Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (32.9% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 103 · 32.9% | Investigation closed | RQ22002 |
| Electrical System | 61 · 19.5% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 50 · 16% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 · 11.2% | No official action | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 29 · 9.3% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 28 · 8.9% | Recalled | Recall 15V878000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 313 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 15V878000 · 2015 · reported 12/23/2015
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE CAR STOPS RUNNING., THE ENGINE CUTS OFF. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK OR NEUTRAL TO RESTART THE…”NHTSA complaint 11174281 — filed 02/04/2019 · ENGINE
“THIS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN MULTIPLE DIFFERENT CONDITIONS INCLUDING SLOW DRIVING AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND ON LEVEL OR INCLINES/DECLINES. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11171697 — filed 01/23/2019 · ENGINE
“I AM SEEING MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. MY 2015 JEEP PATRIOT USED TO KICK BACK WHILE I WAS ACCELERATING WHICH DEVELOPED INTO A…”NHTSA complaint 11153631 — filed 11/25/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 103 of 313 NHTSA complaints (32.9%), followed by electrical system (61), unspecified/other issues (53), power train (50). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
313 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 20 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 15V878000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
