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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4NJPBB0GD••••••2016 Jeep PATRIOT
That is about average for the 2016 Jeep PATRIOT — 6 complaints per build across 69 builds.
8on this build
433on the model
69builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Fuel/propulsion System 3Electrical System 2Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherDec 2025
Vehicle stalls when idle at stop signs or stop lights. When restarted while driving engine stops running. Idling is sporadic
EngineNov 2023
The crankshaft or cam shaft sensor is malfunctioning and my engine stalls while I am driving. This has happened about 10 times now. I found a recall for this issue on 2016 Jeep Patriots, but my VIN does not come up with any recalls. I believe this recall needs to be expanded
Electrical SystemFeb 2022
Vehicle unable to reach speed above 30mph. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) symbol shows up in error on dashboard. Unable to accelerate beyond 30mph. Vehicle drives with unstable and jerky motions. Have had this issue before and dealership mechanic reset computer, downloaded a…
Power TrainNov 2021
While turning a corner my car turned off. Happened on several occasions. Has happened on highway, in town and in parking lot. At low speeds and accelerating- car stalls & turns off. VERY DANGEROUS
Electrical SystemNov 2021
Vehicle driving on highway and shuts off with no prior warning. Vehicle driving at normal city speeds of 40 to 45 mph and shuts off with no warning. The vehicle will shut off completely, engine stalls. Still have electrical power. Turn key off and wait 20 minutes, vehicle drives…
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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 1C4NJPBB0GD548190 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.