2015 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2015 Jeep Patriot, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,744 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (16% of reports).
- 103engine complaints
- 50,744median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 16 of 103 complaints (16%)
- City street: mentioned in 8 of 103 complaints (8%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 8 of 103 complaints (8%)
- Limp mode: mentioned in 7 of 103 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 75 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 103 complaints, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Patriot engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 9 | 15% | 22,628 |
| 2016 Patriot | 224 | 49% | 58,080 |
| 2015 Patriot | 103 | 33% | 50,744 |
| 2014 Patriot | 156 | 28% | 59,958 |
| 2013 Patriot | 25 | 21% | 48,000 |
| 2012 Patriot | 114 | 32% | 42,700 |
| 2011 Patriot | 66 | 20% | 68,500 |
| 2010 Patriot | 15 | 11% | 49,000 |
| 2009 Patriot | 35 | 18% | 106,500 |
| 2008 Patriot | 30 | 16% | 110,200 |
| 2007 Patriot | 16 | 17% | 92,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2015 Jeep Patriot. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be…
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated momentarily while starting the vehicle and while driving. The contact stated the failure had been recurring after refueling the vehicle. The dealer and the…
Pressure plate replaced twice and still not working with only 27301 miles. Went in for routine oil change no problems during the last warranty oil change things start to change. Returned to the dealership to express problem report back oil needed top off. Checked for recalls none reported. Truck…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Jeep Patriots have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 103 owner complaints about engine for the 2015 Jeep Patriot (33% of the 315 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Jeep Patriot engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,744 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2015 Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 16 of 103 complaints, followed by “city street” (8).
Other 2015 Jeep Patriot problems
See all 2015 Jeep Patriot problems or engine problems across all Patriot years.