2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4: check engine light

Filed Jul 28, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 115 miles · OH

Over the past several months I am unable to put gas and it it shuts off the pump and usually it doesn't start afterwards but I will be driving down the highway at speed of 65 70 miles per hour the vehicle traction control light will come on the check engine light continues to flash standing in the engine locks up in the car stalls and dies and will not restart very dangerous and very scary

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 120,000 miles · OH

The car cuys in an out almost limeit going to shut off. Then the check engine light will come on an flash an ding . Shortly after while drivi g the esp comes on cuts out lime goi g to die then engine dies driving or parked

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · LA

Engine light came on,fuel tank would not allow a steady flow of gasoline from gasoline pump to gas tank, in other words the gas nozzle kept shutting off as thought the tank were full. The car gasoline tank would allow 2/10 of a gallon to go in then shut off. We had to / have to (same problem now occurring) repeatedly do the latter to fill our tank. The first time we paid out $400 with the repair shop replacing one of the two fuel pumps. We understand there is a fuel hose in the tank of this year patriot that had a recall and we were never told or notified.

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 98,000 miles · MD

Over the past year my jeep has been very sluggish, accelerates at higher RPM's than normal, "shifts" rough ( even though it is a CVT and doesn't have gears). For example, when I slow down to make a turn and then proceed to accelerate after the turn, my jeep hesitates to accelerate, the RPM's plummet and then reach to over 3000 RPM's before it slams/jerks into gear to return to around 2000 RPM's. Twice my jeep has shuttered and stalled while at red lights. Last week after backing out of my driveway, as soon as I put it in drive the electronic throttle control light started flashing and dinging at me. My jeep went into "limp mode" and I was not able to travel 8 feet from my driveway. I pulled to the side of the road and attempted to restart my jeep 3 times, and every time I had the same "limp mode"/electronic throttle control issue. The check engine light did not come on at all. The manual states that "if the light is flashing when the engine is running you may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and increased brake pedal effort, and your vehicle may require towing. Immediate service is required.". This does not sound safe. I had it taken to a certified auto mechanic who said it was a throttle body issue and that I would need to have it replaced. However, chrysler/jeep has 1,500-2,000 throttle bodies on back order and I was told it would take several months to even receive the part. I'm glad that my jeep did not stall or go into "limp mode" while traveling on the highway as this could cause a fatal accident. I consider myself lucky, even though I am now making car payments on a vehicle that will not run. This is also my only vehicle. There must be a major issue with the throttle body to have 1,500-2,000 on back order and should be looked into.

Filed Oct 12, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · OH

While driving cross country from ohio to nevada the engine abruptly, without any warning quit running. The engine light did not come on; the temperature gauge was normal; I was continually watching the dash to try to keep the rpms steady (while climbing grades) at approx. 3000 RPM max. For fuel economy. This occurred on I-80 in the middle of wyoming. Fortunately ( luckily) I was in the right hand lane so I was able to coast to the berm. While waiting 1.5 hour for a tow truck I occasionally tried to start the engine. It would turn over but not start. After a 30 minute drive on the tow truck to the nearest dealership, apparently the problem cooled and the engine did start. The next day while driving up a steep grade the vehicle lurched. I took it the dealership in reno nv. There is a service bulletin already in existence to update the software in this vehicle's computer and to include a new flash drive for the transmission solenoid. They would not guarantee that this would solve the problem. I have driven nearly 3000 miles since then without a problem. How could my local dealership ( brunswick ohio) not have alerted me to needing a software update? I had the jeep there 4 days before leaving on this trip for the "lifetime poweretrain warranty" inspection. Then, 300 miles after the software update in reno. The right rear wheel bearing failed. Why didn't that dealership check for wheel wobble while they performed their complimentary 22 point safety check? What's up with jeep? My 2000 cherokee with 170,000+ miles has not had any problems like this; only normal wear repairs.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 20,000 miles · ND

The check engine light came on & I took it to a private mechanic. After testing it he said the error was from too much voltage going to the o2 sensor heater. He recommended taking it to a dealership for repairs. He also notice the safety cover over the rear brake lines & fuel line had came loose and used wire ties to fasten it back in place.

Filed Aug 2, 2013 · Engine, Lights · 60,000 miles · PA

We bought the jeep used with about 50k miles on it. After a short time the check engine light came on for a valve to be replaced. Also, when we use the turn signal the dome lights come on. Of course even though we bought the warranty none of these problems are covered. I don't know how the lighting system failing could possible be wear or tear or misuse, but they say its not their fault and it's not covered. So in the 3 day period where we were waiting to have those problems fixed we had another problem. My wife and I were driving down the highway at about 50mph and the tire completely and instantly went flat almost causing us to wreck! With my 4 year old son in the back! We take the tire to a tire shop and they say it was the valve and it's a known problem with our vehicle for that year and explains everything about it. I call 2 other tire shops to verify what he said and they both automatically knew about the problem and said it happens all the time and I also need to have the others replaced costing over $350!!! We tell the jeep dealership about it and they say we hit a rock driving down the road and they know of no such problems. I google the problem of TPMS and sure enough tons of websites talking about everyone's ball joints going bad, and TPMS problems. Not only are they acting like it's not a known problem when it clearly is...they put me and my families' lives at risk by acting like nothing is wrong and not letting us know that the problem will likely continue happening to the other tires!!!! This is an outrage and something needs to be done!