2014 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

156Engine complaints

28.5%Of all 548 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE156 · 28.5%

AIR BAGS149 · 27.2%

SEAT BELTS102 · 18.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM89 · 16.2%

POWER TRAIN69 · 12.6%

Share of the 548 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Jeep Patriot overview page.

What owners report

“RECALL WITH NO REMEDY YET. IN ADDITION WE HAVE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER IN THE CAR. I HAVE CHILDREN. I DON'T FEEL IT IS SAFE…”NHTSA complaint 10926593 — filed 11/17/2016

“MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2014 JEEP PATRIOT AT THE END OF 2013. I USE THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE FROM HOME TO WORK AND…”NHTSA complaint 10926573 — filed 11/16/2016

“MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2014 JEEP PATRIOT AT THE END OF 2013. I USE THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE FROM HOME TO WORK AND…”NHTSA complaint 10926572 — filed 11/16/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Jeep Patriot: 156 of 548 complaints on file (28.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have in total?

548 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 40 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.