TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING. AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE CONTACT BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77…
2012 jeep Patriot engine problems
moderate 59 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
59
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY AT 75 MPH - NEAR-MISS REAR-END COLLISION WITH OVERTAKING TRAFFIC. CONDITIONS: AFTER 3 1/2 HRS HIGHWAY DRIVING, SAME TANK OF GAS, GENTLE LEFT-HAND CURVE, JUST AFTER SUNSET, AIR TEMPERATURE 39 DEGREES, ALBUQUERQUE, NM. ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. RETURNED 2 HRS LATER WITH TOW TRUCK, ENGINE CAUGHT, STARTED, STUTTERED, STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES. TOWED TO DEALER. ENGINE STARTED NORMA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. AFTER THE CONTACT FILLED UP THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL AND WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Intake manifold flow valve was replaced and so was the manifold. One month later my vehicle threw an engine light for code p2015 for the same issue. I then replace the valve again three days after thinking it was a faulty part and almost a week last same code with the engine light. It give very bad idling and with jump the rpm to almost 4k before the vehicle even moves. Needless to say pulling ou…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2012 jeep Patriot?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 59 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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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