2016 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

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

222Engine complaints

48.8%Of all 455 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

ENGINE222 · 48.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM96 · 21.1%

Unspecified / other74 · 16.3%

POWER TRAIN73 · 16%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL45 · 9.9%

Share of the 455 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Jeep Patriot overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED…”NHTSA complaint 11144481 — filed 10/31/2018

“WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD MY CAR STOPPED WITHOUT INDICATION, I PRESSED ON THE PEDAL BUT IT WOULDN'T GO. I TURNED OFF THE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 11142208 — filed 10/23/2018

“WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY JEEP INSTANTLY TURNED OFF WITH NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG; NO INDICATION OF LIGHTS OR WARNING ISSUES…”NHTSA complaint 11133614 — filed 10/05/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Jeep Patriot: 222 of 455 complaints on file (48.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have in total?

455 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none 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.