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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4NJPBAXFD138650 · Checked Oct 30, 2026
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1C4NJPBAXFD•••••• 2015 Jeep PATRIOT

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Most reported Engine 3 Steering 2 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2 Power Train 1

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Steering Mar 2024
Vehicle pulling to the right when accelerating from complete stop. Excessive vibration noticeable when idling
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Sep 2020
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
Unknown Or Other Feb 2019
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…
Engine Sep 2017
When in motion - vehicle looses all power on city street -- we brake and stop --- then are able to start it again -- this has happened a few times -- very concerned
Power Train Feb 2016
The contact owns a 2015 jeep patriot. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled backwards independently. The contact stated that the reverse lights were illuminated. The contact had to jump into the vehicle and depress the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The emergency…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4NJPBAXFD138650 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.