MYRModel Year Report

2016 Jeep Patriot

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2016 Jeep Patriot
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
458
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

49% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2008: 185 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 326 complaints 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 315 complaints 2016: 458 complaints 2016 458 2017: 59 complaints
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2007 2008: 185 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2009 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 326 complaints 2011 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 315 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 458 2017: 59 complaints 2017
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2007 2008: 185 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2009 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 326 complaints 2011 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 315 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 458 2017: 59 complaints 2017

2016: 458 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20023
200794
2008185
2009191
2010136
2011326
2012353
2013120
2014548
2015315
2016458
201759

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

49% · 224 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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My son was driving his vehicle on the interstate in Florida when all of the sudden engine stopped working. He was able to navigate to the side and eventually it started up and made back to campus.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-02

While driving slowly (~10 MPH) sb I prepared to make a right-turn (Wb), in the only lane that turns right. As I neared the intersection the light turned green, enabling me and the (1) lane on my left to go (It goes sb).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-02

Electrical system

22% · 100 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and horn.

CRASHFIRE
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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 ODI report, 2026-08-10

Power train

16% · 74 reports

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASHINJURY
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Sitting at a red light with foot on brake and auto “jumped” happened quickly do not know If any warning lights were on. It seams to now be not not shifting property resulting in a lag in…

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-25

Vehicle speed control

11% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing throttle and accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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My 2016 Jeep Patriot is cutting off while I’m driving on the highway at 65 mph. The lights on the dashboard are on and for no apparent reason.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-13

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 41 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2016Complaint volume 458 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2017-02-08Engine and engine cooling16V907000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  4. I
    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  6. I
    2022-07-22Recall queryClosed 2025-06-16 Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 224 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 100 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 74 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V907000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Jeep Patriot is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.