This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Upon backing out of my driveway, I noticed a vibration and related noise coming from behind the firewall of my Jeep; however, after placing the vehicle in neutral while shifting from reverse to drive the noise went away. Upon placing the vehicle in drive and accelerating to 5-10 miles an hour the vibration and noise, which I can only describe as a idling motorcycle returns. If the Jeep is traveling at a speed under 20 mph or sitting in drive at a stop light or stop sign this issue is present. Within about a week of this happening, the Jeep had issues starting. Once the key was placed in the ignition and an attempt to start the care was made, the engine had difficulty starting. It would engine would turnover several times before it would finally start. I can only describe it as the same experience an individual would experience when starting a car after replacing the carburetor. When this occurs the Jeep will stall without aby explanation. Of course, when it has been taken to the dealership, they are unable to recreate the problem and explain that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Purchased vehicle, drove home and noticed that when I disengage the clutch a loud whining noise appears and I made an appointment at the dealership for a week out and it has gradually gotten worse while driving.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While driving 15 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,153.
It is a Jeep Patriot 2014, when I drive at high speeds half the engine dies. Without displaying any notice or code. I was off to a 6-7 times. I've taken to the dealer but this indicates that the vehicle does not show the fault. The gas cap has to leave for various occasions.
While driving my car, I slowed down to turn into a parking lot..as I was turning, the car cut off..there was no warning or noises. Just dead..I was able to restart it with no problems..later that day I was pulling out of a parking spot and it cut off again. It is still covered under the warranty so I took it to the dealership. After a full day they told me that they can't duplicate my problem and no service lights were on so they gave me my car back. Told to wait till a light comes on. I have given it 1 week with it cutting off several times. And yet no engine light is on..I am so scared to drive my car especially after someone almost hit me when it stalled. Lastly, while driving my car, I was turning at a major intersection and it stalled again in the middle of the street. Next up, dealership tomorrow morning.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the temperature indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer stated that the vehicle was designed to shut off when it overheats. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,076.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While driving 65 mph, the engine stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred. The dealer replaced the oil sensor and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Mfg and dealer indicate that all Jeep Patriots have transmission metering/sensoring system that fails and that they don't know how to fix the the defective components. They say they're not issuing a safety recall because there haven't been enough crashes or fatalities. When the transmission light goes on, the vehicle will slow down swiftly (ex 70mph to 20mph or full stop) and this impacts vehicle safety - putting safety and lives of thousands of Jeep drivers at risk, along with passenger and their families. All mfg and dealer try to do is collect diagnostic testing fee for vehicle defects they're aware of and have no fix for. Basically, they're willing to collect money and let people crash or die. I was last affected on May 31, 2014 and was left stranded on the I-10 in AZ at 115 degrees in the desert. I have to steer off highway to avoid trucks crashing into me. I suffered heat exhaustion and can't drive the vehicle anymore due to safety, stress, and anxiety. Jim click dealership and their mfg customer care mgr still try to collect money for diagnostic testing, but fully acknowledge that this is a known issue with no fix. I've demanded that they recall this vehicle, but they refuse. Jim click service mgr david sagers indicates that the mfg is "toying" with a senario where they lower the transmission fluid levels in these Jeep, but that they don't really think that will be a fix. He says other models are also affected. Please issue a safety recall and if there is no fix, please help get me into a new vehicle. Previously, I was stranded for another recall issue - the actuator flow control valve 36016 and the tech found code P2017 and a faulty intake manifold valve sensor. This Jeep is a death trap.
I purchased this 2014 Patriot four weeks ago with, I have not even made a first payment. Yesterday while driving in a parking lot my Jeep lost all power. I was shifted into drive and would hit the gas pedal and nothing would happen. There was absolutely no warning that is was going to stall, no indicator lights ever turned on. I placed the Jeep in park and turned off the ignition. Turned it back on, it was not immediate there was some lag on the start and was able to drive it again. I took it to my local dealership today to be inspected after a few hours they told me they could find nothing wrong and sent me on my way. I have investigated further and found that the 2011/2012 models have been investigated for this same problem in the past. This is a terrifying and dangerous occurrence that must be resolved. I am now fearful that this will reoccur in much more congested or high speed conditions.
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- Jacksonville, NC, USA