Jeep is quite aware that their 2012 Patriot will give these sensor and throttle problems at low mileage, yet they refuse to fix this problem. It causes stalling and acceleration problems. They hope for most cars it occurs right after the 35K general warranty period. So in general you are likely to have to fix the MAP sensor, the crank shaft sensor and the throttle body. And do it before it causes a severe injury and accident especially on the highway.

I called Jeep and they were quite dismissive refusing to give any information for those at their company who could respond to this issue. Quite rude. Are you surprised? To any one reading this, I would not advise buying any kind of Jeep!!! Poor quality vehicles and poor customer service. Try a Ford or Toyoto.

Do the right JEEP!!

The car starting missing a little, then it got worse before I got home. When you pulled out into traffic and needed to accelerate - it wouldnt do anything. You can push on the gas pedal and it would not move!! Terrifying when you are in city traffic!! Took it to Jeep and they charged me over $100 JUST to hook up to the machine to SEE what the issue was. I was told the computer was going out on the electrotic throttle system and I would have to replace it at cost to me. It has less them 70,000 miles and was never driven badly. Some Jeep's have had this recalled but not the Patriot or so I was told.

A little over a year ago, my wife and I were shopping for a nice, reliable vehicle at an affordable price to serve as our little "mommy mobile". Since the purchase of the vehicle, all typical maintenance was performed at or before suggested intervals. Proud owners of our nicest vehicle ever, we took care of it like a baby. I wish i could say that the passion was still there for Jeep products, but a short time ago, we had began having issues.

It began about 4 months ago with a notification on the instrument panel stating that there was an issue with the ABS braking system. Reluctantly, I drove the vehicle to the dealership to have the doctor diagnose it problem. The dealership stated that it was a faulty sensor and gladly took my $100 to change it. three months later, I was driving over to have Sunday dinner at my grandmothers house and then over to my mothers. The entire trip was literally about 8 miles total. We visited with the grandparents, traveled over to my mothers, and then upon trying to leave, the vehicle would not start. All of the electronics remained functional, but no fire to the starter.

I'm no mechanic, but I immediately went for the battery and fuses to ensure all were intact and working properly, with no success. After fiddling with all sorts of wires and connections to ensure there was nothing faulty, I attempted to jump start the battery as a last resort. To no avail, the vehicle would not even crank. Eventually, my brother and I decided to tow it to the dealer. I received a phone call the next day from the service department stating that it was a bad battery. The amount of embarrassment walking in to pay the man was indescribable.

Now, it is just a month since the battery incident and I am driving through town doing a little labor day shopping. As the wife and I entered the tunnel, the instrument panel lit up showing the check engine light, traction control, and throttle control. Immediately, I lost all acceleration and somehow, by the grace of God, coast uphill out of the tunnel. (Still not sure how we made it out.) We pulled over and immediately shut off the engine. I hopped out and checked all of the fluids and whatnot, but did not see any issues. We turned the car back on and all that remained lit was the check engine light.

I spoke with the Dodge dealership this morning to see what their next available appt. was. The guy kindly told me it would be at least a week and a half before they could see me and that my wife would have to drive it around or get a rental. UNBELIEVABLE!!! Although I will be taking a HUGE hit on this, I will be making the repairs and selling off this Jeep, never to return to any Chrysler-Fiat products again. These issues prove to me that they cannot manufacture a product that will offer the safety and security that my little family needs.