10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,549 miles

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problem #29

Jul 272022

Patriot

  • miles
While driving in heavy traffic, there was a Red light and attempted to slow the vehicle. The engine started to jerk forward and the RPMs were increasing without my foot on the accelerator! My foot was on the brake! I was able to turn into a gas station to get to a safer place to park the vehicle. While attempting to park in a parking space the vehicle continued to accelerate by itself, again my foot was applied to the brake pedal. I was literally fighting to stop the vehicle and almost ran into the barrier where customers were walking. Once turning off the vehicle and restarting the engine, it was operating correctly while I-??m reverse. I then shifted into drive, and the vehicle lunged forward and the engine accelerated by itself. It drove up to 45 miles per hour without my foot on the accelerator and foot resting on the brake pedal. A complete stop was a fight, as soon as there was any brake pedal release the engine lunged forward.

- St Croix Falls, WI, USA

problem #28

Dec 192021

Patriot

  • miles
I brought my Jeep Patriot 2011 for a recall. However, after taking the vehicle to the dealer for a recall check out, the jeep came up with a sound like TA, TA, TA... from the gloves compartment and went I stated the air conditioning or the heating when the weather become cooler.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #27

Sep 212019

Patriot

  • 100,000 miles
The vehicle stops without warning - I have almost been hit several times when driving - the car just stops running this has happened on the highway and on neighborhood roads and at intersections - if you let it sit for awhile it sometimes will restart it has been sitting in my driveway for over a year (partly due to covid) but I am afraid to drive it - marshall Dodge Jeep in crittenden ky has identified the issue is with the totally integrated power modular (tipm) - I have contacted Chrysler for recall as I know other makes have been recalled for this but they tell me that you have not issued a recall for my particular make model - prob due to it is a limit edition they only made a few of these for their anniversary my car has over 100,000 miles and I expect to make some repairs but this seems irresponsible on the part to Chrysler and I would expect them to make good on it to some extent - I could have been seriously injured when my car stopped going 65 mph on the highway - the first instance of this occurred in 2019 - it is random so it took a long time to diagnosis and then covid kept my car parked but I am afraid to drive it now

- Florence, KY, USA

problem #26

Dec 182020

Patriot

  • miles
I believe a few years back there was a recall on the airbag sensor going off. I had the sensor checked, and was told the recall was addressed and cleared. My sensor is now going off again. Is it possible to have it repaired again until the previous recall?

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #25

Feb 172020

Patriot

  • 117,556 miles
Vehicle was randomly unable to start in stationary position in my instance. Auto shutdown box harness and fan contacts poorly protected from moisture and contacts become corroded. Relay panel appears to be located in the driver front fender between the wheel well and the headlight. Either preventing vehicle from starting or possibly causing vehicle to stall when in motion making vehicle difficult to steer or stop. Also causes multiple engine codes to become detected activating mil.

- Justice, IL, USA

problem #24

Jan 162020

Patriot

  • 10 miles
My wife was driving the Jeep and it turned off on her twice trying to get it back home. All electrical went out and engine stalled. After the second time it only goes 10 mph and still stalls and powers off. It is very dangerous and I feel something should be done from the number of complaints on the web.

- Piedmont, SC, USA

problem #23

Sep 012019

Patriot

  • 55,000 miles
Since I bought this in 2011 it has always idled rough and stalled randomly. Apparently there is no fix for this random stalling and it has almost caused me to get in several car accidents and one time to crash on the sidewalk and almost harm pedestrians. Unfortunately I think I will be forced to sell this vehicle.

- Kailua Kona, HI, USA

problem #22

Jul 252018

Patriot

  • 44,000 miles
I have been experiencing the car wanting to stall out. It is as if the gas is not getting to the engine. I begin to lose power and steering. I gun the gas, but it hestitates. This is hugely dangerous. I am the original owner and have serviced it regularly, and to this day only about 44K on it. This is scaring me. My mechanic just put dry gas in to perhaps alleviate any possible water in the tank after a recent fill-up. I have been reading of many others having the same problem. This is time for a recall, folks. Had I not been on back roads, I could be dead, as could others. I will not drive this on the highway and I need actions, as do many others who have complained. We have way too many Jeep with this problem. Step up, please.

- Westport, MA, USA

problem #21

Apr 102018

Patriot

  • 60,000 miles
Car engine cuts out while stationary or trying to start moving. Steering wheel and shifter locks up. Then typically restarts right away. Check engine light thens comes on, but nothing shows up when running diagnostics. Very scared this will happen to me while going 70 on a highway. I could easily be hit. This seems to be a very common problem among this type of car.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #20

Apr 102016

Patriot

  • 88,000 miles
I will be driving my Jeep Patriot and it will just stall out. I have to wait for a while and it starts up. It will again stall or run fine for awhile. The last time I was entering the 10fwy in los angeles and it stalled nearly causing a major accident. I had my 3 young kids with me. Now it sits in my garage as I make monthly payments. Help

- Landers, CA, USA

problem #19

Aug 102017

Patriot

  • 28,000 miles
I have had my car stall on the highway at a high speed and also at low speed at least 7 times since I have owned it. I have contacted a Jeep dealer and also Jeep customer service. They will not fix under a recall. I have researched this problem a lot and it has happened several times to several people.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #18

May 312017

Patriot

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 35-40 mph, the contact noticed boiling hot water coming from a clogged air conditioning drain tube, which overflowed between the engine compartment and the firewall. In addition, water dripped down onto the leg of the driver and caused a burn. Medical attention was not required. The contact also stated that the clogged air conditioning drain tube caused water to immerse to the driver's and passenger's side floorboard, which caused the transmission module to become water logged and fail. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

- Lyndhurst, OH, USA

problem #17

Apr 052017

Patriot

  • 96,000 miles
For the past 3 weeks the vehicle will randomly not start. It will eventually start after several attempts. It acts like its not getting fuel ant the "etc" warning light comes on. Recently my wife was driving on the expressway at 60 mph and the car suddenly stalled in the middle lane without any warning lights. She was eventually able to get it restarted and drive home. I have had it at the mechanic several times and cannot duplicate the starting issue or stale issue. Replaced relays after reading that there are known issues with relay box due to corrosion and placement of relays in wheel well but this didn't help. There is obviously a serious computer / electrical problem with this model. I have read dozens of posts about very similar issue and unfortunately found that there is no fix from dealers and no information about possible causes. I'm very concerned with the staling issue since it is extremely unsafe. Please help.

- Brockport, NY, USA

problem #16

Aug 012016

Patriot

  • 65,200 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. After refueling the vehicle, it randomly stalled. The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V120000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,200.

- San Clemente, CA, USA

problem #15

Jan 232016

Patriot

  • miles
On 12/28/2016, the front passenger window motor and master switch were replaced by South point Chrysler (sp). They had the car for 9 days since they encountered an electrical problem. Coincidence? provided a rental car thru due to extended warranty. From 1/23/2016 3 alternators have been replaced and 2 batteries by precision tune (pt). The car has the symptoms of stalling/ding and a few minutes/hours later it starts. Since 3/12/2016 I have taken the car to the dealership since electrical components are under extended warranty and secure net warranty only paid a portion of the alternator repair. 3/12-3/16 sp had the car and were unable to reproduce the symptoms, at this point the battery was replaced brought over by pt. On 3/20 after being on the highway and now on a city street the car dies again in the middle of the drive. No response, dead! I was able to pull to the side, get out of traffic lanes and clear the railroad tracks. I walk to make a phone call takes me about 15 min. To return and the car starts again. Now at home, the car does not start back through the evening nor in the morning before I take a ride to work, so it is towed to pt 3/21, and are able to start it without problems, alternator and battery readings, perfect. I take it to sp on 3/22-3/26 and they are unable to reproduce symptoms. On 3/28 car back to sp since I need this problem taken care of because of the dangerous potential it poses. On 3/28 I call chrys, they claim will be sending a star engineer to look into this matter. On 3/31 sp want to return the car, unable to reproduce problem and I find out that they were not informed that an engineer would be looking into the car. On 3/31 after 2 calls to chrys. Informed me that the dealership is the one that makes the request to have a engineer come and inspect the car. I need the car fixed since it poses a danger to me and others, refunds

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #14

Jan 232016

Patriot

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a complete loss of power. The alternator warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where they diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced again however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced a third time however the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new battery. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Prior to this failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the motor and the window were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #13

Dec 072015

Patriot

  • 51,000 miles
At idle and while driving, the electronic throttle control (etc) light blinks intermittently and I lose power. After about 4 days of this happening, not only did the etc light come on, but the electronic stability control (ESC) light came on. Then the 4X4 light, airbag lights, and engine light came on. The Jeep ran really rough at idle. I took it to a certified Jeep dealer to be told that I need the throttle body replaced for $591. The mileage on my Jeep is approximately 51,000.

- Hazel Park, MI, USA

problem #12

Oct 232015

Patriot

  • 36,904 miles
I was driving and I was coming to a stop when my serious xm radio cut out, the next thing that went out was my dash light and my car surged and shut off. Nothing was working after that my four ways didnt work and my car wouldnt turn over or start my gear shifter wasnt responding to any shifts and my gas wouldnt work either so I was rolling backward. After about 10 I unlocked my doors and everything clicked back on and started to work again.

- Langhorne , PA, USA

problem #11

Sep 222015

Patriot

  • 40,402 miles
I'm lucky I wasn't driving down the highway or a fast road as my Jeep just decided to stop responding to the gas pedal due to a faulty tipm and slowed down to a crawl. The flatbed operator was unable to get the vehicle to drive.

- Moodus, CT, USA

problem #10

Jun 012015

Patriot

  • 89,000 miles
My vehicle is having troubles starting. The vehicle does not want to even turn over. The horn goes off at random times. The moon roof opens and closes at random times. The brake lights do not work(even after new bulbs are put in). The turn signals do not always work.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

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