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2016 Jeep Patriot problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2016 Jeep Patriot has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 458owner complaints
- 24crash reports
- 8fire reports
- 19injuries reported
458 complaints, against an average of 279 for the other 5 Jeep Patriot model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
The components named most often in the 458 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2016 Jeep Patriot owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 458 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2016 Jeep Patriot stall, lose power or shut off while driving?165 owners Ā· 36% Ā· Recall 16V907000
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2016 Jeep Patriot?55 owners Ā· 12%
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2016 Jeep Patriot?27 owners Ā· 5.9%
- Why won't my 2016 Jeep Patriot start?22 owners Ā· 4.8%
- Why does my 2016 Jeep Patriot idle rough, misfire or hesitate?22 owners Ā· 4.8%
Has the 2016 Jeep Patriot been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine 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.
Is the 2016 Jeep Patriot recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAThe occupant restraint controller (orc) may not operate as intendedYears estimated
Risk: The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may experience a loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the Occupant Restraint Controller via the front impact sensor wires
Fix: Replace the Occupant Restraint Control module.
What do 2016 Jeep Patriot owners report?
12 of the 458 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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 drove 1 mile to the dealership. The mechanic said it was most likely the throttle body but would have to schedule me out a few weeks and don't leave town in case you need a tow. After a few days the lights on the dash were no longer present. called the dealership and told them the lights were notā¦
My 2016 Jeep Patriot is cutting off while Iām 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. Iāve been told that my car has no recalls. Although this recall "S89 / NHTSA 16V-907, seems like the exact problems Iām experiencing. I have taken good care of this vehicle and have had regular maintenance provided. This is a SAFETY issue and I should be able to get it fixed by recall. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANTā¦
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 happened to them while driving. I found that there is a recall, but my vehicle was made just months after what is in the recall of S89/NHTSA 16V-907. I was wondering if someone could look into this and see about getting mine repaired too?
Last year (2025) we were on a trip to Minneapolis, MN when our vehicle randomly stalled out on us. It would allow us to start it up again immediately, but stalled again shortly after. Each time it stalled, the dash lights would pop up and the engine would immediately stall and die. We had the car fixed in a pinch, and the diagnosis was a crank shaft error. Fast forward to this past weekend, our car stalled again in traffic, with the dash lights coming on and the engine immediately dying. This time, we were unable to start the vehicle again to get it to a safe location, so ended up pushing itā¦
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds through an intersection, the steering and brakes became inoperable. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. Upon research, the contact located similar failures related to the vehicle going into LIMP Mode and electrical issues. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The localā¦
Air bag light is on and I havent been in a accident or anything.
Vehicle acts like it wants to shut off. No warnings or check engine lights it just starts to shake and not let me accelerate. Auto shop looked at it and engine and transmission are ok. They look ed at it 6 times in 4 months and it just keeps happening. Now car is leaking oil and they canāt figure out where from, they replaced oil pan me anything relating to it so not sure whatās wrong. Also, clicking sound from air vent seems to be a electrical issue. Key is starting to bend from ignition shape also. We replaced the key multiple times. New brakes and new rotors but car screeches and soundsā¦
Vehicle stalls when idle at stop signs or stop lights. When restarted while driving engine stops running. Idling is sporadic.
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle momentarily shut off, causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Thank you for taking the time to review my inquiry. My 2016 Jeep Patriot has experienced issues with the engine shutting off intermittently while driving at significant speeds and losing control of my vehicle, especially while on the highway. This has created some dangerous situations, which thankfully never caused any harm. After doing some research, I noticed that Jeep had a safety recall for this exact issue "S89 / NHTSA 16V-907, Crankshaft Camshaft Sensor Wire Harness." My 2016 Jeep Patriot has experienced failures with the crankshaft position sensor listed in that recall twice now (inā¦
There is some sort of electrical issue. Things keep going in and out: internal lights, cruise control, turn signals in front and back go out 6-9 times a year, ABS light stays on even after it was serviced, the radio goes in and out. I lose power while driving snd allow the car to sit for a day or two and it cuts back on like nothing ever happened.
My ABS module has gone out, giving me an UNSAFE Jeep Patriot, now with ZERO ABS or Traction control, major issue in Tampa driving! Apparently, according to the dealer here, they're on "galactic back order" for a few years now; I couldn't even find one at a used parts store in the area...had to resort to Ebay, having it installed at the dealership this week, who says they'll install it (Janet) but they won't guarantee they can program it and it will reset those dash lights?!?! They can't guarantee it? Then something needs to be figured out to GUARANTEE I have a working Jeep, complete with ABSā¦
2016 Jeep Patriot: questions owners ask
Is the 2016 Jeep Patriot reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 458 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Patriot; the most common categories were engine (224, 48.9%), electrical system (99, 21.6%), power train (74, 16.2%). There is 1 safety recall. 24 complaints mention a crash, 8 mention a fire, 19 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
Across 458 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (48.9% of complaints), electrical system (21.6% of complaints), power train (16.2% of complaints), vehicle speed control (10.7% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Jeep Patriot; the most recent (campaign 16V907000, 2016-12-16) concerns Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2016 Jeep Patriot stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
165 of the 458 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Jeep Patriot (36%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. A related recall exists: campaign 16V907000 (engine and engine cooling: engine). The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11755904, August 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2016 Jeep Patriot?
55 of the 458 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Jeep Patriot (12%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Vehicle began not accelerating and then shut-off. Check engine light was not on, but it sputters. I put it in the shop and was told it's the engine and needs replacing." (NHTSA complaint 11706405, December 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2016 Jeep Patriot?
27 of the 458 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Jeep Patriot (5.9%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "On 3 separate occasions while driving the car will chime and ABS, traction control & a third light (I think its the low tire) quickly blinks on and goes off again. The car will still be on and in motion. Today, the car shut off while idle." (NHTSA complaint 11656330, April 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why won't my 2016 Jeep Patriot start?
22 of the 458 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Jeep Patriot (4.8%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "While driving my 2016 Jeep Patriot on multiple occasions, the engine suddenly shuts off without warning. After shutting off the car would also have alot of issues restarting." (NHTSA complaint 11683001, August 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2016 Jeep Patriot idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
22 of the 458 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Jeep Patriot (4.8%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "Vehicle began not accelerating and then shut-off. Check engine light was not on, but it sputters. I put it in the shop and was told it's the engine and needs replacing." (NHTSA complaint 11706405, December 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Patriot
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2016 only.