Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Jeep Patriot owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Vehicle at random engage in breaks. This was the problem from day one and is now. I think someone need to be hold accountable for this automatic crap. This is goings-on problem in last 3 vehicle I had. Rustay wearing / display random images on the dashboard. NO ABS or Traction Control. This is dangerous when driving, making car unstable on some occasion. Deler refuse to sell me vehicle! Please tell me how I can get legal exemption from all electronics I do not need and endanger my live. One more Federal law requires mechanical speed limit to be 85MPH. Where can I get car that is safe to drive at rinsible price?
I rented a 2014 Jeep Patriot from one of the rental car companies on feb 17 2015 and used it for about five days before the following incident happened. On feb 22 , I was driving the car on I-5 going south. I made an exit after driving for about 2 hours on the freeway to refuel which I did. It was bright sunny day the time was around noon. I moved away from the gas pump and wanted to park it behind the gas station. I found a space between two cars and as I was slowly moving towards the parking space the car accelerated at an incredible speed, broke into a fence of a private residence, then hit a play house (for children) and landed in the swimming pool. …
My 2014 Jeep Patriot over the last several months seems to be losing power while driving. For example when on the on ramp attempting to enter the interstate , it just feels like its almost running out of gas and RPM's will go up to 5-6 .I am almost afraid of being ran over when accelerating during any situation. Also my brakes from day one have always squeeked... I've taken it in to have it checked , they have cleaned and days later the same think. And the drums on rear are even worse, more of a grinding sound, but also I have been told they are fine. This noise is not normal . I have also had a few incidents where say sitting in traffic with my foot on the brake it will switch from manual to standard. It will be in drive then I will look and it will be in d 1. I have to manually push the shifter over to go back to normal drive.
Ever since buying my 2014 Jeep Patriot the brakes have been faulty. If I drive over a bumpy road and slowly press on my brakes to slow down it becomes very faulty and the pedal feels as if I am breaking through the ground. I have to quickly release, wait till I am on flat ground and press on the brakes again to have a better grip on braking. This also happened when I had to brake abruptly. The car overall is fine, it's just the brakes have been acting up since the beginning. And it doesn't matter if I'm on the freeway or in a residential area, I always need to be aware of this because it always happens. The Jeep has a manual transmission but I don't think that should matter because my roommate has the same exact car but an automatic and she has the same exact issue with her car as well. Car was in motion when this happens.
Ever since buying my 2014 Jeep Patriot the brakes have been faulty. If I drive over a bumpy road and slowly press on my brakes to slow down it becomes very faulty and the pedal feels as if I am breaking through the ground. I have to quickly release, wait till I am on flat ground and press on the brakes again to have a better grip on braking. This also happened when I had to brake abruptly. The car overall is fine, it's just the brakes have been acting up since the beginning. And it doesn't matter if I'm on the freeway or in a residential area, I always need to be aware of this because it always happens. The Jeep has a manual transmission but I don't think that should matter because my roommate has the same exact car but an automatic and she has the same exact issue with her car as well.
We are currently in our 4th stay at the dealership since May 2016 with the same problem. While driving, the electronic stability control and/or electronic throttle control indicator will ding and light up causing the wheels to lose power (it is like you are in neutral), the brakes to become hard (you can't depress them), and the steering becomes tight. The three previous times to the dealership (griffin Dodge tifton ga), we've been told that they replaced the stability control sensor, the intake manifold gasket, wiring harness to the transmission, and most recently the cpu (feb 2017).
There's a very loud squealing sound when backing up. It also happens when I release the emergency brake or even when I lift my foot off of the brake pedal. I took it in to the dealership to get it looked at and they could not find the problem. They heard the noise, inspected my brakes and everything but could not find the problem. Coincidentally, I was the second customer that day with the same exact problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact heard a grinding noise coming from the rear wheels and the rear rotors were extremely hot. The vehicle was taken to dick poe Chrysler/Jeep (6501 montana ave, el paso, tx 79925) on two occasions and they replaced the rear brake pads. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Brakes have been squeaking since June. Discussed it again with dealership & was told brakes are fine & it's "normal". This occurs when backing out of driveway which is not very steep & even braking at a stop sign at 20 MPH on a residential street. Even when braking on flat surfaces out of parking spots in reverse.
Brakes make a loud screeching sound and is difficult to stop sometimes. Problems get bad when raining. I returned car to dealership and was told dust was on brakes and the noise should stop this has not happened the noise is still occurring.
Brake complaints in other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Jeep Patriot, 4% of the model year's 548 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2014 Jeep Patriot brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2014 Jeep Patriot, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Patriot brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 11,000 miles, and 71% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.