10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 53,905 miles
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The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. While refueling, the fuel tank failed to allow all with fuel. The contact had to restart the vehicle and add more fuel several times. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer where a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the failure was due to a faulty rollover valve and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
- Newton, NJ, USA
The catalytic converter failed. It had to be replaced.
- Canajoharie , NY, USA
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
After filling up with gas, the vehicle sputtered, stalled and the steering locked up.
- Bulls Gap, TN, USA
After filling up the gas tank, when I drive away, the car jerks and loses power for a minute with in a mile of leaving the gas station. Nj pumps gas for me so the tank is not overfilled. My power steering goes down for a moment as my car sputters. Then after a minute it drives great until the next time I fill up my tank. Forums have stated it is a bad charcoal cannister. Many jeep patriot owners have complained about this. It is very unsafe when this happens on the road. I fear driving my toddler now.
- Vineland, NJ, USA
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
The vehicle completely shut down in the middle of accelerating into a turn. Full loss of power and the engine was hesitant to restart for a few minutes.
- Waukesha, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that most times the vehicle would restart soon after the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was once towed to his home after the failure but restarted the next day. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
- Greenfield, IN, USA
Every single time after putting gas, my car wont go further than 10 feet without turning off/stalling. Some times it wont turn back on and takes several tries to get it back up and running. I feel at risk for my life and those in the car with me because not only does it stall but my steering wheel locks everytime and I am unable to move or do anything. God forbid one day it stops and a car is headed in my direction I will be stuck in place. I have read online multiple people have had this issue but no one can seem to find a definitive solution. This started to happen around winter of 2019/spring 2020 and has been happening ever since. The date I recorded below is the most recent time it's occurred.
- Hampshire, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine before the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the front axle and the control arm needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. The VIN was unavailable. The consumer provided photos.
- Chicago, IL, USA
My mechanic has been telling me that the frame/subframe of my Jeep Patriot is extremely corroded. The rust has corroded other parts of my car and it can cause serious safety issues. The corrosion has seriously deteriorated the rear cross member of my car. I know there has been a number of claims to Chrysler on the structural damages of some Jeep makes/models. I once tried claiming the warranty but the dealer denied services to my car. I need help to fix this.
- East Boston, MA, USA
Loud clunk noise when driving, noticed the sub frame that's the control arms are connected to and the engine and power train are supposed by is rusted and rooted so much I can push my finger through it.
- Warren, MI, USA
Every time gas tank is filled the car bucks then stalls and the steering wheel locks. This happens right after filling the tank and pulling out of the gas station. I have read on forums that this has been a problem in Jeep for years but has yet to be addressed. According to the post the issue has to deal with the vapor/liquid separator valve. Additionally, I have also experienced issues with gas pumps shutting off when attempting to fill the tank. I attempted to take it to the Jeep dealership where I was told I needed a new gas cap. $100 later and still the same issue.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
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
Vehicle stalls and power steering fails after filling gas tank. This happens either immediately, or a few miles away regardless of speed. Vehicle will abruptly and violently buck, then stall minimum of two times.
- Little Falls, NJ, USA
Cvt?
- Fishers, IN, USA
While driving on the highway about 65 the Jeep motor shut off and the check engine light came on. The steering wheel would not turn. I was able to get to the side of the road and put my hazards on. This has happened twice before but I was not on the highway. The Jeep will start right back up like nothing was wrong after a few minutes. Please help very dangerous.
- Goshen, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. While driving 45-50 mph, smoke was detected and the vehicle spontaneously caught fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The insurance company declined to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.
- Del Ray Beach, FL, USA
While driving on the highway the car will lunge forward then decelerate. Hard to accelerate. Even while cruise control is on it will lunge or hesitate. The engine light also never goes off even when I have fixed the problem.
- Westland, MI, USA
- Battle Creek, MI, USA