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 · see engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
125
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
1fire
When does it fail?
Of the 125 engine complaints filed for the 2016 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
Of the 11 model years of Jeep Patriot we track for engine problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 125.
Owners have filed 125 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.
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…
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…
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.
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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?
Across the 77 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 41,000 and 90,000 miles, with the median around 64,495. A quarter of owners report trouble before 41,000; a quarter make it past 90,000. 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/2016/Jeep/Patriot.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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