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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2016 Jeep Patriot engine problems
moderate Owners of the 2016 Jeep Patriot have filed 126 NHTSA complaints about the engine, typically surfacing around 64,495 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
126
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
| Model year | engine complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 Patriot | 59 |
| 2013 Patriot | 16 |
| 2014 Patriot | 67 |
| 2015 Patriot | 41 |
| 2016 Patriot (this page) | 126 |
| 2017 Patriot | 4 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 126 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 — 126.
Owners have filed 126 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.
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.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The biggest complaint is unexpected engine stall—the engine shuts off while driving, sometimes with no warning at all. It happens at any speed, from city streets to 70 mph on the highway. When it stalls, power steering locks up and brakes become hard to press. Restart is unreliable: sometimes the engine fires right back; sometimes it takes minutes or hours. Check engine light and traction control light usually illuminate after a stall.
Many owners identify the culprit as crankshaft or camshaft sensor failure. They point to NHTSA recall 16V907000, issued in 2016–2017 for certain 2016 Patriots manufactured between May 9 and July 15, 2016. The recall's symptom description—engine stalls intermittently—matches what they're experiencing. The problem: their VINs are not covered, even though they own 2016 Patriots with identical symptoms and manufacture dates that should qualify. Dealers confirm the symptoms match the recall but say the VINs fall outside the range.
Throttle body failures also appear, with acceleration loss and warning lights. Some owners have had throttle bodies replaced twice in a year without permanent fix. Other reported issues include rough idle, jerking, sputtering, evaporative emissions light that cycles on and off, and in one case, engine fire.
Dealership and manufacturer responses range from unable to duplicate the problem, to we can't help you, to $199–$800 repair bills for out-of-warranty diagnosis and parts replacement. Some owners have paid for crankshaft sensor replacement only to have the car not restart afterward. One owner's vehicle remained parked and undrivable for months after a failed sensor replacement attempt.
Same Jeep Patriot engine reports on nearby years: 2013 · 2014 · 2015
Failure modes owners describe
Engine stall and loss of power (crankshaft/camshaft sensor-related)
Engine shuts off abruptly while driving at any speed, often without warning. Vehicle loses power steering and braking assist. Restart is inconsistent—sometimes immediate, sometimes requires minutes or hours. Check engine light and traction control lights often illuminate after failure. Multiple owners report the exact symptoms described in recall 16V907000 but claim their VIN falls outside the recall's manufacturing date window or is excluded for other reasons.
When: 40,000–160,000 miles; incidents occurring months or years after purchase; some owners report multiple failures within weeks or months
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stalls without warning while driving; Power steering becomes hard to control; Loss of power braking; Check engine light and traction control light illuminate; Vehicle sometimes restarts immediately, sometimes after several minutes; Jerking or bucking before stall; Difficulty accelerating before failure
Codes mentioned: P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit), P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit), Evaporative emissions leak, Electric Throttle Control Warning
Repairs/costs cited: Crankshaft sensor replacement ($550 reported by one owner); camshaft sensor replacement; wiring harness replacement under recall 16V907000 for some owners. Parts replaced under recall do not resolve problem for some owners. One owner paid $325 for mobile mechanic replacement. Dealership diagnostic costs $199–$800 depending on repair scope (throttle body assembly replacement cited at $800).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 16V907000 (issued 2016–2017) covers certain 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9–July 15, 2016. Many owners report their 2016 Patriots fall outside the recall VIN range despite matching build dates and symptoms. Chrysler/FCA representatives have confirmed owners' symptoms match the recall but stated VINs are not covered. Recall covers wiring harness only, not sensor replacement. Some owners report recall repair completed but failure recurred.
Intermittent stalling with starting difficulty
Engine fails to start or starts intermittently, particularly after short stops. Vehicle may crank but not turn over, or may require jump-start. Check engine light often illuminated. Some owners report vehicle stranded for hours or days before starting.
When: Various mileages; one owner at 7,050 miles; most at 35,000–95,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle fails to start or is slow to start; Vehicle starts then shuts off within seconds; Intermittent starting failure despite battery, alternator, and starter testing normal; Check engine light illuminated; Vehicle stranded for extended periods before restart
Codes mentioned: Crankshaft position sensor code, No code retrieved on some diagnostic attempts
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed for most cases. Dealership unable to duplicate problem. Diagnostics cost $199–$800. Mobile mechanic charged $325 for crankshaft sensor replacement; vehicle then would not start. One owner reports jump-start worked but vehicle died once cables removed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers and Chrysler informed but no assistance offered beyond recommendation to tow vehicle. One owner received case number from Chrysler but no resolution.
Throttle body and electronic throttle control failure
Vehicle loses responsive acceleration; depressing accelerator pedal produces no response or delayed response. Electronic throttle control warning light illuminates. RPM climbs but vehicle fails to accelerate. Power loss occurs at all speeds including highway speeds.
When: 48,000–72,000 miles; one owner reports repeated failures requiring multiple repairs
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerator pedal produces no vehicle response; RPM revs but vehicle fails to accelerate; Electronic throttle control warning light; Vehicle loses power and stalls; Power loss at highway speeds
Codes mentioned: Electronic Throttle Control warning
Repairs/costs cited: Throttle body assembly replacement cost $800 per dealership estimate. One owner had throttle body replaced twice in 2022 and reports potential third replacement needed. Repairs do not permanently resolve issue for some owners.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall may cover some throttle body failures under 16V907000 for vehicles within recall range. One owner states recall does not apply to their VIN. Dealership confirms entire throttle body assembly must be replaced due to integrated sensor design.
Engine seizure and loss of motive power
Engine seizes or loses complete motive power without warning. No power steering, no power brakes, difficult to control vehicle. Vehicle cannot be restarted immediately. Requires towing.
When: 95,000–155,000 miles; some at lower mileages
Symptoms owners cite: Instant loss of complete engine power while driving; Hard steering wheel (no power steering); No responsive brakes; Engine fails to restart or takes extended time to restart; Grinding or loud noise from engine; Metal shavings found inside engine (one case)
Codes mentioned: Check engine light (post-failure), Coolant temperature warning
Repairs/costs cited: One owner diagnosed with failed temperature sensor and had temperature sensor, head gasket, water pump, radiator, hoses, clamps replaced, and transmission rebuilt (costs not stated). One vehicle found to have metal shavings requiring engine rebuild or replacement. Most cases not repaired; several towed to dealers without diagnosis confirmed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturers not notified or did not assist. One owner attempted recall repair but problem persisted. Dealership informed owner vehicle was unsafe to drive and repair not covered under recall.
Evaporative emissions system leak detection (check engine light cycling)
Check engine light cycles on and off repeatedly, triggered by evaporative emissions system small leak detection code. Multiple repair attempts (emissions cleaner, gas cap replacement) fail to resolve. Light returns within days or weeks. Light remains permanently on in some cases.
When: Occurs months after purchase; one owner reports three months of recurring issue
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light illuminates; Diagnostic code: evaporative emissions system small leak; Light turns off temporarily with cleaner or gas cap replacement; Light returns within days to weeks
Codes mentioned: Evaporative emissions system small leak detected
Repairs/costs cited: Emissions system cleaner (cost not stated); new gas cap (cost not stated); advanced emissions cleaner. None resolved issue permanently.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No manufacturer response noted for this complaint strand.
Jerking, sputtering, rough idle, and RPM surging
Engine jerks, sputters, or revs RPM unpredictably while driving or parked. Rough idle while stopped at lights. No warning lights often present. Dealership claims behavior is normal despite owner's assertion it is abnormal. Problem worsens over time.
When: Years of ownership; one owner reports problem worsened significantly in last few months; mileages range 41,500–101,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Engine jerks or sputters at highway and low speeds; Rough idle at stop lights; Random RPM surging while parked; Vehicle revs then settles (sometimes requires restart); Grinding or abnormal noise; Sluggish overall acceleration
Codes mentioned: Intermittent speed sensor circuit A, Often no codes retrieved
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership claims normal behavior and offers no repair. One owner had camshaft replaced without resolution. Dealership advised continued diagnosis but no completion noted.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Multiple dealership visits; manufacturer not directly involved. Owners report dealerships dismiss concern as normal operation.
Engine fire (one reported case)
Engine caught fire while driving on interstate. Smoke then flames observed under hood. Vehicle total loss.
When: August 2025, during initial diagnosis attempts for engine problems
Symptoms owners cite: Smoke under hood; Fire under hood; Engine failure preceding fire
Codes mentioned: None retrieved before fire
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle caught fire; owner able to pull over and call fire department. Total loss.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No manufacturer response documented. Multiple repair shops (Firestone, Jeep dealership, independent mechanic) unable to identify root cause before fire occurred.
Synthesized from 126 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
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.
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.
Had engine trouble with your 2016 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 2016 Jeep Patriot?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 126 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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