2016 Jeep Patriot Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2016 Jeep Patriot, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,840 miles. The words owners use most often: “crankshaft position” (9% of reports).
- 99electrical system complaints
- 52,840median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 40%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.
- Crankshaft position: mentioned in 9 of 99 complaints (9%)
- S89 16V: mentioned in 6 of 99 complaints (6%)
- Electronic throttle control: mentioned in 5 of 99 complaints (5%)
- Chrysler dodge: mentioned in 5 of 99 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 99 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Jeep Patriot electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 8 | 14% | 31,000 |
| 2016 Patriot | 99 | 22% | 52,840 |
| 2015 Patriot | 63 | 20% | 60,180 |
| 2014 Patriot | 89 | 16% | 54,500 |
| 2013 Patriot | 11 | 9% | 47,673 |
| 2012 Patriot | 44 | 12% | 50,800 |
| 2011 Patriot | 32 | 10% | 51,000 |
| 2010 Patriot | 21 | 15% | 58,000 |
| 2009 Patriot | 24 | 13% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Patriot | 23 | 12% | 91,500 |
| 2007 Patriot | 7 | 7% | 94,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2016 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.
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…
Driveshaft sensor failure Vehicle stalling while driving dropping to zero rpm vehicle dying completely to zero start at low rpmâs
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Jeep Patriots have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2016 Jeep Patriot (22% of the 458 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 2016 Jeep Patriot electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,840 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent phrase is “crankshaft position”, in 9 of 99 complaints, followed by “s89 16v” (6).
Other 2016 Jeep Patriot problems
- Engine problems (224)
- Power Train problems (74)
See all 2016 Jeep Patriot problems or electrical system problems across all Patriot years.