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).
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the fuel tank failed to accept fuel when refueling. The contact mentioned that the fuel pump clicked off when attempting to refuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the turn-over valve failed however the year vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V142000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
As my wife was heading to a doctor's appointment the electronic throttle body failed while she was on a busy highway during rush hour. The car had 51,524 miles on it. This is the second time that this part has failed. The first time was a little less than 40,000 miles. When this fails the vehicle loses power and becomes a rear-end collision hazard. I also own a 2016 Jeep Patriot and its throttle body failed at a little less than 40,000 miles.
Lightning bolt symbol, check engine light and traction control lights came on and vehicle went into limp mode while taking my 3 yr old to pre school. Scans say vacuum leak/throttle body. This is a recurrent problem with these cars and has had recalls on certain ones. Almost didnt make it where i was going. . . Needs to be addresses on this model too. My car only has 76,721 miles.
I believe the roll over safety valve inside the gas tank is faulty, and have noticed many others having the same issue in forums. The vehicle will not accept fuel, and acts as if it is full. Sometimes if you hit the bottom of the fuel tank with a rubber mallet, the valve will unstick and accept fuel again for a short while.
Driving normal then suddenly power loss, jeep went into acceleration then loss of power, the ETC , traction control, and check engine lights came on, got a uo4o1 code, I was on the interstate with my son in the car. We were lucky to exit before horrible consequences. The electronic throttle control was bad.
Driving normal when i lost control of the throttle jeep went into limp mode, the ETC , traction control, and check engine lights came on, got a uo4o1 code, if i was on the interstate could have been bad when it went into limp mode, the electronic throttle control was bad
When driving my 2014 Jeep patrioit sport it suddenly kinda jerks and wants to stall like its choking. Or not getting gas. This happens on regular roads, and highways. Especially after turning even slightly. Everything I have read says there have been recalls pertaining to this. But when I look up my VIN. It says my car has no open recalls. Could it be that it was recalled and fixed incorrectly? Or have u just not recalled my Jeep yet? It's pretty scary and all the mechanics who look at it, say they can't don't know what it is because nothing pops up when they hook it to diagnostic machine. It is a regular occurrence. I love my car. But lately I feel nervous driving it. For fear it will completely lose power while on busy highway. So I avoid them at all cost. Will try to invest more money to try to find the problem after tax time, but this is an issue I have never experienced befor. …
I purchased this vehicle with 34, 000 miles dec 2015. It ran well until 3000 mi into driving it, some days it would not start. It would take me multiple attempts of turning the ignition......no cranking .....just nothing. So I took it to the dealer I purchased it from and they said it started fine, no problems. Well it continued to occur without any notice and I returned to the dealer 5000 mi. Later and they said for an xtra $40.00 they could perform a diagnostic test! I explained I felt they should do that at their expense since I only bought the car in dec. They declined and said if I were change my mind they would run a test.....6 months later the car sometimes starts and now its loosing power on hills and highway.....poor pickup....im fedup and ready to sell this vehicle and I have extended warranty on this car that im paying for and cant even depend on it.
During a road trip, I went to gas up my Jeep and the pump would not allow me to put gas in the car. I was 5 months pregnant stranded with no gas. I later when to several other gas stations same issue. I took it to a shop and they told me that I needed to replace the curler neck which was $180, when they installed it, the issue was not resolved. I took it to another shop and they could not fix the issue as well. I finally took it to a dealership and they mentioned it could be the fuel tank which was $1200 or the EVAP system which is $900 but they weren't entirely sure what the issue was either. I am currently using a gas can but the problem is getting worse because now it will only allow me to put small amount of gas even when the tank is empty.
Daughter called in panic, Jeep was unable to accept fuel while pumping. I advised her to try another pump, still same problem. Took about 15 minutes to get 5 gallons of fuel in Jeep for her to make it home. Took Jeep to dealership and stated that a shut off valve in tank had malfunctioned and gas tank needed to be replaced ($1500 parts and labor) and dealership said this was a common problem...wait what, a common problem, why is there not a recall on something like this? Less than 50K miles and needs a new tank... Dealership said not a safety issue??? Being stuck on i95 at night not being able to get gas is a big safety issue.
Fuel System complaints in other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2014 Jeep Patriot, 8% of the model year's 548 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2014 Jeep Patriot fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system 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 fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
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.