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The contact owned a 2015 Jeep Patriot. While the vehicle was idling on the freeway in traffic, the contact heard an abnormal noise and observed coming from the vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it rolled down the road. The vehicle then caught on fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated. It was unknown if a police report was filed or if there were, any injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The dealer (elk grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep, 8575 laguna grove dr, elk grove, ca 95757 916) 405-2600 was contacted and did not assist. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that a complaint would be filed with Chrysler. The failure mileage was 18,060. The VIN was unavailable. See also 11054782
I want ro know why the crank sensor isnt a recall. Mine went out this morning and luckily I was in my neighborhood and not on the hwy. It's dangerous and my car just cut off on me. I read this morning and there is quite of few people that had the same issue. There could be parents out there with a car full of kids and it could be extremely hot or cold outside. There should be a recall on this item for safety.
While driving down the highway engine just shut off, no warning or lights. Brought into dealer they replaced the PCM module. The following day it did the same thing, brought back to dealer no lights on dash or codes showing up. It happened anytime of dat no matter where I'm at. It almost loses power going up hills but doesn't stall completely until about a mile down road. They can't seem to find the issue. They told me to drive it until it happened again. This is a major safety issue because when it shuts off I loose power steering. I have children I Transport everyday. I wish they can find the issue I see im not the only one with this issue.
On October 3, 2017, while driving stop and go on interstate 5, the engine just stopped and the engine light went on. The water temperature was normal, so I thought it was not an engine problem. This could have been catastrophic, as stopping without warning on an interstate can be a problem. Was able to pull off the road and restart the engine.
When in motion - vehicle looses all power on city street -- we brake and stop --- then are able to start it again -- this has happened a few times -- very concerned
- Raleigh, NC, USA
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Perform poorly sluggish, ,takes off slow after stopping, slow changing gears, have only 28000 miles and front end wheels seem to have problem, when backing up turning wheels there seems to be something rubbing or srubbing.I purchase this Jeep in 2015 brand new, and have notice few problems with it.
While in motion on a major highway the car has unexpectedly lost power. This has not been a one time issue. This has happened while turning, while driving on a city street, driving up a hill, and all other instances where your car is in motion. I am terrified to be in the car, but this our only means of transportation. The dealership that services us has told us that many other 2015 Jeep Patriots are having this same issue and Chrysler refuses to fix the problem. He said that it could be the throttle body or possibly something else- the diagnostic test showed elusive results. The man who looked at the Jeep said that he contacted Chrysler hoping that they would "goodwill" the needed repairs, as we just passed the warranty by 1000 miles. Chrysler refused despite this man's persistency to assist us. But our Jeep nightmare does not end there. Before 15,000 miles, a brand new transmission had to be put in. Now at 37,000 miles the car is presenting transmission issues and throttle body issues. We were advised not to drive the car as it has proven itself to be unsafe, and as I mentioned previously this is our only way of transportation. So now we are staring at our parked car that sometimes does not even start, while making payments on said vehicle, which has been deemed too unsafe to drive, paying additional money to be driven around to work and school, and dealing with substandard customer service. What a joy!
The engine on my 2015 Jeep Patriot dies while I'm driving. This has happened frequently. It typically will happen once the car is warmed up. It will happen most often when I begin to accelerate to merge onto a highway to get to traffic speeds. In this case, the engine will quit and the car will immediately slow. If there is a car behind me, there is no indication to that car that I am immediately slowing. Very dangerous! this also happens while I'm travelling at highway speed and the engine just quits and then restarts on its own. I have also experienced this when I slow to stop at a stop sign or stop light. The engine will simply die and must be re-started.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Occasionally, the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. The vehicle had to be jumpstarted. The contact stated that the failure occurred five additional times. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to auto zone and was informed that the crank shaft failed and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. While making a left turn, the vehicle completely lost power. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
My car is 2 years old and my brake pads have been replaced three times in addition to new getting new rotors. Problems started occurring when I only had my car for 6 months and whenever I brake, it sounds like metal grinding on metal. Neither my dealership nor Jeep themselves have a reasonable explanation for this problem. It is completely unacceptable for a brand new car. In addition, my car has also had problems starting. Within the last two weeks, I have had two instances of trying to turn my car on and the battery came on, but the car did not make any attempt to turn-over. It took multiple attempts to actually get it started. Before now, my car has had a few instances where it takes a while for it to turn over, which it eventually did come on, but it was struggling and I could tell it was very weak.
Second time vehicle shut off while driving. First time 5/8/17. Dealer reprogrammed PCM, tcm, ccn, and wcm. 77 miles later shut off while driving. Both times three year old in vehicle. No prior warning. No warning lights, noise ect. Very unsafe condition. Back to dealer tomorrow. Lucky going at slow speed on secondary roads at both times.
Driving on the highway at 55 mph the Jeep stalled. I almost got rearended. After a few minutes it did start again. Again it happened on a city street at 35 mph. The Jeep stalled. It would not start again. I had to get it towed to the dealership.
The engine shut off twice without warning while we were on the freeway. The second time the engine stalled was 4 days after we picked the car up from hunter Jeep service dept, who told us the issue was repaired and everything was fine now.
While the vehicle was in motion, the car hesitated, lost speed, and then cut off (lost compression) while driving on the freeway. The engine indicator light never came on (beforehand) to alert that there was an engine problem. The passenger front tire loses air (constantly) and I've had to put air in the tire (since purchase date 3/13/15) every other week and the dealership keeps insisting there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
2015 Jeep Patriot high altitude; complete power loss while driving @ 45 mph. Vehicle shut down and lost all power while in motion. While driving straight down a local road, my vehicle shut off & lost all power. The radio went off, my dashboard warning lights illuminated, all gauges went down as if the vehicle was in park & not in use. This vehicle is a danger on the roads. Dealership has said vehicle, but will not reveal if vehicle is infact defective. I purchased this vehicle in June 2015, brand new. This vehicle has been to the dealership for repair nearly 10 seperate times. This vehicle is unsafe & shut off on me while moving. There are many reports of " engine failure " for the 2015 Jeep Patriot. My vehicle is one of many that is unsafe, and shut off while in motion. Extremely dangerous. Fca llc, should have all 2015 Patriot Jeep recalled. They are building dangerous & potentially life threatening vehicles. Fca must be held accountable for a recall. Dealership has possession of my vehicle & it will not be driven by myself until they can duplicate the engine failure.
The second to the last day of hunting season my husband. And I went up above our house, about 15 miles, we were in light snow, and I could not get the throttle to engage caused us to slide back a little again tried to use throttle to go, my husband saw a wisp of smoke on passenger side, I immediately turned the engine off, my husband looks under where the smoke came from and the rack N pinion boot where on fire, I popped the hood, flames were to hot for him to open the hood. I walked down the road to safety, as my husband got out what he could of our belongings out and into the snow bank. And in that few minutes the flames were inside the cab and windows were exploding, next the tires and the paint etc.....the spare tire also blew from the back of the car. My husband left before the gas tank blew if it did we don't know. We had to walk 15 miles soaking wet. We are both disabled with neck and back injuries. This Jeep is our only vehicle. I would like to request an investigation. What worries us is that had someone been confined by wheel chair or children in a car seat this would have been a deadly accident.
Air bag cover rattles over 45 mph has been doing this since mileage of about 1000 check engine light comes on with code P0128 faulty thermostat 2 times in the last month pulls to left over 60 mph has been doing this since June has been back to dealership
Purchased 05/15/2015, with 1500 lost acceleration and whining after stop and go, at 2391 lost acceleration and whining after going through toll booth. Telephoned dealer, contacted national, attempted to get in mo, service ctr said no technicians available. Scheduled in nc dealer, sat all day and was told no technicians, changed oil 3509 miles and assured safe. Since delivery constant clunk in rear when changing gears. At 5,000 miles, again, lost acceleration/whining going through toll booth. Took to dealer 6990 miles, kept for 2 days, could not duplicate. Continues with flutter noise though foot pedal line, clunk when changing from park to reverse to drive(clunk). Continue with service, no able to duplicate.
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- Sacramento, CA, USA