MYRModel Year Report

2016 Jeep Patriot

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2016 Jeep Patriot
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Patriot Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2008: 184 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 325 complaints 2012: 352 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 547 complaints 2014 2015: 313 complaints 2016: 454 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017
2016: 454 complaints
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YearComplaints
20023
200794
2008184
2009191
2010136
2011325
2012352
2013120
2014547
2015313
2016454
201759

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 49%

49% of complaints: engine — 222 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20250902

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, 20180602

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 96 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 73 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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 power

NHTSA ODI report, 20250225

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 40 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2016 — complaint volume: 454
R 20170208 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 16V907000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20220722 — RQ (closed 20250616)

Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (222 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (96 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (73 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V907000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2007 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ◆ 2012 ◆ 2011

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.