2016 Jeep Patriot Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 458 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Patriot. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Patriot model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (224 complaints, 49%), typically at around 58,080 miles. Complaints mention 24 crashes, 8 fires, 19 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 458owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 24complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Jeep Patriot problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 224 | 49% | 58,080 | “crankshaft sensor” (9%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 99 | 22% | 52,840 | “crankshaft position” (9%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 75 | 16% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Power Train problems | 74 | 16% | 58,580 | “crankshaft sensor” (12%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 11% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 9% | 48,738 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 33 | 7% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 24 | 5% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 20 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 3% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 3% | 19,875 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 2% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0% | 82,248 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | 22,800 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Jeep Patriot recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure (RQ22002) — opened Jul 22, 2022, closed Jun 16, 2025.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
One month ago while driving on Business US10, the vehicle had the sensation like the engine had stopped no acceleration, lightning bolts and engine light came on with a sound of a ding ding, ding. Pulled over to the entrance of a Shell station. Shut the vehicle off. restarted within 5 minutes and…
My 2016 Jeep Patriot is cutting off while Iâm driving on the highway at 65 mph. The lights on the dashboard are on and for no apparent reason. Now my radio system is cutting on and off sporadically.Rendering my satellite radio and hands free use of my phone useless. Iâve been told that my car…
I have a 2016 Jeep Patriot, and I am having intermittent stalling and the RPM gauge dropping to zero. It is a safety risk because you do not know when it is going to happen, and no warning lights come on the dashboard. Yes, I have taken it to a mechanic, and they were able to drive it, and it…
While I was driving, driver's headrest suddenly popped off and hit me hard on the back of the head while driving. I have two children in my car who were startled from the sound. Head has been hurting since the incident.
Driveshaft sensor failure Vehicle stalling while driving dropping to zero rpm vehicle dying completely to zero start at low rpmâs
Other Jeep Patriot years
← 2015 Patriot · 2017 Patriot →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 59 | 0 |
| 2016 | 458 | 1 |
| 2015 Patriot | 315 | 1 |
| 2014 Patriot | 548 | 2 |
| 2013 Patriot | 120 | 1 |
| 2012 Patriot | 354 | 4 |
| 2011 Patriot | 326 | 4 |
| 2010 Patriot | 136 | 2 |
| 2009 Patriot | 191 | 1 |
| 2008 Patriot | 186 | 0 |
| 2007 Patriot | 94 | 0 |
| 2002 Patriot | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 224 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Jeep Patriot a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Patriot model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.