2016 Jeep Patriot steering problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Jeep Patriot — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds through an intersection, the steering and brakes became inoperable. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was…”
filed Jun 15, 2026
“My ABS module has gone out, giving me an UNSAFE Jeep Patriot, now with ZERO ABS or Traction control, major issue in Tampa driving! Apparently, according to the dealer here, they're on "galactic back order" for a few years now; I couldn't even find one at a used parts store in the area...had to…”
filed Mar 4, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 4 | 7% |
| 2015 Patriot | 29 | 9% |
| 2014 Patriot | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Patriot | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 Patriot | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 Patriot | 19 | 6% |
| 2010 Patriot | 14 | 10% |
| 2009 Patriot | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 Patriot | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 Patriot | 8 | 9% |
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.