Jeep Patriot Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Jeep Patriot across 10 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (51). The words owners use most often: “electronic throttle” (18% of reports).
- 140electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 42%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.
- Electronic throttle: mentioned in 25 of 140 complaints (18%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 16 of 140 complaints (11%)
- City street: mentioned in 8 of 140 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 133 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 140 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
Jeep Patriot electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Patriot | 19 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2015 Patriot | 29 | 9% | 61,500 |
| 2014 Patriot | 51 | 9% | 72,500 |
| 2013 Patriot | 8 | 7% | 42,200 |
| 2012 Patriot | 12 | 3% | 70,750 |
| 2011 Patriot | 7 | 2% | 74,500 |
| 2010 Patriot | 3 | 2% | 82,147 |
| 2009 Patriot | 7 | 4% | 98,000 |
| 2008 Patriot | 3 | 2% | 80,107 |
| 2007 Patriot | 1 | 1% | 105,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the 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.
Sitting at a red light, vehicle engine light came on followed by the throttle warning light. Vehicle lost power and engine felt like it would stall. Vehicle would only drive at very low speed to get to safety. After restarting, engine light remained on, vehicle was drivable but soon failed again…
During driving, the car stalls out, rpm goes to zero and it fluctuates randomly even during higher speeds on highways and streets. This risks an auto accident due to losing power at speeds of up to 70 mph.
Was driving the vehicle about 55 miles an hour, when it suddenly lost power. Was able to safely pull over, restart, and continue to my location after a few minutes. When researching the issue it was discovered that the 2016 jeep patriot has a recall with the 'crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only…
I have to protest to call stability control to be safe device. In over 120 000 miles on the tiers i replaced if remember right: 6 sets of breaks sets, 5 new new rotors, 2 calipers breaks assemble, front house breaks line. Driving on the straight highway the vehicle suddenly engage the breaks at…
When driving over 30-35 mph the vehical struggles to accelerate and down shifts itself to lower geers not allowing the vehicale to go. Even pushing in the gas pedal doesn't work to bring the vehicale back up to speed. Engine light is on 2 lightening strick lights appears tread light comes on code…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Patriots have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Jeep Patriot. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Patriot electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent phrase is “electronic throttle”, in 25 of 140 complaints, followed by “traction control” (16).
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- Fuel/propulsion System problems (379)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (234)
- Seat Belts problems (229)
- Structure problems (212)
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