The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.
2016 jeep Patriot engine problems
moderate 125 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
125
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Six months after we purchased our 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4w the check engine light illuminated on and off for a couple of weeks. After that time frame it became a permanent fixture. As well as unpredictable and frequent stalling while driving or stopping at red lights/deceleration of gas pedal of vehicle. The vehicle would not start again for hours...even days after these episodes making it d…
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a click sound and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,600.
The contact owned a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled which caused another vehicle to crash into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The failure occurred on several different occasions where the vehicle would stall. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The air bags were deployed. No injuries were sustained. A …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V907000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AT MAJOR WORLD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (50-30- NORTHERN BLVD, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101, (844) 349-2128). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE WITH THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ST…
I HAVE A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I KEEP GETTING NOTICES VIA EMAIL AND REGULAR MAIL THAT I NEED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THIS RECALL FIXED. EVERY TIME I CALL THE DEALER TO GET IT FIXED, I'M TOLD THAT THEY DON'T HAVE PARTS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY'LL BE IN. THEY SAY THEY WILL GIVE ME A CALL WHEN THE PARTS COME IN, THEN I NEVER HEAR BACK FROM THEM.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2016 jeep Patriot?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 125 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
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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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