2016 Jeep Patriot engine and engine cooling problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2016 Jeep Patriot — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted, and the contact drove to the residence; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle…”
filed Feb 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light and traction control warning light were illuminated. In…”
filed Oct 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stallCampaign 16V907000 · Dec 16, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Patriot | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Patriot | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Patriot | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Patriot | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Patriot | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 Patriot | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Patriot | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Patriot | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Jeep Patriot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.