Jeep Patriot Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 379 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Patriot across 11 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (86). The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (25% of reports).
- 379fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%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.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 95 of 379 complaints (25%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 23 of 379 complaints (6%)
- Every fill: mentioned in 21 of 379 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Jeep Patriot at $1,550, and half of them between $1,050 and $1,950.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 270 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 379 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
Jeep Patriot fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 2 | 3% | 46,389 |
| 2016 Patriot | 41 | 9% | 48,738 |
| 2015 Patriot | 26 | 8% | 60,500 |
| 2014 Patriot | 41 | 7% | 62,000 |
| 2013 Patriot | 7 | 6% | 50,000 |
| 2012 Patriot | 86 | 24% | 56,000 |
| 2011 Patriot | 29 | 9% | 96,000 |
| 2010 Patriot | 31 | 23% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Patriot | 21 | 11% | 77,750 |
| 2008 Patriot | 38 | 20% | 108,400 |
| 2007 Patriot | 57 | 61% | 96,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system 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.
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 car broke down as I was driving with no prior indication or warning. It failed to run when I tried to start it back up, so I had to push it off the road and call for a tow. The shop told me the problem was that the tube-fuel supply line was corroded from the inside and needed to be replaced. I…
Engine stalls only after filling up gas, resulting in check engine light or oil light turning on. I have taken it to numerous mechanics, who have all given me different answers, with anywhere from issues with EVAP hoses and fuel tank, to the fuel pump, or purge system. Problem was never addressed…
Unknown
Vehicle stalls when idle at stop signs or stop lights. When restarted while driving engine stops running. Idling is sporadic.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Patriots have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 379 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Patriot?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,550 (half paid between $1,050 and $1,950), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 95 of 379 complaints, followed by “throttle body” (23).
Other Jeep Patriot problems
- Engine problems (793)
- Power Train problems (429)
- Electrical System problems (421)
- Air Bags problems (383)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (234)
- Seat Belts problems (229)
- Structure problems (212)
- Suspension problems (182)
See all Jeep Patriot problems.