2015 Jeep Patriot engine problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 12, 202525,105 miKYEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11686811 · source
2. Filed Apr 28, 2025OHEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11657241 · source
3. Filed Nov 13, 2024150,000 miNCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11624938 · source
4. Filed Aug 5, 2024130,000 miNJEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11606479 · source
5. Filed Jul 9, 2024GAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11600648 · source
6. Filed Jun 15, 2024GAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11594507 · source
7. Filed Feb 11, 2024WVEngineSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11571266 · source
8. Filed Jan 23, 2024SDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11567367 · source
9. Filed Jan 3, 2024NJEngine

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11563268 · source
10. Filed Dec 14, 2023124,000 miMAEngineSteering

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11560052 · source
11. Filed Nov 19, 2023ILElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11555946 · source
12. Filed Nov 7, 2023NCEngine

    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.

    NHTSA complaint #11554074 · 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