2014 Jeep Patriot engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 13V552000Nov 6, 2013521 vehicles
  ENGINE

  Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.

  Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 18, 2026MOCrashFire1 injuredTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineSeats & Seat Belts

   On a fateful day, I, [XXX] , found myself in a harrowing situation on the interstate. While driving, my car unexpectedly flipped over, tumbling four times before coming to a jarring stop. The chaos began when my engine backfired violently, which was followed by the alarming sight of smoke rising from under the hood as flames erupted. To make matters worse, my four-wheel drive system malfunctioned, leaving me helpless and unable to regain control. Despite my efforts, the…

   NHTSA complaint #11725402 · source
2. Filed Sep 22, 2025106,000 miPATowedElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While the contact’s daughter was driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and decelerated unintendedly. During the failure, the power steering, brake assist, and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road, where the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed and after approximately 30 - 40 minutes, the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11688798 · source
3. Filed Mar 27, 2025OHElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My engine light and traction light and red lightning bolt light is on and it’s making the vehicle run really hard and shake and almost stall out and won’t go over 20 miles per hour

   NHTSA complaint #11651187 · source
4. Filed Jan 13, 202559,000 miNYEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked and felt as if the vehicle was going to stall. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Disbrow's Auto Repair LLC, where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was a common…

   NHTSA complaint #11635596 · source
5. Filed Oct 2, 2024NYEngineOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My jeep would suddenly jerk forward almost rear ending people at red lights without any warning. While traveling at approximately 45 mph the engine light came on my jeep. As I went to pull over the engine started bucking/jerking then the engine light flashed. I was barely able to pull over on the side of the road before the car completely stalled. I had to have towed to a dealership as it was no longer drivable. I was almost on the highway. The dealership said I had total…

   NHTSA complaint #11617768 · source
6. Filed Jul 15, 2024131,000 miMNEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled, and the check engine and oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the main crankshaft had blown out. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure with the NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V552000 (Engine); however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made…

   NHTSA complaint #11602392 · source
7. Filed Mar 18, 2024COElectrical SystemEngine

   No warning lights have appeared; after an oil change, the technician said there is some oil seepage; at start up, the vehicle smells like gas and clicks and start up. The fumes are overwhelming at times. Off and on driving the vehicle clicks 2-4 times then stops. No warning lights are illuminating. The ECT had a failure at 67676 mileage the vehicle smelled like gas and would not accelerate, The Throttle body was replaced. No recall notice for this failure is listed for this…

   NHTSA complaint #11578069 · source
8. Filed Jan 8, 2024TXElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Driving normal then suddenly power loss, jeep went into acceleration then loss of power, the ETC , traction control, and check engine lights came on, got a uo4o1 code, I was on the interstate with my son in the car. We were lucky to exit before horrible consequences. The electronic throttle control was bad.

   NHTSA complaint #11564254 · source
9. Filed Dec 20, 2023157,000 miILEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the Emissions Recall U67. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 157,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11561144 · source
10. Filed Dec 1, 2023VAEngine

    When travelling at high speeds, the engine repeatedly stalls, the engine light comes on the engine shuts down posing a major safety risk especially when on the highway at 65-70 mile hour speeds. There is a recall on similar models, but my vehicle's vin number is not showing. I am concerned that this vehicle has the same issue, but Chrysler is refusing to check it. The recall campaign number is N52 for a certain group of vehicles of the same model and the problem described is…

    NHTSA complaint #11557921 · source
11. Filed Oct 17, 2023VAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Lightning bolt symbol, check engine light and traction control lights came on and vehicle went into limp mode while taking my 3 yr old to pre school. Scans say vacuum leak/throttle body. This is a recurrent problem with these cars and has had recalls on certain ones. Almost didnt make it where i was going. . . Needs to be addresses on this model too. My car only has 76,721 miles.

    NHTSA complaint #11550343 · source
12. Filed Jul 16, 2022VAEngine

    While traveling at approximately 45 mph the engine light came on my jeep decreased on speed and it wouldn’t go any faster than 30 mph. The engine started shaking/jerking then the engine light flashed on and off very quickly. Was able to Pull to the side of the road car completely stalled out just as I put it in park. This incident also occurred 2 weeks after having the catalytic converter replaced due to emissions recall and it was jerking. I had to have emit towed

    NHTSA complaint #11474239 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology