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2014 Jeep Patriot owner complaints

547 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 4 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 7 complaints shown

140 total in this category · critical · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/30/2016 ODI #10938724.0

Takata recall. I want a timely remedy to this situation!

12/28/2016 ODI #10937997.0

Jeep has failed to fix the items associated with the recall in a reasonable time period.

12/20/2017 ODI #11055718.0

Recall incomplete for more than 1 year. NHTSA recall number: 16v-668 recall date: september 13, 2016 manufacturer recall number: s61 summary: the vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. Safety risk: the potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment

12/20/2017 ODI #11055719.0

Recall incomplete for more than 1 year. NHTSA recall number: 16v-668 recall date: september 13, 2016 manufacturer recall number: s61 summary: the vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. Safety risk: the potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment

12/20/2016 ODI #10936502.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Jeep patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the parts do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact was concerned that the parts would not be available until march or june of 2017. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/16/2016 ODI #10935887.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Jeep patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/12/2023 168,000 mi 1 fatal ODI #11559778.0

The contact owned a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while a family member was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The contact stated that the driver's front air bag did not deploy and the family member died in the crash. The driver was the only occupant in the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the police impound lot. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactu

electrical 4 complaints shown

79 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/24/2023 ODI #11561721.0

Driving normal when i lost control of the throttle jeep went into limp mode, the ETC , traction control, and check engine lights came on, got a uo4o1 code, if i was on the interstate could have been bad when it went into limp mode, the electronic throttle control was bad

12/23/2014 6,900 mi Crash ODI #10668056.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Jeep patriot. The contact stated that the vehicle was in drive and the key could be released from the ignition. The contact also stated that the rolled backwards and crashed into a fence. A police report was not filed. The front passenger sustained unknown injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition shifter fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,900.

12/19/2018 58,000 mi ODI #11162382.0

My car is not starting. This is the third time this year that I had to bring it in to the dealership. The red bolt goes on last two times and I was on the road driving and it slowed down. This time it won't work. I took it to dealership twice already and it's less than two months apart. Third time happening now.

12/16/2016 103,000 mi ODI #10935853.0

In august 2016 driving along and the car stalled and the engine light and electrical light and my 4 wheel drive light came on. The four wheel drive stayed on as well and the car sputtered then stopped. Would not go. Had it towed to a mechanic and he said the electronic body throttle needed replaced. Ridiculous,I contacted the dealership but didn't hear back so I had it fixed and replaced. Monday decemeber 12th while driving home from work at 45 miles an hour my Jeep stalled and then completely died on the road. I managed to get it off the road at a coast. Had it towed again and the mechanic said I need a new engine. This is what happened the mechanic said "due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an e

cruise control 2 complaints shown

40 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
12/26/2018 101,000 mi ODI #11163485.0

While driving my car began jerking and the throttle control indicator light began flashing and my car lost power unable to accelerate. This is the second time this has happened to this car, the first time being 1 year prior coming down a mountain. It was fixed and now here I am again with the same problem!

12/21/2016 88,000 mi ODI #10936799.0

While driving to work the car attempted to stall and the etc light came on. The car seemed to go neutral, then gag, then regained it's composure. I immediately pulled off. Car was in cold weather but never had this issue before, in mn. Temps the manual said it was the etc electric throttle control, but didn't indicate it was a major concern, unless light stayed on . What would be a major concern other than getting rear ended by a pile of cars? I've never had this with any car, it was totally a new light I've never seen. I made it to work afterwards. On the way back home, the etc light came on again -- flashing, then off -- car stayed rolling. Perhaps it is more inclined to stall going uphill with the etc, and while it's rolling downhill, less inclined to stall? Who knows, but I don't thin

engine 2 complaints shown

67 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/20/2023 157,000 mi ODI #11561144.0

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the Emissions Recall U67. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 157,000.

12/16/2014 2,153 mi ODI #10664616.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Jeep patriot. While driving 15 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,153.

other 2 complaints shown

12/17/2019 48,200 mi ODI #11289587.0

Daughter called in panic, Jeep was unable to accept fuel while pumping. I advised her to try another pump, still same problem. Took about 15 minutes to get 5 gallons of fuel in Jeep for her to make it home. Took Jeep to dealership and stated that a shut off valve in tank had malfunctioned and gas tank needed to be replaced ($1500 parts and labor) and dealership said this was a common problem...wait what, a common problem, why is there not a recall on something like this? Less than 50k miles and needs a new tank... Dealership said not a safety issue??? Being stuck on i95 at night not being able to get gas is a big safety issue.

12/14/2018 92,800 mi ODI #11161450.0

Jeep slowed down to 20 MPH engine light, electronic stability control light and electronic throttle control light came on was on interstate going 70 MPH scared the crap out of me .pulled over and restarted Jeep and went on vehicle was running rough lights still on got to exit . And went to auto store they checked the codes and took it to dealer and throttle body and gasket and throttle body assembly have to be replaced cost of 490.43 the dealer auto store code machine read invalid data received from engine control module power train control module a. Comfimed

steering 1 complaint shown

12 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/29/2019 135,000 mi Crash ODI #11291937.0

The partriot randomly stalls while travelling at any speed. The engine shuts off and car has to coast to a stop. It is extremely dangerous and only a matter of time before someone is injured or killed. Multiple mechanics and the Jeep dealership have no clue as to how to fix the problem. Online research shows this is a major issue for many Jeep owners, not just patriots. Jeep / Chrysler has a major issue and will not acknowledge or address it. If they refuse to do anything, they should be prepared to pay for their lack of addressing this critical issue. It takes less than a minute to search and see how many people are affected with engine stalling issues with Jeep automobiles. I hope the NHTSA will conduct a thorough review of these issues and force more attention to be given to the serious

powertrain 1 complaint shown

68 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/28/2023 ODI #11562473.0

Engine jerking really had while vehicle is in drive and idle hard while sitting still

seatbelts 1 complaint shown

7 total in this category · severe · avg repair $500 · see seatbelts cluster analysis →
12/18/2015 18,000 mi Crash ODI #10811052.0

Vehicle involved in a head on collision combined impact of about 40 MPH. Driver ended up out of seat draped over steering wheel. Physical exam of driver showed bruise on left clavicle area indicating shoulder strap was in use. Driver suffered severe contusion and possible fracture of sternum. Incident took place on december 3rd, 2015. Accident report available from waukesha county sheriff's department. Intersection of elmhurst and northview.

Showing 300 of 547 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Jeep/Patriot#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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