2016 Jeep Patriot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 459 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Patriot. The most-reported areas: Engine (224), Electrical System (99), Unknown Or Other (75).
Key takeaways
- 459 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 224 | 49% |
| Electrical System | 99 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 75 | 16% |
| Power Train | 74 | 16% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 41 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 33 | 7% |
| Steering | 25 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 5% |
| Seats | 20 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2016 Jeep Patriot
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-23
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle experienced frequent power steering failures, requiring that the power steering fluid reservoir be topped off. The steering wheel was constantly firm, the system overheated, and the power steering fluid quickly drained from the res...
Vehicle Speed Control,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-19
One month ago while driving on Business US10, the vehicle had the sensation like the engine had stopped no acceleration, lightning bolts and engine light came on with a sound of a ding ding, ding. Pulled over to the entrance of a Shell station. Shut the vehicle off. restarted within 5 minutes and drove 1 mile to the de...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-08-13
My 2016 Jeep Patriot is cutting off while I’m driving on the highway at 65 mph. The lights on the dashboard are on and for no apparent reason. Now my radio system is cutting on and off sporadically.Rendering my satellite radio and hands free use of my phone useless. I’ve been told that my car has no recalls. Although t...
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More for the 2016 Jeep Patriot
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.