2016 Jeep Patriot fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 19, 2026MIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   One month ago while driving on Business US10, the vehicle had the sensation like the engine had stopped no acceleration, lightning bolts and engine light came on with a sound of a ding ding, ding. Pulled over to the entrance of a Shell station. Shut the vehicle off. restarted within 5 minutes and drove 1 mile to the dealership. The mechanic said it was most likely the throttle body but would have to schedule me out a few weeks and don't leave town in case you need a tow.…

   NHTSA complaint #11757914 · source
2. Filed Jan 3, 2026FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   Vehicle stalls when idle at stop signs or stop lights. When restarted while driving engine stops running. Idling is sporadic.

   NHTSA complaint #11708522 · source
3. Filed Feb 6, 2024FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   Several incidents when driving where the vehicle hesitates then the RPMs drop to zero and the Vehicle does not accelerate when gas pedal is pushed. Vehicle does not die each time just does not react to gas pedal being applied and does not increase in speed. Only dashboard light that comes on is the loss of traction. Incident causes driver to have to pull off road, place vehicle in park, turn off and on. Then can drive again.

   NHTSA complaint #11570225 · source
4. Filed Jan 5, 2024MIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSuspension

   Since 2021 I have been complaining odd a smell (Burning/ Rotten) upon 1st starting up the vehicle. It was on the faint side when 1st discovered. Taken into dealership I bought it from when 1 first noticed. Dealership said no authorized Jeep mechanics on site and recommended to take it to a authorized Jeep dealer. Taken to Jeep dealership 2022 with same complaint. Replaced inside air filters. No resolution/ taken to 3rd dealership 2023 late winter. It wasn't till )ct.2023…

   NHTSA complaint #11563759 · source
5. Filed Dec 14, 2023MIBrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I would like to know if the vehicle was in the flood of 2020 1st of all. I've had this vehicle in Many times before I was told there was no maintenance work done prior to me buying it from a dealer. Been addressing a bad odder upon starting the vehicle for over a year. The smell is in the cab also. Now being told it could be the catalytic converter @ 51,000 miles on the vehicle. I've already spent over $1,300.00 to cover normal maintenance that was never done by the dealer I…

   NHTSA complaint #11560152 · source
6. Filed Dec 6, 2023FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11558839 · source
7. Filed Nov 7, 2023MIBody & StructureBrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Yes components available for inspection/ yes sold by dealership with undisclosed problems/ yes problems confirmed by dealer/ no component inspected. 1st noticed foul smell upon starting vehicle/ failure to start/ chugging/ brakes noise/ smell inside cab. Been Verified noted vehicle was in flood??? all occurred beginning 2022. Could not get the vehicle in till 03/23. All dealerships backed up wait out 8 weeks. I have had my vehicle to 3 different certified dealerships. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11554075 · source
8. Filed Jun 30, 2023OHFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   I had the catalyst converter recall fixed in 2020 and now I am having to fix/replace the converter they replaced with the recall not even 3 years later and have been told that it wouldn’t be associated with the recall or replaced under warranty with it even though the life span on a catalyst converter is usually around 10 years not just little over 2 years old I shouldn’t be having to get it replace and pay the costs of a more recently fixed recall

   NHTSA complaint #11529783 · source
9. Filed Jun 14, 2023TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I've had my car since January 2022. Since last year, there's been a clicking noise once I begin driving & it'll click for awhile. For these past 3 months my check engine light has came on. The message from O'Reilly's read "Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected." The 1st time I was told to get the Emissions System Cleaner. The light went off. Second month, light came back on with the same message. This time I was told to buy a new gas cap. I did, light never went…

   NHTSA complaint #11526911 · source
10. Filed Jun 4, 2023TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    After filling up vehicle (not overfilled) it stalls when I come to a stop or slow down for a turn. This just started today after filling up from the same fuel station I always use. The Jeep restarts after a few seconds after turning it completely off.

    NHTSA complaint #11525269 · source
11. Filed Dec 19, 2022TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

    I purchased the vehicle 4 months ago, and this began at the end of September. Engine stalls out when driving down the highway, check engine light and road hazard lights come on and car trying to accelerate itself at times and other times won’t go over 40 mph. If you let off the brake the car immediately launches forward. I have almost been hit as the car stalls out of no where. I can pull over and turn it off then back on and it will drive for a few miles then happen again.…

    NHTSA complaint #11498161 · source
12. Filed Apr 10, 2022ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    SUV intermittently stops with no warning which is unsafe. It’s been happening for a few weeks. I have been in traffic multiple times and the vehicle just stops with no warning and no engine light alert. I’ve almost been hit from behind since the vehicle loses all power and have to guide it to the side of the road or to the middle turn lane. I took the vehicle to NTB and the jeep gave a code for camshaft. I know there was a recall for this, but it seem that my jeep is not…

    NHTSA complaint #11460349 · 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