https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Jeep Patriot. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:30:10 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2178701 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle was parked in front of my house, completely away from all traffic or other probable causes. The driver's side head rest deployed for no apparent reason. My vehicle had no scratches or dents. If you need to come see it, let me know. Now if I do have an accident, I'm at risk of head and neck injuries. I spoke to a certified Jeep dealership mechanic that told me replacement parts were no https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2177772 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I went to the Quirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealership of Dorchester (on hallet street) to have my vehicle recall serviced & I was turned away because I was told that the dealership does not service cars passed a certain mileage limit. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2177773 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I went to the Quirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealership of Dorchester (on hallet street) to have my vehicle recall serviced & I was turned away because I was told that the dealership does not service cars passed a certain mileage limit. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2176823 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was crossing an intersection with a green light the opposing vehicle ran the northbound red light therefore slammed into my driver rear side going at an unknown speed. The force of the impact caused my glasses to fly off my face landing on the passenger floorboard. No airbags deployed. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2175886 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car broke down as I was driving with no prior indication or warning. It failed to run when I tried to start it back up, so I had to push it off the road and call for a tow. The shop told me the problem was that the tube-fuel supply line was corroded from the inside and needed to be replaced. I had a similar issue with my brake fluid lines being corroded and needing to be replaced a year prior. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2166619 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine stalls only after filling up gas, resulting in check engine light or oil light turning on. I have taken it to numerous mechanics, who have all given me different answers, with anywhere from issues with EVAP hoses and fuel tank, to the fuel pump, or purge system. Problem was never addressed or mentioned when bought from dealership in June 2025 but noticed immediately after filling up gas for https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2166620 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine stalls only after filling up gas, resulting in check engine light or oil light turning on. I have taken it to numerous mechanics, who have all given me different answers, with anywhere from issues with EVAP hoses and fuel tank, to the fuel pump, or purge system. Problem was never addressed or mentioned when bought from dealership in June 2025 but noticed immediately after filling up gas for https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2166314 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle acts like it wants to shut off. No warnings or check engine lights it just starts to shake and not let me accelerate. Auto shop looked at it and engine and transmission are ok. They look ed at it 6 times in 4 months and it just keeps happening. Now car is leaking oil and they can’t figure out where from, they replaced oil pan me anything relating to it so not sure what’s wrong. Also, click https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2166315 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle acts like it wants to shut off. No warnings or check engine lights it just starts to shake and not let me accelerate. Auto shop looked at it and engine and transmission are ok. They look ed at it 6 times in 4 months and it just keeps happening. Now car is leaking oil and they can’t figure out where from, they replaced oil pan me anything relating to it so not sure what’s wrong. Also, click https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2166316 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle acts like it wants to shut off. No warnings or check engine lights it just starts to shake and not let me accelerate. Auto shop looked at it and engine and transmission are ok. They look ed at it 6 times in 4 months and it just keeps happening. Now car is leaking oil and they can’t figure out where from, they replaced oil pan me anything relating to it so not sure what’s wrong. Also, click https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2166044 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Unknown https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2166045 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Unknown https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2166046 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Unknown https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2164777 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that on several occasions, while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the gas pump shut off and only worked manually. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, and it was determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced due to a faulty fuel tank rollover valve. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure m https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2162623 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle stalls when idle at stop signs or stop lights. When restarted while driving engine stops running. Idling is sporadic. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2162624 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle stalls when idle at stop signs or stop lights. When restarted while driving engine stops running. Idling is sporadic. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2162625 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle stalls when idle at stop signs or stop lights. When restarted while driving engine stops running. Idling is sporadic. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2162744 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles manufactured at the same time with extended warranty. Safety now at risk as no repair for factory issue and headrest now pushes head out of alignment with the seat. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2162745 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles manufactured at the same time with extended warranty. Safety now at risk as no repair for factory issue and headrest now pushes head out of alignment with the seat. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2162746 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles manufactured at the same time with extended warranty. Safety now at risk as no repair for factory issue and headrest now pushes head out of alignment with the seat. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2159406 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle began not accelerating and then shut-off. Check engine light was not on, but it sputters. I put it in the shop and was told it's the engine and needs replacing. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2159407 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle began not accelerating and then shut-off. Check engine light was not on, but it sputters. I put it in the shop and was told it's the engine and needs replacing. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2159149 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Car dies as I’m driving wiring issue https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2159150 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Car dies as I’m driving wiring issue https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2158218 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The driver headrest deployed without being in an accident. Took my vehicle to Phillips Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership on November 24, 2025 and the associate informed of the recalls/warranty I have. The invoice comment from the dealership "Performed inspection driver side front headrest has failed cannot replace due to part being discontinued." This results in driving a vehicle that is unsafe. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2154942 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT New pads, rotor, caliper, and wheel hub installed. After driving around 200 miles, approximately 10 days later, while applying the brakes, the rear wheel locked. This caused a roll over crash. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2149426 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I continually have the same issue with this vehicle. It started only a couple of months after initial purchase and has happened various times since. Today was one of those days it occurred, the ABS system will turn on along with the traction control light in the middle of the freeway causing the vehicle to immediately slow down, I could not accelerate and was almost hit by the car behind me beca https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2145010 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Throttle body light keeps coming on. Dealer states it is PCM issue. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2145011 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Throttle body light keeps coming on. Dealer states it is PCM issue. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-patriot#complaint-2143400 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 addition, the contact had to use force to steer the wheel. The contact was unable to coast to the side