Jeep Patriot Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Delivery › Fuel pump
  2
• Storage › Tank assembly
  2
• Fuel injection system › Throttlebody/manifold
  2
• Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  1
• Storage › Fuel gauge system
  1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  4411%
• 25k–50k
  4711%
• 50k–75k
  9422%
• 75k–100k
  10024%
• 100k–150k
  10625%
• 150k+
  287%

What owners report

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several attempts were needed before the vehicle would start. The contact stated that while accelerating, the transmission was slipping. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. There was a warning light indicating that the vehicle needed to be serviced. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body had failed due to an air intake failure. The contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired; however, the failure recurred and became persistent. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Toggle body was replaced. My husband had the exact same thing replaced. Same model year, bought a couple of months apart. Suddenly lost acceleration ability. Could not keep driving, as there was no power to keep moving along. Malfunction light and both skid/traction lights came on. We both made it home, towed to dealership as a precaution. Didn't want to chance driving any longer.

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was shaking. The contact stated that the check engine and electronic throttle warning light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact drove safely to a local mechanic who diagnosed the failure as an electronic throttle failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,495.

While slowly accelerating from a stop, my 2016 Jeep Patriot engine stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. I lost power steering and & brakes and was luckily able to muscle the car over to the side of road out of traffic. I waited several minutes and restarted the engine which then operated normally afterward. This engine stalling has occurred repeatedly & more frequently (6+ times in last 10 days) while accelerating from a stop which is very dangerous in cross-traffiic intersections and on freeways. Additionally now, the engine rpm's intermittently surge notably up and down +/- 2,000 rpm while driving with steady un-changing pressure on gas pedal. I have seen no engine failure indicators. I have had this vehicle serviced at two different independent repair shops that couldn't re-create the problem & guessed it was the throttle body and then cleaned/serviced it. …

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated momentarily while starting the vehicle and while driving. The contact stated the failure had been recurring after refueling the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

This car keeps shutting off and having overheating issues on and off while driving. I have replaced all pistons, fuel injectors, relays, gaskets, thermostats, hoses, and the catalytic converter. I've seen that over 60,000 cases have been reported about this issue with this vehicle and these vehicles are still being sold used at used car dealers despite the issues being unrepairable. This is a real safety issue as the car stops running with no warning no matter where you are driving. You can see all the same reports on multiple sites online. Why hasn't jeep done anything about this issue? I know I bought mine used but I'm sure the used car dealer would have never had this vehicle on their lot if it was recalled as it should have been.

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.

Related recalls (2)

NHTSA investigations