHICLE STARTS JERKING, SLOWING, AND DIES. CAUSING YOU TO LOSE STEERING AND ADEQUATE BRAKES.
May 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON AN INCLINE, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST SAFELY OFF OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM PARKVILLE (9219 HARFORD RD, PARKVILLE, MD 21234, (866) 492-8843) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Feb 02, 2018
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
4 complaints
Pressure plate replaced twice and still not working with only 27301 miles. Went in for routine oil change no problems during the last warranty oil change things start to change. Returned to the dealership to express problem report back oil needed top off. Checked for recalls none reported. Truck continued to drive funny popping out of gear when driving and speed decrease while driving on the interstate. No warning lights or any indication something was wrong. I haven't driven my truck in three years due to dealership not having staff and no one is willing to work on Jeep vehicles. Total waste of money and no support. The sad part the tow truck driver towed my neighbors car and remembered towing my truck and stated he has towed many more since.
Jul 09, 2024
THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED IN NOVEMBER OF 2019. IT IS JULY OF 2020, I HAVE DRIVEN THE VEHICLE LESS THAN 2500 MILES SINCE THE INITIAL REPAIR AND THE VEHICLE IS PRODUCING THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS AS IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIR. IT HESITATES, ALMOST STALLS, AND LUNGES WHILE DRIVING. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE DRIVE BY WIRE WARNING LIGHT ALL FLASH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND RUNNING.
Jul 31, 2020
CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THROTTLE CONTROL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. VECHILE BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND IMMEDIATELY FLASHED THE LIGHTNING BOLT WARNING LIGHT DROPPING FROM 80MPH TO 10 MPH. THIS WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VECHILE VIOLENTLY SPUTTERING. VECHILE WILL START BUT WHEN DRIVE IS ENGAGED AT LOW RPM NOTHING HAPPENS. WITH ACCELERATION THE CAR WILL SPUTTER AND NOT GET PAST 15 MILES PER HOUR. DURING SPUTTERING NO POWER STEERING IS AVALIBLE AND BRAKING IS MADE DIFFICULT WITH SPUTTERING.
Nov 01, 2019
WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE CAR STOPS RUNNING., THE ENGINE CUTS OFF. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK OR NEUTRAL TO RESTART THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES IT WILL START UP SOMETIMES I HAVE TO WAIT ON IT TO STARTS. TODAY IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND IT DID NOT START BACK UP..THE CAR HAD TO BE PUSHED OUT THE STREET. MY JEEP WILL STOP ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHILE DRIVING UP TO SPEED, IT WILL STOP ON RURAL STREETS AND WHILE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT IT WILL SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN..THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT ONLY SHUTS DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR 3 MONTHS.
Feb 04, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
4 complaints
My car has caught on fire with smoke at least 4 times, 3 times with my minor child inside of it. I have video to show you just how dangerous it is. All components of the vehicle have failed. I have put thousands of dollars into the vehicle and it only has 80,000 miles on it. My safety and my son and elderly mother's safety has been at extreme risk and my car is NOT SAFE TO OWN OR DRIVE. Carl Gregory, the dealer, never informed me EVER of a 2015 Jeep Patriot recall only three months after I purchased the vehicle while pregnant. The vehicle has been inspected/ worked on by Carl Gregory and now Southern Motors Jeep several times over the last 8 years located on Middleground Road at the corner of Abercorn Street in Savannah, Georgia. My insurance company has charged me to tow my vehicle at least six times as my son and I have been stranded all over the city waiting hours for a tow truck. There were no warning lamps on the vehicle prior to it catching fire and I have my car tuned regularly at Wal-Mart Automotive and cleaned at Montgomery Cross Roads Car Wash once a month. Today the engine stalled and I barely made it out of of the street which is highly dangerous for pedestrians and other drivers on the road. This is probably the 3rd time it has done that. The steering wheel stalls leaving me at the whim of an open road as my car goes out of control. The radio's electrical unit shut down two years ago and the back door does not open. I can't afford to fix those.The brakes were replaced approximately two years after owning it as the vehicle would not slow down during a red light (at the cost of $2,000). I had to veer right. Last November, the car was worked on and the clutch was replaced because it stopped working. One month ago we paid $600 for a new power steering hose to be replaced as it apparently was and continues to leak fluid. This has now been indicated on the dashboard as "hot oil". Currently, I love my car but my family and I are PETRIFIED AND TRAUMATIZED.
Jun 15, 2024
Two issues- First one the vehicle engine tends to randomly sputter like there is a dead cylinder. Which I have found by adding electric jell to the spark plug connector will make the problem go away for a short time. Second one now in the rear transfer case is marking a grinding noise and is getting louder.
Apr 29, 2022
MY JEEP PATRIOT WILL STALL OUT ON ME UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD THOUSANDS OF WORK DONE ON IT JUST FOR IT TO CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. NO SHOP HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG DUE TO NO CODE SHOWING UP. IT HAS BEEN OVERHEATING ON ME AND HAS BEEN CAUSING ME TO THROW AWAY A LOT OF MONEY. I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT THIS AND THE FACT THAT THERE IS NOTHING HAPPENING AND ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS IS RIDICULOUS!!
Apr 26, 2021
DRIVING VEHICLE ALONG THE HIGHWAY AND IT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY.
Apr 10, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
I'm having acceleration issues and the roms are going too high before shifting. And the steering column starts shaking on the highway after o get going fast like 45 or so. There's one light on and it's my low tire pressure light, but the tires aren't really low. And the issue has been occuring on and off periodically since after I had my brake job in November. It might be an issue with the brake job because I can hear the brakes rubbing. But I sought advice from a mechanic and he thinks its the TCM that needs to be serviced. The issue hasn't occured for a couple weeks and then it occured again today.
Jan 28, 2023
I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS JUST ABOUT EVERYONE HERE WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. I HAVE STALLED TWICE AND ONE OF THOSE TIMES ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT STALLED. MANY TIMES NOW FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS IT HAS BEEN SLOWING DOWN TO A CRAWL AND REPEATEDLY HESITATING LIKE IT'S CHOKING. THIS HAPPENS PRESENTLY, AT ALMOST EVERY TURN I MAKE AND SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. DEFINITELY SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO AS IT MOST CERTAINLY IS A ROAD SAFETY CONCERN/ISSUE.
Feb 23, 2021
WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND YOU START TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE IT STARTS JOLTING AND THEN SLOWS DOWN IN MID TRAFFIC WHEREVER YOU ARE WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS. I GOT IT LOOKED AT THEY SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY, SUPPOSED IT GOT FIXED BUT I PAID A LOT OF MONEY AND SOMETIMES IT STILL JOLTS. I REALIZED THAT THIS WAS A BIGGER ISSUE WHEN MY MOM AND MY SISTER WHO EACH OWN A COMPASS 2014 & 2015 AND BOTH OF THEIR VEHICLES HAVE NOW PRODUCED THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM ALL OF US GETTING THE SAME ISSUE WHILE ALMOST BEING CRASHED IN TO ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON A MAIN ROAD. OUR CARS ARE ONLY 3-4 YEARS OLD, I'M NOT SURE WHY SO MUCH WORK IS BEING DONE FOR THE SAME SITUATION IN ALL THE JEEP MADE VEHICLES. THE THROTTLE BODY IS SUPPOSEDLY THE ISSUE IN ALL THREE SITUATIONS, MAYBE FOR WHOEVER ELSE OWNS ONE SHOULD KNOW THAT THEY WILL SOON GET THIS PROBLEM IF THEY HAVENT. MY CAR STILL HAD NEVER BEEN THE SAME SINCE GETTING IT "FIXED" BY JEEP "PROFESSIONALS" AT THE DEALERSHIP.
Jul 19, 2018
SEPTEMBER 4TH 2015 I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2015 JEEP PATRIOT IT ONLY HAD 10 MILES ON THE ODOMETER SEP 5TH THE SECOND DAY OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD ACCELERATION PROBLEMS IT TOOK A FEW SECONDS LONGER TO ACCELERATE AFTER I STOPPED THE CAR AT THE LIGHT GETTING OFF THE RAMP FROM THE FREEWAY I FIGURED IT WAS JUST A COINCIDENCE SINCE THE CAR WAS BRAND NEW OVER THE DAYS OF DRIVING I NOTICED THAT IT WAS STEADY TAKING DELAY TIME TO PICK UP SPEED AS I ACCELERATED FROM STOPPING AT LIGHTS & STOP SIGN ON THE OTHER HAND I DID NOTICE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS LOUSY I HAD TO STOP EARLY AHEAD OF TIME IN ORDER FOR MY VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND EVEN STOPPING EARLY SOMETIMES DIDN'T WORK I HAD TO SWERVE OUT OF THE LANE JUST TO PREVENT MYSELF FROM HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE..I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TWO WEEKS LATER TO GET MY BRAKES INSPECTED THE GUY TOLD ME THAT I JUST NEED TO SLOW DOWN A LIL BIT EARLIER BEFORE YOU USUAL HAVE TO STOP.DID REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE BRAKE SYSTEM IS STILL LOUSY AS F*** AND TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY ON SEPTEMBER 24 I WENT TO GET MY VEHICLE WASHED AT KELLYS CAR WASH I DROVE TO THE CAR WASH PUT MY CAR IN NEUTRAL HAD ALL THE WINDOWS ROLLED UP TIGHT AND DOORS LOCKED AS I PROCEEDED THROUGH THE CARWASH EVERYTHING WAS GOING FINE UNTIL IT WAS TIME TO RINSE WATER STARTED COMING FROM MY DOME LIGHT POURING ON DOWN INTO MY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND WATER STARTED LEAKING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD I INSTANTLY PANIC AS THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING DONE THROUGH THE CARWASH I PULLED OVER AND CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO FILE A CLAIM & THEN CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME TO COME IN I CAME IN THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME I WILL HAVE TO SET AN APPOINTMENT SO I SET AN APPOINTMENT NOW I'M JUST WAITING FOR MY APPOINTMENT TO COME ON SEPTEMBER 30 IT RAINED & NOW MY CAR HAS WATER SPOTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE DASHBOARD
Oct 01, 2015
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
I noticed a vibration and it felt like the vehicle was shaking at times. This problem increased at higher speeds. I took it to a dealer for inspection and found out the control arms, tie rods, and ball joints were in critical condition and needed to be replaced. This vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it.
May 06, 2022
JEEP HAD 40,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS MAKING A WEIRD NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I THOUGHT IT WAS TIRES, SO I GOT NEW TIRES AND THEY TOLD ME THE BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY QUOTED IT AND SAID THAT WITHOUT FIXING IT, IT WOULD WEAR DOWN MY TIRES FASTER. I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR INSPECTION AT ANOTHER SHOP AND THEY WERE SURPRISED, BUT THEY SAID THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS THEY WERE LOOSE AND RUSTED OUT AND THAT THEY NEED TO DO BOTH CONTROL ARMS BECAUSE OF HOW THE JEEPS ARE BIT AND EXPLAINED IT THOROUGHLY. THEY ALSO SAID THEY COULD NOT ESTIMATE HOW MUCH OF A LIFE THEY HAD LEFT, BUT THAT IT WOULD BE BEST TO FIX IT BEFORE IT BROKE. I HAD THEM REPLACE THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES.
Jun 21, 2018
TAMARA INFLATORE.
Dec 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE ACCELERATING, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS MISSING THE PINCH BOLT AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE BOLT WAS EVER PLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,500.
May 22, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
4 complaints
I WAS ON MY WAY TO TAKE MY SON TO SCHOOL, WHEN WHILE ON A BUSY CITY STREET MY CAR STARTED TO JERK, AND SUDDENLY I WAS NO LONGER TO ACCERALATE. I WAS LITERALLY SCARED FOR MY LIFE AND MY CHILD, AS THE SPEED OF MY CAR SLOWED DOWN SO FAST, THAT I ALMOST GOT REARENDED. WHEN MY CAR SLOWED DOWN AND COULD NO LONGER ACCERALATE, MY CHECK ENGINE, ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ALL CAME ON. IT WAS VERY ODD AS THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. I READ AND SEEN THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING. I'M SURPRISED THAT NO ONE HAS BEEN KILLED DUE TO THIS, I COULD NOT IMAGINE IF I WAS THE HIGHWAY BEHIND A BIG RIG AND MY SPEED QUICKLY DROPPED LIKE THAT OR IF SOMEONE WAS RIDING MY TAIL, THERE IS NO WAY THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SLOW DOWN QUICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT FROM HITTING ME. I SEEN THAT PEOPLE WITH JEEPS HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE, REGARDLESS OF THE YEAR OF THE PATRIOT. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS PART.
Feb 19, 2020
CAR BEGAN TO REV UP WHILE IDLE AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LIGHT CAME ON. ONCE I STARTED TO DRIVE THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AT SEVERAL RED LIGHTS AFTER BEING STOPPED. TOOK TO SHOP AND THEY SAID THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. THE THROTTLE BODY HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Oct 14, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY (ABOUT 60 MILES PER HOUR) AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR 'S LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON (ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY, LIGHTENING BOLT) THE POWER SEEMED TO BE DRAINING FROM MY VEHICLE, I COULD NOT LONGER ACCELERATE. I ALMOST GOT HIT IN THE BACK, LUCKILY THERE WAS AN EXIT THAT WAS CLOSE SO THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO TAKE A FORCED EXIT TO AVOID FROM HITTING ME. UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT HAPPENED, I TURNED ON MY HAZARDS AND PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER AND TURNED MY CAR OFF. I WAITED FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND HESITANTLY DECIDED TO TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT, ONLY TO GO ABOUT 2 MILES AND IT HAPPEN AGAIN. I EXITED THE FREEWAY AND TOOK BACK STREETS ALL THE WAY HOME TO KEEP ME FROM GETTING INTO A WRECK. THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN ABOUT 4 TIMES UNTIL I MADE IT HOME AND PARK IT. THIS CAR HAS BEEN A HEADACHE EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. ONE MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE GAS TANK SUNK AND PRETTY MUCH FELL INTO THE CAR SO DEEP THAT I COULD NO LONGER GET THE PUMP TO THE TANK TO FILL GAS. ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THAT, THE WHEELS STARTED SQUEALING, AND THIS WAS UNABLE TO BE FIXED. THE BOLTS THAT ARE USED UNDER THE HOOD DO NOT FIT THE CAR SO THINGS WOULD CONSTANTLY LOOSEN AS I DROVE IT AND EVENTUALLY ARE REPOSITIONED EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE REPLACED BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIPS. THERE'S SUBSTANCE MUCH LIKE ADHESIVE GLUE THROUGHOUT THE CAR ON CERTAIN PARTS WHICH DOESN'T MAKE SENSE IF THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW. ALL AROUND POORLY MADE CAR, YOU WILL END UP PAYING THE DOUBLE THE AMOUNT VALUED BASED ON THE REPAIRS. HORRIBLE. HOLD THIS MAKER ACCOUNTABLE, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. LIVES ARE AT DANGER.
Mar 25, 2019
2015 JEEP PATRIOT HIGH ALTITUDE; COMPLETE POWER LOSS WHILE DRIVING @ 45 MPH. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND LOST ALL POWER WHILE IN MOTION. WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN A LOCAL ROAD, MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF & LOST ALL POWER. THE RADIO WENT OFF, MY DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, ALL GAUGES WENT DOWN AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK & NOT IN USE. THIS VEHICLE IS A DANGER ON THE ROADS. DEALERSHIP HAS SAID VEHICLE, BUT WILL NOT REVEAL IF VEHICLE IS INFACT DEFECTIVE. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JUNE 2015, BRAND NEW. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR NEARLY 10 SEPERATE TIMES. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE & SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE MOVING. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS OF " ENGINE FAILURE " FOR THE 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. MY VEHICLE IS ONE OF MANY THAT IS UNSAFE, AND SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. FCA LLC, SHOULD HAVE ALL 2015 PATRIOT JEEPS RECALLED. THEY ARE BUILDING DANGEROUS & POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING VEHICLES. FCA MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR A RECALL. DEALERSHIP HAS POSSESSION OF MY VEHICLE & IT WILL NOT BE DRIVEN BY MYSELF UNTIL THEY CAN DUPLICATE THE ENGINE FAILURE.
Feb 04, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
I nearly died this time. The crankshaft sensor was replaced like advised and the engine stalled turning left in an intersection. Official Complaint #2. Thankfully no one was behind me. See previous complaint for more details.
Sep 03, 2023
For the last 3-4 months my Jeep has been going into limp mode while in motion, sometimes at high speeds. There seems to be no pattern anymore and I’ve replaced the parts mechanics have suggested.
Jul 12, 2023
TWO MONTHS AGO MY JEEP STARTED BUCKING VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING AFTER IT SAT FOR A MONTH BEING DRIVEN MAYBE ONCE A WEEK. I REFILLED THE TANK WITH PREMIUM AND IT STILL DIDN'T HELP. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. IT STOPPED DOING THAT FOR FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS BUT NOW IT STARED DOING IT AGAIN. IT DOES IT WHEN I'M AM ACCELERATING FROM A SLOW DOWN AND ALSO ONCE I GET UP TO 60 ON THE HIGHWAY
Aug 01, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
3 complaints
While driving the car RPM dropped to zero, I pressed the gas pedal, and RPMs went back to normal engine continued to work. The crank shaft sensor was replaced, it drove for another month (approximately) before it began with the same issue. This time I was driving on the highway (twice). The third time I was on a busy street when it happened with complete loss of power and the stability control light came on. This is so dangerous and could possibly cause an accident. After looking into this issue, I have found that this is not a common occurrence and there is even a recall for this exact reason for the 2016 Jeep Patriots. The vehicle was taken to the local Jeep dealership, and they stated there was no way of knowing what the issue is without the check engine light coming on. I find this hard to believe knowing that there are many instances of this happening and a recall on a newer model for the same thing. They replaced the Crank Shaft Sensor (which had already been replaced) and two cam shaft sensors, replaced the catalytic converter that was recalled and the passenger side seat which had deployed. We were charged nearly $800. This is outrageous considering this is a dangerous issue that has been recalled on the 2016 models. Jan 31, 2023, NHTSA reached out to Ms. Eanes for additional information involving issues of the Crankshaft in the 2015 Jeep Patriot.
May 10, 2022
DRIVING ALONG AT SPEEDS OF 35 MPH, THE ENGINE RANDOMLY SHUT OFF, LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL, AND CAME TO A STOP. THIS OCCURRED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE NEXT DAY, THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED ON A STATE ROUTE 28. A MANUAL RESTART OF THE VEHICLE WAS REQUIRED EACH TIME, AND THE ISSUE OCCURS DAILY. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SPEEDS, TIMES OF DAY, ETC. THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING ISSUE.
Dec 06, 2020
PURCHASED 05/15/2015, WITH 1500 LOST ACCELERATION AND WHINING AFTER STOP AND GO, AT 2391 LOST ACCELERATION AND WHINING AFTER GOING THROUGH TOLL BOOTH. TELEPHONED DEALER, CONTACTED NATIONAL, ATTEMPTED TO GET IN MO, SERVICE CTR SAID NO TECHNICIANS AVAILABLE. SCHEDULED IN NC DEALER, SAT ALL DAY AND WAS TOLD NO TECHNICIANS, CHANGED OIL 3509 MILES AND ASSURED SAFE. SINCE DELIVERY CONSTANT CLUNK IN REAR WHEN CHANGING GEARS. AT 5,000 MILES, AGAIN, LOST ACCELERATION/WHINING GOING THROUGH TOLL BOOTH. TOOK TO DEALER 6990 MILES, KEPT FOR 2 DAYS, COULD NOT DUPLICATE. CONTINUES WITH FLUTTER NOISE THOUGH FOOT PEDAL LINE, CLUNK WHEN CHANGING FROM PARK TO REVERSE TO DRIVE(CLUNK). CONTINUE WITH SERVICE, NO ABLE TO DUPLICATE.
Oct 30, 2015
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
THE SEATBELT CAM KEEPS LOCKING UP. IT ONLY LETS THE SEATBELT OUT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE.
Jan 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST SORENESS AND STIFFNESS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER BY AAA. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. CHRYSLER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS NOT TRIGGERED AND DID NOT ADDRESS THE INQUIRY ABOUT THE SEAT BELT NOT WORKING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Nov 08, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LATCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED ON THE PASSENGER. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT IN ORDER FOR THE PASSENGER TO BE RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE RENTAL VEHICLE AGENCY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,650. THE VIN WAS INVALID. UPDATED 04/22/2016*LJ *JS
Feb 02, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS INTO THE REAR DOME LIGHT AND DRIPS INTO THE INSIDE OF MY JEEP. THE LIGHT DOESN'T WORK BECAUSE OF THIS AND I WOULD THINK THIS WOULD BE AN ELECTROCUTION HAZARD. I CAN'T HAVE ANYTHING IN THE BACK OF MY JEEP THAT COULD BE RUINED BY RAIN WATER.
Oct 07, 2019
BACK RIGHT TURN SIGNAL STAYS ON & WON'T BLINK FOR TURNS OR HAZARD... SHOP SAYS THERE'S SHORT ON CIRCUIT & WHOLE TIPM (POWER MODULE ) NEEDS REPLACING... ON THE INTERNET I'M SEEING LAWSUITS ABOUT THIS ISSUE & DEALERSHIPS HAVE CLAIMED THAT CHRYSLER/ JEEP WILL BE ISSUING RECALLS BUT NONE ARE COMING UP FOR MY VIN
May 24, 2018
TURNING LIGHTS ON IN THE CAR AND THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH 5 - 6 TIMES THEN GO OUT. DOESN'T MATTER IF VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR MOVING WHEN THIS OCCURS.HEADLIGHTS, RADIO & DOME LIGHT STILL WORK AS WELL AS TURN SIGNALS AND 4-WAY FLASHERS. WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON, I DO NOT HAVE ANY RUNNING LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS OR CUP HOLDER LIGHTS. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND ALL CHECKED GOOD. ALL INDICATIONS POINT TO BAD TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM). VEHICLE IS 2 YEARS OLD WITH NO AFTER MARKET WIRING. NOT HAVING RUNNING OR TAIL LIGHTS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE/CONCERN.
Feb 28, 2018
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WATER LEAKED INTO THE CABIN. UPON INSPECTING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WATER ENTERED ALONG THE REAR HATCH OF THE VEHICLE. THE LEAK CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE HEADLINER, CARPET, AND REAR SEATS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOLD AND THE ODOR OF MOLD WERE PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WATSON LUDINGTON CHRYSLER (LOCATED AT 3632 WEST US HIGHWAY 10, LUDINGTON, MI 49431, (231) 845-3900) TO BE INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO USE AUTOMOTIVE CAULK TO SEAL THE AREA FROM WHICH THE WATER LEAKED. AFTER A NIGHT OF TORRENTIAL RAINS, THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF FURTHER LEAKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,279. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL SMELLED OF MOLD. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED HAVING ASSISTANCE HAVING THE BACK SEATS AND HEADLINER REPLACED. *JS
Jun 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. ON RAINY DAYS, WATER ENTERED FROM THE GASKET INTO THE REAR CENTER OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE ROOF LINER AND INTERIOR LIGHTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEAK WAS EMITTING FROM THE ANTENNA. THE ANTENNA WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE GASKET WAS REPAIRED WITH A SEALANT, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AGAIN THAT THE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND IT WAS RESEALED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Jul 08, 2016
I ONLY OWNED THE CAR FOR ONE WEEK AND THERE WERE ONLY 156 MILES ON THE CAR. WHEN I GOT IN MY CAR AFTER WORK TODAY (THE FIRST RAINY DAY SINCE I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE A WEEK AGO) THERE WAS WATER ALL OVER THE RADIO, CONSOLE, GEAR SHIFT, DASHBOARD AND ALSO ON THE SEATS AND FLOOR. WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE CAR FROM THE INTERIOR LIGHTS LOCATED RIGHT ABOVE THE DASHBOARD. THE CD PLAYER WAS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AND SAYING LOAD CD OR EJECT CD AND WOULD JUST GO ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY AS I DROVE TO THE JEEP DEALER. THE MOST CONCERNING AND DANGEROUS PART WAS WATER WOULD CONTINUE TO POUR OUT FROM THE LIGHTS AS I DROVE EVERY TIME I MADE A TURN. WATER WOULD SPRAY ONTO ME, AS WELL AS, PARTS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WITHOUT NOTICE. *TR
Jan 12, 2015
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE GOING CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT ME TURNING THEM ON. THIS HAPPENS WHILE I'M DRIVING, SITTING AT A LIGHT, SITTING AT A STOP SIGN OR PARKED WITH MY ENGINE ON.
Feb 20, 2019
VEHICLES WIPERS WILL NOT STOP, EVEN IF SWITCH IS SET ON OFF! THEY'RE ON WHEN STARTING VEHICLE AND STILL ON EVEN WHILE DRIVING.
Feb 10, 2018
THE DOME LIGHT WHICH HAS SUN ROOF CONTROLS STARTED LEAKING WATER. IT POSES A SAFETY THREAT BECAUSE IT DISTRACTS THE DRIVER BY SPILLING WATER ON THE ELECTRONIC CONTROLS IN THE VEHICLE WHICH HAPPEN TO BE ALIGNED WITH THE LOCATION OF LEAK.
Nov 02, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
3 complaints
I WANT RO KNOW WHY THE CRANK SENSOR ISNT A RECALL. MINE WENT OUT THIS MORNING AND LUCKILY I WAS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND NOT ON THE HWY. IT'S DANGEROUS AND MY CAR JUST CUT OFF ON ME. I READ THIS MORNING AND THERE IS QUITE OF FEW PEOPLE THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THERE COULD BE PARENTS OUT THERE WITH A CAR FULL OF KIDS AND IT COULD BE EXTREMELY HOT OR COLD OUTSIDE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ITEM FOR SAFETY.
Dec 08, 2017
WHILE IN MOTION ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY THE CAR HAS UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER. THIS HAS NOT BEEN A ONE TIME ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE TURNING, WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, DRIVING UP A HILL, AND ALL OTHER INSTANCES WHERE YOUR CAR IS IN MOTION. I AM TERRIFIED TO BE IN THE CAR, BUT THIS OUR ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. THE DEALERSHIP THAT SERVICES US HAS TOLD US THAT MANY OTHER 2015 JEEP PATRIOTS ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND CHRYSLER REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HE SAID THAT IT COULD BE THE THROTTLE BODY OR POSSIBLY SOMETHING ELSE- THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED ELUSIVE RESULTS. THE MAN WHO LOOKED AT THE JEEP SAID THAT HE CONTACTED CHRYSLER HOPING THAT THEY WOULD "GOODWILL" THE NEEDED REPAIRS, AS WE JUST PASSED THE WARRANTY BY 1000 MILES. CHRYSLER REFUSED DESPITE THIS MAN'S PERSISTENCY TO ASSIST US. BUT OUR JEEP NIGHTMARE DOES NOT END THERE. BEFORE 15,000 MILES, A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE PUT IN. NOW AT 37,000 MILES THE CAR IS PRESENTING TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND THROTTLE BODY ISSUES. WE WERE ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR AS IT HAS PROVEN ITSELF TO BE UNSAFE, AND AS I MENTIONED PREVIOUSLY THIS IS OUR ONLY WAY OF TRANSPORTATION. SO NOW WE ARE STARING AT OUR PARKED CAR THAT SOMETIMES DOES NOT EVEN START, WHILE MAKING PAYMENTS ON SAID VEHICLE, WHICH HAS BEEN DEEMED TOO UNSAFE TO DRIVE, PAYING ADDITIONAL MONEY TO BE DRIVEN AROUND TO WORK AND SCHOOL, AND DEALING WITH SUBSTANDARD CUSTOMER SERVICE. WHAT A JOY!
Jul 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.
Jul 31, 2015
TIRES
2 complaints
215 /65 / 17
Aug 15, 2024
FIRST DAY DRIVING NEW 2015 JEEP PATRIOT, TRAVELING AT LEGAL SPEED ON STATE HIGHWAY, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW. HOT DAY, LOOKS LIKE BELT SEPARATION, LOUD POP AND CUT ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE TIRE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. VERY CONCERNED NOW ABOUT THE TIRES. THE ARE FIRESTONE AFFINITY TOURING T4-P215/60R17 TIRES. THE TWO FRONT TIRES HAVE A DIFFERENT AFB THAN THE REAR TIRES. AFB 4214 IS ON THE ORIGINAL REAR TIRE. AFB 4414 ON THE FRONT. NO DATE OF MANUFACTURE LISTED ON TIRES.
Jun 13, 2015
VISIBILITY
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the passenger’s side window would not properly slide down. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
May 22, 2024
HVAC HEATER CORE. AS I WAS ABOUT TO EXIT A MAJOR INTERSTATE, VERY HOT ALMOST BOILING WATER DRIPPED EXCESSIVELY ON MY RIGHT FOOT OVER MY GAS PEDAL. THERE WAS NO WHERE TO EASILY PULL OVER SO I HAD TO DEAL WITH IT UNTIL BEING ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT OFF OF THE EXIT. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED MY VEHICLE OFF AND CHECKED BENEATH THE DASH. STEAMING HOT WATER WAS DRIPPING FROM NUMEROUS PLACES UNDER THE DASH, MAINLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE A VIDEO SHOWING THE STEAM FROM THE WATER AFTER IT SLOWED DRIPPING A BIT. MY VEHICLE IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 70,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AS I COULD HAVE EASILY GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT. LUCKILY I COULD BARE WITH THE HOT WATER ENOUGH TO FIND A PLACE TO PARK AND IN ADDITION TO THAT I AM SO THANKFUL I WASN'T WEARING OPEN TOED SHOES OR SANDALS!. FURTHER DIAGNOSIS FROM A LOCAL TRUSTED MECHANIC REVEALED MY HEATER CORE NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM MOST DEFINITELY NOT PURCHASING A JEEP AGAIN AND WILL BE TRADING IT IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TT *TR
May 07, 2018
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
The front head rest employed because the part broke inside
Oct 21, 2023
The airbag light is on and I am afraid it will deploy at any time. The dealership and manufacturer say the part they need is on backorder with the supplier, but it has been 3 months since the problem was diagnosed, so it has not been repaired.
Feb 08, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
Vehicle engine stopped while driving. This could lead to potential danger. Started about 1 year ago.
Oct 09, 2023
WHILE RANDOMLY DRIVING MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THROTTLE LIGHT COMES ON. I'VE HAD MY CAR TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CODES ARE P2135 AND P0121. DEALER SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY DIDN'T CLEAR THE CODE. WENT HOME AND SLEPT, NEXT MORNING THE LIGHTS ARE OFF. THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUOUS ISSUE. THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY DECEMBER 2018, MY GAS PEDAL 2 MONTHS AGO AND PART OF MY COMPUTER OVER A MONTH AGO AND THIS IS STILL HAPPENING. I'VE READ IN A BUNCH OF FORUMS THIS IS COMMON BUT NO ONE HAS A SOLUTION. DEALER SAID MY WIRING HARNESS WAS FINE AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM BUT DON'T WANT TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR EVEN THOUGH IT'S UNDER WARRANTY. HELP
Aug 21, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
Over the past year, the car has had 4 crank position sensors, new pig tails/connectors on the wire harness, a new throttle body, and a new MCM. The Jeep will randomly shut off without warning either at stoplights/traffic or on the highway at speed. While at speed, the car will "restart" itself, but if it stalls while stagnant a manual restart is necessary. When the stalling occurs, warning lights do not appear on the dash. Lately, however; the crank position code P0339 has come up with the check engine light. I recently experienced a crank position sensor code followed by a cylinder 3 misfire which caused the car to go into limp mode. Once I replaced the MCM, the misfire went away. Most recently (today) the car stalled in the middle of an intersection while making a left turn; my [XXX] son was in the car with me. Since it was a stop light, the car was able to be restarted in time, but had it been a stop sign/non-stop oncoming traffic, the situation could have been much worse. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Sep 26, 2023
OVER THE PAST MONTH THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS COME ON WHEN I GO TO ACCELERATE. JUST LIKE OTHERS HAVE REPORTED, IT COMES ON WHEN I'M DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY & JUST DIES, YOU CAN'T STEER THE CAR OR ANYTHING. OR YOU GO TO ACCELERATE AND IT DIES & YOU ALMOST GET REAR-ENDED. I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MANY REPORTS ARE ON HERE SIMILAR TO MINE AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL ALTHOUGH IT LOOKS LIKE THERE WAS ONE FOR THE 2016 PATRIOT. WHAT WILL IT TAKE, SOMEONE DYING? THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOUR CAR WILL JUST DIE WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH & YOU CAN'T STEER OR ANYTHING!
Mar 14, 2019
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
Key takeaways from the information you’ve provided: 1.Your engine’s RPM drops to zero randomly while driving and idling. 2.The engine loses power, accompanied by the traction control light flashing. 3.Power steering is lost within 10 seconds after the power loss. 4.Transmission range sensor (NSS) was replaced, but there might be an adjustment issue. 5.Shifting from reverse to neutral is difficult, while shifting from drive to neutral is fine. 6.Taillights don’t change during difficulty shifting down from reverse. 7.A code reader showed an ABS code: c1221 after the NSS replacement. 8.The negative terminal clamp may need replacement. 9.Engine issues might be related to temperature or transmission shifts.
Aug 27, 2023
DRIVING ON HWY 90 FOR AN HOUR GOING 70MPH. LOUD WHINING SOUND STARTED COMING FROM THE ENGINE THEN TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN EVEN WITH TRYING TO KEEP SPEED. SPEED KEPT DECREASING SO I PULLED OVER FOR 20 MINUTES AND WENT HOME. *TR
Jun 05, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2 complaints
When the ABS wheel sensor detaches from it's mounting point on the transaxle (i.e. from rust) but is still in proximity to the tone wheel, the intermittent signals sent to the ABS system causes unpredictable, uncontrolled application of the brakes while driving. This could very likely cause an accident as the car will brake without the brake lights illuminating resulting in a following vehicle crashing into the car. Also, unexpected braking could easily cause loss of control of the vehicle. There were yellow (not red) warning lights on the instrument cluster indicating that there was a problem with the ABS/Anti-skid / 4WD drive system. The warning lights appeared several days before the braking behavior was observed.
Aug 22, 2023
THE SPEED SENSORS IN THE REAR WHEEL HUBS ARE HELD ON WITH A THIN WIRE CLIP. THIS RUSTS AWAY VERY QUICKLY AND THE SENSOR FALLS OUT. THEN THE BRAKES CAN BE APPLIED WITHOUT THE DRIVER TOUCHING THE BRAKES . THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IN MY CAR AND THE DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL YET, BUT THERE SHOULD BE..!
Jul 02, 2022
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
Engine stalls upon acceleration from a dead stop major safety concern. Mechanic says it’s crankshaft sensor which the 2016 Jeep Patriot recall was for the same issue.
Jun 16, 2022
THE ENGINE SHUT OFF TWICE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE WE WERE ON THE FREEWAY. THE SECOND TIME THE ENGINE STALLED WAS 4 DAYS AFTER WE PICKED THE CAR UP FROM HUNTER JEEP SERVICE DEPT, WHO TOLD US THE ISSUE WAS REPAIRED AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE NOW.
Aug 02, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
I have purchased a 2015 Jeep Patriot from Sunrise car dealer it has been 3 months now I took it back to the dealer they couldn't find anything wrong with it the car cut off in the middle of traffic in the middle of the expressway with a big 18-wheeler behind me scared me to death. I can see why they sold it to me without any warranty. I took it to a car repairment person ran a test on it couldn't find anything wrong with it. No codes were found, we took the car for a ride in the air and the radio didn't cut him off but as soon as I got back in it down the road it cut off again several times before I made it home. Please tell me if I can take the car back and trade it in for another car. Help
May 10, 2022
I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING MY JEEP JUST STALLED. I LOST ALL ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OFVTHE ROAD. I PUT CAR IN PARK AND TURNED THE KEY TO OFF POSITION. TRIED TO RESTART AND IT WOULD NOT, BUT CONTINUED TO TRY TO START BY ITSELF. WHICH IN TURN KILLED THE BATTERY. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS HAPPENED TODAY WHICH IS A SATURDAY AND MAYBE THEY WILL GET TO LOOK AT IT ON MONDAY. THIS REALLY SCARED ME AS I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. THANK GOD MY DAUGHTER WAS NOT WITH ME AS IT WAS ONLY 5 DEGREES AND SNOWING.
Feb 13, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
Throttle conrol sensor redlightning bolt on dash, after jeep seemed to loose power.check engine light. Available upon request. Had to drive home with virtually no exceleration with hazzards on due to unusual dangerous circumstances. Jeep problem not confirmed by dealer. Needs to be towed, for fear of safety. Disheartened,and without a vehicle hoping this can be affordable to fix or fixable at all.
Nov 06, 2021
ETC LIGHT WAS COMING ON, CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AS SHOULD WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED. CAR WOULD JERK FORWARD AS IF WAS ABOUT TO DIE. TRYING TO GET ONTO HIGHWAY IS ALWAYS SKETCHY. FINALLY WENT COMPLETELY OUT AND LEAVING ME BROKE DOWN IN MIDDLE OF 5 O'CLOCK TRAFFIC AFTER TAKING TO DEALERSHIP AND BEING TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG BUT NEEDED A NEW BATTERY WENT AHEAD AND PAID FOR JUST FOR IT TO ALL CONTINUE. FINALLY TOLD THROTTLE BODY WAS AN ISSUE. GOT THE ENTIRE UNIT REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP NOT JUST THE SENSOR AND NOT EVEN A YEAR LATER SAME THING IS HAPPENING AGAIN. HUNDREDS OF OTHERS ON FORUMS FOR THE JEEP PATRIOT NO MATTER THE YEAR ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES OVER AND OVER! IT'S NOT SAFE! SOMEONE NEEDS TO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY. NOT TO MENTION IT SHOULD NEVER HAD HAPPENED TO A 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE! IF WE WANT THESE PROBLEMS WE WOULD PURCHASE USED CARS. NOW I AM IN FEAR OF IT DOING IT AGAIN BECAUSE IT'S DRIVING THE SAME NOT GOING WHEN GASSED JERKING FORWARD, EVEN IN IDLE, NOT JUST FOR SAFETY REASONS FOR FINANCIAL REASONS AS WELL. HOW CAN DO MANY DIFFERENT YEAR MODELS HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AND THIS NOT BE A MOPAR RECALL
Mar 18, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
VEHICLE STALLED AND LURCHED UPON ACCERALING FROM A TRAFFIC RED LIGHT. THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. PURCHASED WITH LOAN FOUR DAYS AGO. INITIALLY SAME THING OCCURRED WITH HIGH RPM AS WELL. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT FIRST. FIFTH DAY OF DRIVING THIS REVEALED THE WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD. DEALER INDICATED RECALL FIXED PRIOR TO SALE. VEHICLE WARNING LIGHT STILL APPEARS. RPMS TOO HIGH ON ACCELERATION. REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THE RECALL DID NOT FIX ISSUE AND NEEDS TO HAVE JEEP DEALER CHECK IT.
Jul 15, 2020
THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STARTED DROPPING TO 0 RPM DURING DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND SITUATIONS (SOME 30MPH, SOME 60MPH, SOME TURNING, SOME GOING STRAIGHT, BUT NEVER STALLED WHILE STOPPED) ON AND OFF FOR A WEEK WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR FAULT CODES PRESENT. DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 8 MONTHS PREGNANT GOING 65MPH THE JEEP STALLED OUT AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT SHOWED UP AS A CRANKSHAFT SENSOR FAULT, WE REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND NOW IT IS STUCK IN TIP START MODE AND WILL NOT START! THIS IS THE 3RD BRAND SENSOR THAT HAS BEEN TRIED. THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE 2016 RECALL ISSUE (SAFETY RECALL S89 / NHTSA 16V-907 CRANKSHAFT CAMSHAFT SENSOR WIRE HARNESS) THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SAFETY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2015 JEEP PATRIOT HAVING REOCCURRING SIMILAR ISSUES AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THIS IS A 1 OWNER PURCHASED BRAND NEW VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN CARED FOR PROPERLY AND HAS HAD MORE ISSUES THAN A 5 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD. STALLING OUT AT 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHILE 8 MONTHS PREGNANT COULD OF KILLED ME AND MY UNBORN CHILD. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
Apr 19, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF, THE STEERING LOCKED AND I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKILY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAPPENED WHEN TURNING THE KEY. ALSO NO HORN, NO LIGHTS ... NOTHING. A SIMILAR THING HAPPENED 2 YEARS AGO AND THE JEEP DEALER STATED IT WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE.
Jul 07, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS, CAR HAS COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING OR WARNING LIGHTS, NO ENGINE, NO POWER STEERING NO ELECTRICAL ANYTHING. THIS IS A DEATH TRAP AND SERIOUS BODILY HARM WAITING TO HAPPEN. HIGHLY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 8 TIMES AND HAS BEEN INTO THE JEEP DEALER 4 TIMES TO GET FIXED, TO NO AVAIL. IT KEEPS HAPPENING AND IS NOW BACK AT THE DEALER. LAST TIME, THEY REPLACED ABS MODULE AND BLED SYSTEM. STILL DIDN'T WORK. LOTS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS ONLINE OVER MANY YEARS. DATE IT HAPPENED IS FIRST TIME, BUT IT IS NOW IN SHOP FOR THE 4TH TIME. 2016 JEEP PATRIOTS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM, BUT NO OTHER YEAR. WHY?!!!
Apr 09, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
2 complaints
THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING ON A CITY STREET IN BOSTON. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE NEAREST GARAGE WHERE THEY REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, BUT THEN AN ENGINE CODE CAME UP SAYING THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I AM UNSURE IF THIS WAS RELATED TO THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR ISSUE OR JUST A COINCIDENCE. THE CAR THEN HAD TO BE TOWED TO A JEEP DEALER TO REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND RELEARN THE SENSORS. I NOTICED THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2016 JEEP PATRIOTS FOR THE SAME CRANKSHAFT PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING IN 2015 JEEP PATRIOTS. THE ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING AND IT IS FORTUNATE THAT THIS HAPPENED AT ~20MPH, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Sep 14, 2019
WHILE DRIVING I MADE A RIGHT TURN AND THEN THE "TIRE LIGHT" BEGAN TO FLASH AND A WARNING SOUND WAS HEARD THEN THE "TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT" BEGAN TO FLASH AND ALERT SOUND WAS HEARD AND THEN A "RED LIGHTNING BOLT" WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE "ENGINE LIGHT" TURNED ON, ALL LIGHTS WERE LIT UP AND THE ENGINE STALLED AND COULDN'T GET PASSED 20MPH EVEN THOUGHT THE ACCELERATOR WAS ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY LESS THAN 32000 MILES, AND HAS HAD ITS REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I'VE SEEN SEVERAL SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON JEEP PATRIOT FORUMS AND SEEN THAT THE 2014 AND 2016 HAD RECALLS FOR THIS OR RELATED ISSUE. WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE IDLES HIGH AND STILL MOVES EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE IS FULLY PRESSED, AND THE TEMPERATURE RISES FAST. I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A CITY STREET SO LUCKILY THE WASN'T MUCH TRAFFIC. THE LIGHTS CAME ON BEFORE I LOST ENGINE POWER AND I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THEY WENT AWAY BUT THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN THE SECOND TIME IT OCCURRED, THE LIGHTS STAYED ON AND THAT'S WHEN I ALSO LOST ENGINE POWER AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. MOVES FINE IN REVERSE BUT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS IDLING REALLY HIGH IT TAKES OFF IN REVERSE BY ITSELF WITHOUT USING THE ACCELERATOR.
Nov 03, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL SOCKET WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED ONLINE THAT THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE. KUNES COUNTRY AUTO GROUP OF MACOMB (3200 E JACKSON ST, MACOMB, IL 61455, (309) 837-5757) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS AND LABOR FOR THE REPLACEMENT BULB WOULD COST $350. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Aug 30, 2019
I'VE NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS IN THE FRONT OF MY CAR ARE VERY BRIGHT. I USUALLY DRIVE A 60 MILE ROUND TRIP AT NIGHT AND IT IS NOT A RARE OCCURRENCE TO HAVE MORE THAN 10 CARS FLASH ME. I DO PUT MY HEADLAMPS ON THE LOW BEAM, BUT CARS STILL FLASH ME THINKING IT'S ON HIGH BEAMS. I'VE TALKED TO MY FRIEND WHO ALSO HAS A JEEP PATRIOT 2014, HE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS WELL.
Jun 03, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK, NOW IT'S ALL THE TIME. TRY TO START IT, IT DOESN'T WANT TO TURN OVER . YOU CAN PLAY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN IT STARTS. GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO CRANK OVER. STARTED MID JULY AND HAS CONTINUED
Aug 14, 2019
HEATER STOP WORKING
Nov 28, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
I AM SEEING MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. MY 2015 JEEP PATRIOT USED TO KICK BACK WHILE I WAS ACCELERATING WHICH DEVELOPED INTO A STALL AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY GAVE ME NEW SPARK PLUGS AND CLEANED MY AIR INTAKE VALVES IN HOPES THAT IT WOULD FIX THE ISSUE. THE CAR GIVES NO WARNING OR CODE TO DESCRIBE WHAT IS HAPPENING. FOR ABOUT A WEEK THERE WERE NO ISSUES AND THEN IT STALLED ON ME TWICE TODAY AND POWER STEERING GOES OUT. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND ACCELERATED ONCE IT TURNED GREEN BUT IT STALLED BEFORE I COULD MAKE IT ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. I COULD BARELY STEER OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER VEHICLES, HAVE TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND SHUT IT OFF. THEN I HAVE TO SIT THERE FOR A COUPLE MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE CAR. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR ESPECIALLY DURING RUSH HOUR.
Nov 25, 2018
DRIVING THE JEEP ON THE ROAD AND SUDDENLY IT TURNS OFF AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, BUT BEFORE IT HAPPENS, NOTICE THE VEHICLE JERKS. THIS HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 73 GOING HOME FROM THE GROCERY STORE. AFTER I TURN OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE KEY OFF AND SITTING THERE FOR A FEW MINUTES AND TURN THE KEY, IT WILL START AND TAKE ME A FEW BLOCKS AND THE SAME THING HAPPENS AGAIN. HAVE TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL TO STAY ON THE ROAD.
Mar 06, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
2 complaints
SINCE JUNE 2018 I'VE EXPERIENCED ON GOING ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION. WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE FRONT END STARTS TO SHAKE, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD COME ON AND THEN THE CAR STALLS. I LOOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND STEER DURING THIS TIME. FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS IN DELAWARE ON THE HIGHWAY, THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. SINCE THEN THE CAR SKIPS DURING DECELERATION MOSTLY WHEN THE GEARS SHIFT IN TRAFFIC, GOING ON ROTARIES OR ATTEMPTING TO COME OFF /ON RAMP.. WENT TO MY USUAL MECHANICS RAN CODES ENDED UP REPLACING SENSOR IN THE ENGINE. THE CAR AGAIN STARTS TO SKIP AND HAS ONGOING ISSUES ACCELERATING. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS I'VE ALMOST BEEN IN A COUPLE ACCIDENTS FROM WHEN IT DECIDES IT'S TIME TO ACCELERATE, RANDOM ENGINE SHUT OFF AND INABILITY TO ACCELERATE WHEN IT MATTERS. I CALLED JEEP APPARENTLY THEY ARE HAVING LOTS OF ISSUES RELATED TO THIS.
Oct 29, 2018
APRIL 2017, WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE. ETC AND ENGINE LIGHT WERE LIT UP, CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED OVER AT NEAREST EXIT. SHUT OFF CAR AND TRIED TO RESTART, CAR WOULD NOT START. DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AUGUST 2018, WHILE WAITING AT STOP LIGHT I STARTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. CAR WAS SHAKING AND DID NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE. TRACTION CONTROL AND ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. HAD TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND RESTART IN THE MIDDLE OF A CITY STREET. CAR RESTARTED, THE NEXT DAY ONLY ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. WHILE AT STOP LIGHT AND FOOT ON THE BREAK THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. ALL LIGHTS AND RADIO STAYED ON. RESTARTED CAR, DRIVING FINE. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP, THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AGAIN (AND WANTED TO DO SO AT MY EXPENSE). WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RETURN MY CAR, IT SHUT OFF ON THEM. THEY RETURNED IT TO ME SAYING IT HAD BEEN FIXED. NEXT DAY PROBLEM PERSISTED AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT. TOOK BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY REPLACED SENSOR CAM AND SENSOR CRA TO MY EXPENSE. NOW MY BREAKS ARE SHAKING. IT'S A THREE YEAR OLD CAR. I'M THE SECOND OWNER. IT SHOULDN'T BE HAVING THESE TYPES OF PROBLEMS. I'M NOT SPENDING MORE MONEY AT THE DEALERSHIP. I'M SELLING THE VEHICLE. I'LL BE SURE TO NEVER PURCHASE JEEP OR ANY OTHER CHRYSLER BRANDS.
Oct 04, 2018
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
HIT A DEER HEAD ON BRAKES FAILED THE HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE FOR CAR TO STOP RIGHTSIDE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED
Nov 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND DID NOT RESPOND IN ENOUGH TIME TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A TRUCK AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND BOTH HANDS WERE SWOLLEN WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A YARD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Aug 20, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated momentarily while starting the vehicle and while driving. The contact stated the failure had been recurring after refueling the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Nov 13, 2024
WHEELS
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal high pitched whining sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal the sound was getting louder. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Nov 04, 2024
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
My car will pull to the right no matter what I do. Tires rotated, air filled, etc it always pulls to the right hard. My electrical system, lights and radio, flicked on and off by themselves one night and now my radio is dead and lights are dim.
Jul 04, 2024
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
The transfer case is shot. As well as the rear differential. As a result of the transfer case messing up, the transmission is tore up. We need struts as well.
Feb 11, 2024
STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
While driving the vehicle will randomly, without warning or any dash notification icons alerted, turn off engine- radio, lights, a/c everything else is still on but engine is off. This occurred 4 times in less than a 2 mile distance without any check engine or notification lights on the dash before, during, or after the event. This issue originally started about a week ago, when the check engine and throttle system notification icons came on, followed immediately by the car going into what seemed to be limp mode. Car was towed to the jeep dealership, they said issue was the battery and that an oil change was needed. Had issues addressed took the car how two days later, same issue occurred again. While driving same two icons suddenly came on then car went immediately into limp mode and was not driveable. Took the car back to the jeep dealer, they took a few days to drive it and stated it was the fuel throttle body that needed to be replaced. Had the part replaced and the car drove as normal, no icons on dash after the repair, next morning same issue occurred again while driving, icons come on dash, immediately car goes into limp mode. Circling back to the biggest concern, is I’ve found large amounts of owners having the exact same if not oddly similar issues with varying years of the jeep patriots. Many are reporting my reason for this report in that suddenly after Jeep dealers require all these repairs they’re experiencing the engine completely shutting off WHILE DRIVING. This is incredibly dangerous and I’m concerned as to why there A. Isn’t a repair for this common issue in these models, and B. Why a recall hasn’t been submitted for the most dangerous scenario where many owners are having their cars engines shut down while driving, and some at high speeds. This is incredibly dangerous and frustrating that our safety has not been addressed when online there are years worth of forums for these issues without resolution.
Jan 23, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
This car keeps shutting off and having overheating issues on and off while driving. I have replaced all pistons, fuel injectors, relays, gaskets, thermostats, hoses, and the catalytic converter. I've seen that over 60,000 cases have been reported about this issue with this vehicle and these vehicles are still being sold used at used car dealers despite the issues being unrepairable. This is a real safety issue as the car stops running with no warning no matter where you are driving. You can see all the same reports on multiple sites online. Why hasn't jeep done anything about this issue? I know I bought mine used but I'm sure the used car dealer would have never had this vehicle on their lot if it was recalled as it should have been.
Nov 19, 2023
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
On 5 occasions at various speeds and types of roads, my vehicle suddenly goes into limp mode, the engine shuts off and power steering goes out. I have very limited time and control to move off the road before the car behind me slams into me. The majority of the instances this has happened, the orange anti-skid light comes on though road conditions were fine. I found a recall of 2016 Jeep Patriots (s89/NHTSA 16-v-907 Crankshaft/Camshaft Sensor Wire Harness) and many complaints I've found experiencing the same thing I experienced were included in this recall. Mechanic ran my Jeep's code and it showed a number of things were triggered but he couldn't pinpoint what exactly could be the cause based on the code errors. I have a young child in a car seat in the back of my car and feel extremely unsafe taking her anywhere, let alone when it's just me in the car. Please consider adding the 2015 Patriot to this recall.
Mar 06, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
My truck goes into a code where the electric throttle control light, the engine light, and the tire traction light comes on. When the vehicle does this it reduces the speed to 35 no matter what or where you are. When you ho get the engine light checked, the code says it's a suction problem . Jeep started doing this in the colder weather than progressed to every other week
Jul 09, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that air conditioning system was blowing hot air throughout the vehicle. Additionally, there was a coolant leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer three times and was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the air compressor unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
Jun 21, 2022
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
***VEHCILE WAS PURCHASED JANUARY 2021. LATER FOUND OUT THE 2015 JEEP PATRIOT I PURCHASED HAD 5 PREVIOUS OWNERS...MAKING ME THE 6TH OWNER.*** SEPT 2021 I WAS DRIVING DURING RUSH HOUR ON BUSY LAS VEGAS CITY STREET WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE AND NO WARNING MY 2015 JEEP PATRIOT LOST POWER...3 DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON (LIGHTNING BOLT/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/TRACTION CONTROL). I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A HOTEL PARKING LOT AFTER CROSSING 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC. ONCE PARKED, I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, WAITED ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS TRIED RESTARTING IT AGAIN AND TO NO AVAIL THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED/DIAGNOSISED THE PROBLEM TO BE THE THROTTLE BODY AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SO I HAD TO COME OUT OF POCKET ALMOST $1000. ALL THIS DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC. WHEN I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE FROM THE MECHANIC THEY INFORMED ME THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS STILL ON BECAUSE MY RACK/PINION WAS DAMAGED SO MY ALIGNMENT IS OUT OF WHACK. THEY ALLOWED ME TO DRIVE OFF WITH MY VEHICLE EVEN WHEN THE ALIGNMENT BEING SCREWED UP. WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE HOME, I WAS SO SCARED BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE MY VEHICLE WANTED TO GO IN EVERY DIRECTION AT THE SAME TIME. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BIG O TIRES TO HAVE THEM TEST THE ALIGNMENT. AFTER THEY RE-ALIGNED THE JEEP IT RAN PERFECT. BUT I SPOKE TO SOON...JUST AFTER 1 WEEK, IM NOW STARTING TO EXPERIENCE MORE ISSUES...CAR ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN, HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO TAKE OFF FROM RED LIGHT, BACK FIRING FROM EITHER THE TAIL PIPE OR UNDER THE HOOD (ALMOST SEEMS LIKE THE ENGINE IS BEING FLOODED OUT WITH TO MUCH GAS), MY GAS MILEAGE HAS GOTTEN WORSE. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED!!!
Nov 17, 2021
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DURING DRIVING, THE CAR STALLS OUT, RPM GOES TO ZERO AND IT FLUCTUATES RANDOMLY EVEN DURING HIGHER SPEEDS ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS. THIS RISKS AN AUTO ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSING POWER AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 70 MPH.
Oct 25, 2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR LOSE POWER WILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MILES P/ HOURFROM 65MILES TO 5MP/H,THIS IS A SAFETY ISUE, SURE BE ADRESS AS A SAFETY RECALL,WE COULD GET HIT FROM BEHIND AT THE FREEWAY,WE FOUND OUT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A FAILURE OF THE THROTLE CONTROL VALVE.
Sep 29, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I BOUGHT MY 2015 JEEP PATRIOT ON JULY 4, 2020. EVERY SINCE I'VE HAD MY TRUCK, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS. I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK TO 4 MECHANICS AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND A PROBLEM. ALSO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I GOT THE TRUCK FROM HAS NOT EVEN TRIED TO CONTACT ME BACK ABOUT THEM FIXING IT FOR ME. I'M STUCK WITH A VEHICLE THAT DOESN'T WORK AT THIS POINT.
Sep 11, 2020
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING THE THROTTLE BODY GOING INTO LIMP MODE. FEELS LIKE A HICCUP. DODGE IN IOWA HAS 40 OTHER VEHICLES WAITING ON THE SAME PART FOR THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Jun 26, 2020
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON A STREET IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AND MY JEEP STARTED TO JERK ALL OF A SUDDEN. I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS STARTED HAPPENING IN MAY AND THE LAST TIME IS HAPPENED WAS JUNE 22 2020. JEEP NEEDS TO PUT OUT A RECALL ASAP! *TR
Jun 22, 2020
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I WAS TURNING ONTO MY STREET AND MY WHEELS LOCKED UP. I PARKED CAR (MY SON WAS IN THE BACK 3.9 YEARS OLD) AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW A HUGE FIRE. WENT TO STORE SO HAD WATER - POURED 6 WATER BOTTLES ON THE FIRE TO PUT IT OUT.*DT CONSUMER STATED INCIDENT OCCURRED 5 HOURS AFTER THE OIL CHANGE THAT DAY.*JB *TR
Jun 15, 2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
2015 JEEP PATRIOT HAS STALLED, LOST POWER, AND SHUT DOWN ON ME MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN MOTION ON THE STREET AND HIGHWAY. *TR
May 21, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY CAR WAS IN MOTION AND I LOST POWER WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE CAR STARTED BACK UP. I GOT THE CAR TOWED AND WHEN IT ARRIVED AT THE MECHANIC IT STARTED BACK UP JUST FINE, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AS NO ERROR MESSAGE WAS ON MY DASHBOARD, THEREFORE THEIR DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL. THE MECHANIC KEPT MY CAR FOR A WHILE AND IT FINALLY GAVE OUT ON THEM AGAIN AND THEY DISCOVERED BY THROTTLE BODY HAD GONE OUT. I HAD THIS ISSUE IN MAY OF 2017 AND HAD IT FIXED AT A JEEP DEALERSHIP AND LESS THAN 3 YEARS LATER MY CAR HAS THE VERY SAME ISSUE.
Feb 26, 2020
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
2015 JEEP PATRIOT HAD A PROBLEM STARTING TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER WHILE PARKED. AFTER WAITING FIVE MINUTES, I TURNED THE KEY AGAIN AND IT STARTED. THEN, TWO DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE I WAS ACCELERATING. FOR THE NEXT 20 SECONDS IT OSCILLATED BETWEEN ACCELERATING AND COASTING WHILE I HELD MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. AS I COASTED TOWARDS AN UPCOMING OFF-RAMP, I LOST POWER STEERING. ONCE I WAS OFF THE FREEWAY, I HAD TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DEALERSHIP. THEY RAN THEIR "DIAGNOSTIC TESTS" AND FOUND NOTHING. THEY TEST DROVE THE CAR FOR 10 MILES AND WERE UNABLE TO RECREATE THE ISSUES. THEY UPDATED THE PCM AND TCM AND RAN THEIR COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AGAIN. NOTHING WAS FOUND. I FEEL INCREDIBLY UNSAFE DRIVING MY JEEP PATRIOT NOW. I ESCALATED THE ISSUE TO CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE WHO WAS UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING TO HELP ME UNTIL THE PROBLEMS ARE RECREATED AND DOCUMENTED BY A DEALERSHIP. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH JEEPS. 2016 JEEP PATRIOTS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS VERY REASON. WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE ABOUT THIS?
Jan 02, 2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN MY JEEP PATRIOT STARTED SLOWING DOWN, LIMP AND A BIT OUT OF MY CONTROL. 3 LIGHTS TURNED ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MY ENGINE STARTED SHAKING AND MY JEEP SOUNDED ODD SO I TURNED IT OFF. I WAITED A BIT AND TURNED IT BACK ON. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT BACK HOME SAFELY AS I WAS LESS THAN A MILE AWAY. I STARTED DOING RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT MANY JEEP PATRIOT OWNERS HAVE GONE THROUGH THE SAME THING. APPARENTLY IT'S A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE THAT JEEP HAS FAILED TO RECALL OR TAKE ACRION ON. I HAD TO PICK UP MY SON FROM SCHOOL AND THIS TIME THE JEEP WENT LIMP AFTER LESS THAN HALF OF A MILE OF DRIVING. I STRUGGLED TO TAKE MY CAR BACK HOME AND HAD TO KEEP TURNING ON AND OFF MY CAR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I WAS VERY LUCKY TO JUST BE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JULY. THESE SORT OF ISSUES SHOULDN'T ALREADY BE HAPPENING. I NOW WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR SOMETHING I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR.
Nov 04, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY ABS AND ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL SENSORS LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OVER FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. MY BRAKES HAS BEEN GIVING ME SOME RESISTANCE AND SOMETIMES IT'S HARD TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Nov 01, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ENGINE HEATING AND NOW THROTTLE.
Oct 26, 2019
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL ACTIVE HEADREST RESTRAINT DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MILLER'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (48 KELLY ISLAND RD, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401, (304) 263-8821) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TWO CLIPS IN THE HEADREST FRACTURED AND THE HEADREST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Sep 16, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
I'VE HAD MY JEEP FOR ONE YEAR WHEN ONE DAY A RED LIGHTENING BOLT AND AN ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD. NO ACCELERATION OR POWER. I HAD TO KEEP CUTTING MY CAR ON AND OFF IN ORDER TO MAKE IT HOME. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP THE NEXT DAY WHERE I HAD TO PAY LOTS OF MONEY TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY UNIT. 2 YEARS LATER EVEN AFTER REPLACING MY ENGINE (DUE TO AN ACCIDENT) THE SAME LIGHT HAS APPEARED AGAIN. JEEP WE NEED ANSWERS? SOUNDS LIKE A PRETTY COMMON PROBLEM.
Jun 11, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON CAUSE THE CAR TO LOSE SPEED AND EVENTUALLY STALL AS THE WEATHER CHANGES. WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION ONCE REACHING ABOVE 40 MILES PER HOUR.
May 23, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
JEEP PATRIOT CONVERTER RECALL MY 2015 JEEP PATRIOT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON ME AND WAS UNABLE TO BE PUT INTO EITHER A DRIVE OR REVERSE OPTION. THE JEEP SHUT DOWN AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE CADILLAC CONVERTER. THE TRANSMISSION ON THE JEEP BECAME PHYSICALLY TORN INTO PIECES WHILE IT WAS OVERWORKED DUE TO THE CONVERTER ISSUE, AND MY EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS OVERWORKED. ACCELERATION BECAME AN ISSUE AS WELL. HAD TO HAVE THE JEEP TOWED, AND REPAIRED WITH HIGH COSTS DUE TO THE SERIOUS PROBLEM OF IT NOT BEING DRIVEABLE. I HAD THE CONVERTER REPLACED, THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, AND OTHER SMALL REPAIRS IN ORDER TO FIX IT AND SAVE IT. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE AS OF YET, AND AM HOPING TO AVOID ANY IN THE FUTURE. I JUST BECAME AWARE OF THE NATIONAL RECALL FOR JEEP PATRIOTS AND THEIR CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONS. PLEASE ADVISE ME HOW I CAN GO ABOUT SENDING MY RECEIPTS FOR THESE REPAIRS TO BE REIMBURSED.
Apr 10, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON MARCH 8, 2019, WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON A RURAL ROAD, THE ENGINE STALLED CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE POWER STEERING AND THE RPMS TO DROP TO 0. THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND REPLACED THE BATTERY. ON MARCH 22, 2019 WHILE IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN CAUSING THE RPMS TO DROP TO 0. I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT/CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING. AFTER SUBSEQUENT RESEARCH I LOCATED SAFETY RECALL S89 / NHTSA 16-V-907 CRANKSHAFT CAMSHAFT SENSOR WIRE HARNESS ISSUED IN FEBRUARY 2017 AFFECTING 2016 DODGE JOURNEY, 2016 JEEP COMPASS AND 2016 JEEP PATRIOT.
Mar 23, 2019
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL: COMPUTER ERRORS, POWER CONNECTION ERRORS, POWER STEERING ERRORS, TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT X1, POWER FUSE BOX X1, STEERING/SUSPENSION/STEERING WHEEL ERRORS. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS HAPPENED WITHIN THE YEAR OF PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS ARE NO HELP AND I AM STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON A CAR I CAN NOT DRIVE THE REPAIRS ARE WAY TO HIGH THESES PROBLEMS HAVE NO EXPLANATION THEY JUST KEEP POPPING UP WITH OUT WARNING.
Mar 12, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF NEW 015 JEEP PATRIOT, WATER STARTED TO PENETRATE INSIDE OF CAR. OMING THROUGH FRONT INTERIOR LAMP. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, FOUND OUT CLOG IN DRAIN OF SUNROOF. 'FIXED' THEN APPX 6 MONTHS LATER, SAE LEAK STARTED. TRIED A DIFFRENT DEALERSHIP TRYING TO ACTUALLY GET IT FIXED FOR GOOD, THEY SAID IT WAS 'FIXED' BUT PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS CONTINUED FOR THREE YEAS. BROUGHT TO 3-4 DEALERSHIPS PLUS HAD 2 PRIVATE TECHS LOOKED AT IT. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP ANDTHEY 'ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER' TO OVERSEE REPAIR BUT DEALER STATED THAT CLOG WAS FOUND AGAIN, GAVE CAR BACK AS 'FIXED' BUT AT DELIVERY, WATER WAS STILL LEAKING OUT OF INTERIOR LAMP. DEALER SAID 'ONLY RESIDUAL AND NOTHING HE CAN DO ABOUT IT' I ASKED SEVERAL TIMES AND SUGGESTED THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN SUCH TROUBLE FOR TH PAST THREE YEARS. WATER FLOWS ALL DOWN THE DASH AND ELECTRIAL COMPONENTS. IF YOU GOOGLE, YOU WILL SEE HUNDREDS OF PATRIOT OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE ONLY 'FIX' THAT DEALERSHIP/'WATER SPECIALISTS ' HAVE EVER PERFORMED IS 'CLEARING CLOG DRAIN OF SUNROOF. I AM NOT SURE WHY IT KEEPS CLOGGING. THE LAST DEALER STATED THAT IT IS GENERAL MAINTENANCE. I HVE OWNED MANY CARS WTH SUNROOFS ND HAVE NEVER HAD TO CLEAR DRAIN AS GENERAL MAINTENTANCE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IF VEHICLE IS STATIOERY OR IN MOTION. IT HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJORY HIGHWAY CAUSING GREAT DISTRACTION.
Feb 13, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
AS OF 12/18/2018, MY CAR HAS BEGUN TO DIE AS I PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR AFTER BEING AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, IT EVEN DIED OUT OF NO WHERE, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING BACK HOME AND THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS BEHIND HIM AS HE WAS PASSING THE INTERSECTION WHEN THE CAR JERKED AND DECIDED TO TURN OF COMPLETELY. HE PUT IT ON PARK AND STARTED UP LIKE NORMAL BUT NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OR ANYTHING. EVER SINCE I GOT THIS CAR IN FEBRUARY OF 2016, TAKE NOTE THAT MY JEEP ONLY HAS 65000 MILES AND I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT UNTIL NOW. IT IS TERRIFYING BECAUSE EACH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED, CARS BEHIND ME WERE VERY CLOSE TO REAR ENDING MY CAR. THIS IS A BIG AND SCARY ISSUE FOR ME BECAUSE I HAVE READ ON NUMEROUS WEBSITES THAT THEIR JEEP PATRIOTS HAVE DIED ON THE HIGHWAY... I HAVE A 3 MONTH OLD THAT I TAKE BACK AND FORTH TO A BABY SITTER EVERY WEEKDAY, AND THAT IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY DAUGHTER AND FOR PEOPLE DRIVING AROUND ME AS WELL. I HAVE READ ON A NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF WEBSITES WHERE OTHER JEEP PATRIOT OWNERS ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. I KEEP MY OIL CHANGES UP TO DATE AND I JUST CHANGED MY SPARK PLUGS. SO I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT TO HAVE IT CHECKED BECAUSE OF WHAT I HAVE READ I SEE THAT OTHERS HAVE NOT HAD LUCK WITH TAKEN IT TO A SHOP I WOULD HATE FOR THIS ISSUE TO CAUSE SOMEBODY TO REAR END ME ON THE STREETS OR ON THE HIGHWAY. EITHER BEING ON THE STREETS OR THE HIGHWAY, IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE AND INJURY TO ME, MY 3 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER AND TO THE PEOPLE AROUND ME.HOPEFULLY THEY HAVE A RECALL SOON!
Dec 19, 2018
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
ON 11/5/18, MY FIANC WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR, WHEN THE CAR ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THIS CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO STOP WORKING. SHE WAS BARELY ABLE TO COAST OFF OF THE FREEWAY, STRUGGLING TO STEER IT, WITHOUT HITTING OTHER VEHICLES ON THE BUSY FREEWAY. IT SAT FOR FOUR HOURS, AND THEN IT STARTED AGAIN. IT HAS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT LEAST FOUR TIMES IN A WEEK, ON CITY STREETS AND STOP LIGHTS, AND WOULDN'T START NUMEROUS TIMES THE CAR ONLY HAS ABOUT 35,000 MILES ON IT. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP IN WOODBRIDGE VA., FOR A SENSOR CHIP REPLACEMENT ON 11/10/18. THAT EVENING, AFTER TAKING IT HOME, IT WOULDN'T START. IT WILL BE TOWED BACK TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP ON 11/12/18. THERE SEEMS TO BE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY CONCERN, ESPECIALLY ON THE FREEWAY OR WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM HAS NOT INITIATED A RECALL, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLES PEOPLE ARE REPORTING ON ARE SO LOW, INCLUDING ONE WITH ONLY 11,000 MILES. IT'S OBVIOUSLY A JEEP PROBLEM. IT SHOULD NOT TAKE A FATALITY IN ORDER TO INITIATE A RECALL.
Nov 11, 2018
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
STATRTING ON 23. MAY, 2018 MY VEHICLE STARTED RANDOMLY DYING WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A COMPLETE LOSS OF PROPULSION, THE RPMS DROP TO ZERO AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPS RUNNING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE VEHICLE MOVING AGAIN WHEN IT DOES START IS TO COMPLETELY STOP, PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND START THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NO PREFERENCE OR INDICATION OF WHEN IT IS GOING TO DO THIS, SO FAR IT HAS DIED WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60 MILES AN HOUR, TURNING INTO A PARKING STALL IN A BUSY MALL PARKING, WHILE CLIMBING HILLS AND WHILE GOING DOWN HILLS. THIS INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO FCA ALONG WITH THE MILEAGE WHICH IS ROUGHLY 37800 MILES. I HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO PAY OUT OF MY OWN POCKET FOR DIAGNOSTICS FOR THIS VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY SEARCH JEEP PATRIOT FORUMS.COM OFF OF CHRYSLER WEBSITE AND YOU CAN FIND A LIST OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS DATING BACK AS FAR AS 2010 WHEN CHRYSLER RECALLED NEARLY HALF A MILLION VEHICLES FOR A VERY SIMILAR ISSUE
Jun 10, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
...HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ISSUED ON THE JEEP PATRIOT CONCERNING THE REAR HATCH ALLOWING WATER INTO THE REAR LATCH CAUSING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON? MY WIFE HAD THIS HAPPEN AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CAUSED HER PROBLEMS WITH DRIVING AT NIGHT UNTIL THE REPAIR WAS MADE. MY MECHANIC STATED THAT HE HAD TO PERFORM THIS FIX ON 5 JEEPS WITHIN A MONTH. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER ABOUT THIS AND THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT THEY HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AS WELL...
Apr 09, 2018
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP IS WHEN I NOTICE IT THE MOSTLY.
Mar 14, 2018
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE AND I DID REPLACE THEM BUT IN RAIN I HAIR LOUD NOISE AGAIN ALSO WHEN I TURN MY WHEEL TO THE LEFT I HEAR A CLUNCK NOISE AT TIMES I ALSO TOOK MY CAR TO GET OIL CHANGE AND A COMPLETE LOOK OVER MY CAR AND I WAS TOLD MY LOWER LEFT ARM CONTROL IS BAD I DONT UNDERSTAND BECAUSE EVERY DEALER AND CAR SERVICE I SPOKE WITH SAID 2015 JEEP OR ANY CAR SHOULDNT HAVE PROBLEM WITH LEFT CONTROL ARM IT IS TO NEW
Feb 18, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ETC AND ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON WHEN RUNNING. LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE STALL AND REDUCED PERFORMANCE,AN ELEVATED/ROUGH IDLE AND VEHICLE STALL AND HAVE NO SPEED AND HAVE PULL OVER IN TRAFFIC. THE 2015 ONLY HAVE 3500 MILES SHOULD NOT BE HAVING A SAFETY ISSUE I COULD HAVE GOT RUN OVER BY THE INCOMING HIGHWAY TRAFFIC.
Jan 15, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS GOING 60MPH THE VEHICLE JERKS AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND STALLS. CALLED IN TO MY LOCAL SERVICE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED ME THERE IS NO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE.
Dec 29, 2017
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
PERFORM POORLY SLUGGISH ,,TAKES OFF SLOW AFTER STOPPING ,SLOW CHANGING GEARS ,HAVE ONLY 28000 MILES AND FRONT END WHEELS SEEM TO HAVE PROBLEM ,WHEN BACKING UP TURNING WHEELS THERE SEEMS TO BE SOMETHING RUBBING OR SRUBBING.I PURCHASE THIS JEEP IN 2015 BRAND NEW ,AND HAVE NOTICE FEW PROBLEMS WITH IT .
Aug 01, 2017
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON 5 OCCASIONS WHEN DRIVING THE CAR AROUND 70MPH, THE CAR STARTS TO DECELERATE ON ITS OWN WITH NO INDICATORS ON THE VEHICLE SHOWING ANY ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE OVER 55MPH - YOU HAVE TO UNDERTAKE AN EMERGENCY MOVE INTO AN INSIDE LANE IN ORDER TO BE IN A SAFE LOCATION AND EVEN WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT WILL NOT GO OVER 55MPH. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE CAR WILL THEN START TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, IT HAS ALMOST CREATED A S SITUATION WHERE THE CAR HAS BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND MY VEHICLES BEHIND DUE TO THE SUDDEN DECELERATION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE INTO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE OR REPRODUCE IT.
Jul 31, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY CAR IS 2 YEARS OLD AND MY BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES IN ADDITION TO NEW GETTING NEW ROTORS. PROBLEMS STARTED OCCURRING WHEN I ONLY HAD MY CAR FOR 6 MONTHS AND WHENEVER I BRAKE, IT SOUNDS LIKE METAL GRINDING ON METAL. NEITHER MY DEALERSHIP NOR JEEP THEMSELVES HAVE A REASONABLE EXPLANATION FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW CAR. IN ADDITION, MY CAR HAS ALSO HAD PROBLEMS STARTING. WITHIN THE LAST TWO WEEKS, I HAVE HAD TWO INSTANCES OF TRYING TO TURN MY CAR ON AND THE BATTERY CAME ON, BUT THE CAR DID NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO TURN-OVER. IT TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO ACTUALLY GET IT STARTED. BEFORE NOW, MY CAR HAS HAD A FEW INSTANCES WHERE IT TAKES A WHILE FOR IT TO TURN OVER, WHICH IT EVENTUALLY DID COME ON, BUT IT WAS STRUGGLING AND I COULD TELL IT WAS VERY WEAK.
May 18, 2017
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE CAR HESITATED, LOST SPEED, AND THEN CUT OFF (LOST COMPRESSION) WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT NEVER CAME ON (BEFOREHAND) TO ALERT THAT THERE WAS AN ENGINE PROBLEM. THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE LOSES AIR (CONSTANTLY) AND I'VE HAD TO PUT AIR IN THE TIRE (SINCE PURCHASE DATE 3/13/15) EVERY OTHER WEEK AND THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS INSISTING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.
Jul 17, 2016
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND AVOIDING A CRASH WITH A VEHICLE IN FRONT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER IN ORDER TO VEER TO THE SIDE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Mar 17, 2016
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
HAD TO GET TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 15000 MILES DUE TO A NOISE AND CHRYSLER NOT KNOWING WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. WAS RUNNING OUT OF TRANNY FLUID 3 TIMES IN ONE MONTH. WITH NO LEAK FOUND. NOW I AM HEARING THAT NOISE AGAIN. STEERING IS VERY SENSITIVE AND SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE, ESPECIALLY GOING AROUND A LEFT HAND CORNER ON THE HIGHWAY. MOTOR MOUNT WAS LOOSE AT 16000 MILES , WAS FIXED, BUT WHY WAS IT LOOSE? STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BADLY WHEN GOING OVER 65 MPH ON FREEWAY. E BRAKE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. IF IT IS PULLED AND I AM ON A HILL AND IT IS IN NEUTRAL OR THE CLUTCH IS PRESSED IN IT WILL ROLL... (DEALERSHIP TELLS ME IT WORKS AND ALSO, THEY CANNOT ADJUST IT ANYMORE) WHY?.. MY WINDSHIELD WPIERS ARE STALLING, MORE AND MORE OFTEN THEY WONT TURN ON UNTIL I TURN THEM ON AS FAST AS THEY WILL GO AND THEN TURN THEM DOWN AFTER THAT. I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND TRYING TO GET CHRYSLER TO BUY BACK BECAUSE IT IS OBVIOUSLY NOT RELIABLE OR SAFE, BUT MY CASE MAANGER AND HER SUPERVISOR ARE RIDICULOUSLY HARD TO GET A HOLD OF AND DONT REALIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS.. THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HAS TREATED ME TERRIBLY AND HASN'T GIVEN ME GOOD SERVICE IN THE SLIGHTEST. ONE OF THE SALESMAN CUSSED AT ME. AND THEY WON'T FIX MY ISSUES WITH THE CAR, AND THE OWNER OF THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME "TO JUST TOTAL IT" TO GET RID OF IT, INSTEAD OF HELPING ME AND MAKING IT RIGHT. I AM VERY STRESSED ABOUT THIS BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6 MONTHS NOW... AND I NEED A RELIABLE CAR.
Jan 22, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE SECOND TO THE LAST DAY OF HUNTING SEASON MY HUSBAND. AND I WENT UP ABOVE OUR HOUSE, ABOUT 15 MILES, WE WERE IN LIGHT SNOW, AND I COULD NOT GET THE THROTTLE TO ENGAGE CAUSED US TO SLIDE BACK A LITTLE AGAIN TRIED TO USE THROTTLE TO GO, MY HUSBAND SAW A WISP OF SMOKE ON PASSENGER SIDE, I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, MY HUSBAND LOOKS UNDER WHERE THE SMOKE CAME FROM AND THE RACK N PINION BOOT WHERE ON FIRE, I POPPED THE HOOD, FLAMES WERE TO HOT FOR HIM TO OPEN THE HOOD. I WALKED DOWN THE ROAD TO SAFETY, AS MY HUSBAND GOT OUT WHAT HE COULD OF OUR BELONGINGS OUT AND INTO THE SNOW BANK. AND IN THAT FEW MINUTES THE FLAMES WERE INSIDE THE CAB AND WINDOWS WERE EXPLODING, NEXT THE TIRES AND THE PAINT ETC.....THE SPARE TIRE ALSO BLEW FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. MY HUSBAND LEFT BEFORE THE GAS TANK BLEW IF IT DID WE DON'T KNOW. WE HAD TO WALK 15 MILES SOAKING WET . WE ARE BOTH DISABLED WITH NECK AND BACK INJURIES. THIS JEEP IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION. WHAT WORRIES US IS THAT HAD SOMEONE BEEN CONFINED BY WHEEL CHAIR OR CHILDREN IN A CAR SEAT THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A DEADLY ACCIDENT.
Dec 21, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
AIR BAG COVER RATTLES OVER 45 MPH HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE MILEAGE OF ABOUT 1000 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WITH CODE P0128 FAULTY THERMOSTAT 2 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH PULLS TO LEFT OVER 60 MPH HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE JUNE HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP 2X
Dec 03, 2015
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON ABOUT JANUARY 15, 2015, LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND WITH LESS THAN 1500 MILES, THIS VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL & I WAS UNABLE TO GET IT TO RESPOND BY BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO BURDICK CHRYSLER JEEP IN CICERO, NY WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED & THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE/REPAIR THE VEHICLE & SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT.WHILE TRAVELING ON FEB 5 I EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL NOT 'STAYING' WHERE IT WAS SET- CONTINUING TO ACCELERATE,THEN INSTEAD ABOUT 1/2 WAY TO OUR DESTINATION, I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE RANDOM ISSUES SUCH AS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE BEHAVING AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I LOCATED THE JEEP DEALER CLOSEST TO MY DESTINATION, SAFFORD CHRYSLER JEEP IN VA, & DROPPED THE VEHICLE OFF. SAFFORD HAD THE VEHICLE THE ENTIRE DAY OF FRIDAY, 2/06/15, & WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE/REPAIR THE VEHICLE- SAYING THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. UPON RELEASING THE VEHICLE BACK TO US, HAVING DRIVEN ONLY APPROX.10 MILES, MY COUSIN HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE BEGAN AGAIN ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL & WOULD NOT RESPOND TO NORMAL BRAKING WHILE MY COUSIN WAS DRIVING. WE CONTACTED JEEP CUSTOMER CARE BY PHONE TO REPORT THESE ISSUES THE EVENING OF FRIDAY, 2/06. THE JEEP IS CURRENTLY AT SAFFORD CHRYSLER JEEP IN SPRINGFIELD, VA, HAVING BEEN TOWED THERE ON SATURDAY, 2/07. WE WERE TOLD BY SAFFORD THAT THEY FOUND AN ERROR MESSAGE OF SOME SORT INDICATING THE GAS AND BRAKE WERE ENGAGED AT THE SAME TIME, WHICH IS IN KEEPING WITH OUR REPORT OF THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN AND NOT RESPONDING TO BRAKING, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE PROBLEM THAT DAY OR THE FOLLOWING DAY PRIOR TO OUR DEPARTURE FROM VIRGINIA.THERE HAS BEEN A SERIOUS LACK OF RESPONSE FROM TO BURDICK CHRYSLER JEEP IN CICERO, NY, SAFFORD CHRYSLER JEEP IN SPRINGFIELD, VA, &JEEP CUSTOMER CARE. *TR
Feb 19, 2015
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How many problems does the 2015 JEEP Patriot have?
The 2015 JEEP Patriot currently has 310 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2015 JEEP Patriot?
The most common problems reported for the 2015 JEEP Patriot are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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All problem and complaint data for the 2015 JEEP Patriot comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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