Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2011 Jeep Patriot engine problems
moderate Owners of the 2011 Jeep Patriot have filed 41 NHTSA complaints about the engine, typically surfacing around 40,000 miles at roughly $3,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
41
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
| Model year | engine complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 Patriot | 27 |
| 2008 Patriot | 35 |
| 2009 Patriot | 26 |
| 2010 Patriot | 11 |
| 2011 Patriot (this page) | 41 |
| 2012 Patriot | 59 |
| 2013 Patriot | 16 |
| 2014 Patriot | 67 |
| 2015 Patriot | 41 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 41 engine complaints filed for the 2011 Jeep Patriot, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 41 engine complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2011 Jeep Patriots describe repeated, unannounced engine stalls occurring anywhere from near-zero mileage to over 170,000 miles. Most stalling incidents happen without warning lights or prior symptoms—drivers report the engine simply shutting off mid-highway at 65–75 mph, at traffic lights, or during slow-speed maneuvers. Power steering locks up, brakes lose assist, and the vehicle coasts to a stop. Restart may happen immediately or require a 3–10 minute wait. Dealers consistently report inability to duplicate the problem, even after multiple diagnostic visits and software updates. Software patches provided temporary relief in a few cases before stalling resumed.
Separately, owners report stalling specifically after refueling—the engine bucks and loses power within a mile of leaving the gas station, every fill-up, in what multiple owners suspect is a charcoal canister or vapor separator fault. Forum posts across multiple owners cite this as a known Jeep issue.
One owner caught a melted plastic bumper caused by a misaligned muffler angled at it—a fire hazard the dealer refused to address. Another vehicle spontaneously caught fire at highway speed with no forewarning. An unusual electrical event knocked out the entire electrical system for ten minutes—radio, lights, transmission shifter, and starter all went dark.
Check-engine lights related to catalytic converter efficiency appear in used-vehicle complaints, some tied to unpublicized recalls. The pattern across these narratives is consistent: dangerous failures occurring early or unpredictably that authorized dealers cannot diagnose, leaving owners afraid to drive.
Same Jeep Patriot engine reports on nearby years: 2009 · 2010 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014
Failure modes owners describe
Unplanned engine stalling—no restart or delayed restart
Engine shuts off abruptly while driving, often without warning lights or symptoms. Car may refuse to restart immediately; owners report waiting 3–10 minutes before restart succeeds. Incidents occur at highway speeds (65–75 mph), stop lights, and low speeds (5–35 mph). Dealers and independent mechanics cannot duplicate the problem during diagnostics.
When: Reported from ~137 miles to 170,000 miles; many early (under 20,000 miles). Most incidents occur within first year of ownership or shortly after purchase.
Symptoms owners cite: Complete loss of engine power while driving; Steering wheel locks or becomes difficult to turn; No warning indicators or check-engine light before stall; Engine cranks but fails to start, or starts after delay; Loss of power steering and brake assist during stall
Codes mentioned: P0335
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to diagnose or duplicate failure. Software updates attempted in some cases; issue recurred 3 weeks later. Battery replacement tried in one case (mileage ~80,000); failure persisted.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified multiple times; no assistance offered. No recall issued despite open investigation referenced under NHTSA PE12032.
Stalling after refueling—vapor/charcoal canister issue
Vehicle bucks, sputters, loses power, and stalls immediately after leaving gas station or within a mile of refueling. Power steering drops momentarily. Owners report this happens every time they fill up. Forums identify suspected defect as charcoal canister or vapor/liquid separator valve. New gas cap replacement did not resolve issue.
When: Occurs consistently after each fuel fill-up; mileage not consistently stated.
Symptoms owners cite: Bucking/jerking immediately after leaving gas station; Complete or partial power loss for 30 seconds to 1 minute; Steering wheel locks or power steering drops; Sputtering/hesitation; Gas pump may shut off prematurely while filling
Repairs/costs cited: Gas cap replacement ($100) did not fix issue. Suspected charcoal canister or vapor separator valve per owner research and forum posts.
Exhaust muffler misalignment—fire hazard
Muffler becomes locked in wrong position, angled directly at plastic bumper, causing bumper to melt and distort due to exhaust heat. Owner caught it before fire ignited but is confident ignition would have occurred. Muffler can be manually snapped back into place temporarily.
When: At undisclosed mileage/timing.
Symptoms owners cite: Noise from exhaust system; Plastic bumper distorted and melting; Muffler locked/angled at bumper; Risk of fire
Repairs/costs cited: Owner manually repositioned muffler. Dealership agreed to replace bumper as courtesy. Chrysler refused to fix underlying muffler/hanger problem. Video documentation exists of same defect at oregonlive.com.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler agreed to repair bumper only as courtesy; refused to address muffler/hanger defect.
Check-engine light and alternator warning—intermittent stall
Alternator and check-engine warning lights illuminate intermittently while driving at low speed (~20 mph), followed by stall. Vehicle able to restart. Failure recurs multiple times. Battery replacement performed; failure persisted 4 days later.
When: Mileage ~80,000.
Symptoms owners cite: Alternator warning light flashing; Check-engine light illuminated; Vehicle stalls; Vehicle restarts successfully
Repairs/costs cited: Battery replacement attempted; failure recurred. Dealer unable to duplicate failure on second visit.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified.
Catalytic converter efficiency codes
Check-engine light recurs multiple times, traced to catalytic converter efficiency failure. Used vehicle owner discovered via mechanic that specific VIN had been recalled for this issue but was not included in recall.
When: Used vehicle purchase; mileage not specified.
Symptoms owners cite: Check-engine light illuminated multiple times; Catalytic converter efficiency codes
Repairs/costs cited: Mechanic conducted recall research and identified VIN-specific recall for catalytic converter.
Spontaneous engine fire
Vehicle caught fire without warning while driving at highway speed (45–50 mph). No warning indicators illuminated before fire. Fire department extinguished. No injuries reported.
When: At mileage ~125,000.
Symptoms owners cite: Smoke detected; Spontaneous combustion; No pre-fire warning indicators
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired; towed to independent lot.
Intermittent electrical loss—dash lights, radio, power loss
Vehicle loses electrical power abruptly: XM radio, dash lights, and electronics cut out; engine surges and shuts off; four-way flashers, starter, and transmission shifter become unresponsive; vehicle rolls backward. All systems click back on after ~10 minutes and vehicle operates normally.
When: At undisclosed speed during approach to stop.
Symptoms owners cite: XM radio cuts out; Dashboard lights go dark; Engine surges then shuts off; Four-way flashers inoperable; Engine will not turn over or start; Transmission shifter unresponsive; Throttle unresponsive; Vehicle rolls backward uncontrolled; All systems spontaneously restore after delay
Engine surge and hesitation—erratic acceleration/deceleration
Vehicle lunges forward then decelerates erratically while driving at highway speeds. Hard to accelerate. Hesitation or surge occurs even with cruise control engaged. Check-engine light stays on continuously despite owner attempts to fix underlying issues.
When: Mileage ~89,000; also reported at undisclosed mileages.
Symptoms owners cite: Uncontrolled forward lunge; Intermittent deceleration; Difficulty accelerating; Hesitation under cruise control; Persistent check-engine light
Repairs/costs cited: Engine overheating also noted in one case.
Synthesized from 41 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jeep patriot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jeep patriot. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without any warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any…
Had engine trouble with your 2011 Jeep Patriot?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2011 Jeep Patriot?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 41 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Across the 28 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 21,000 and 89,000 miles, with the median around 40,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 21,000; a quarter make it past 89,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Jeep/Patriot.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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