2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4: steering wheel locks up

Filed Oct 7, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · OH

After fueling the jeep it stalls when the next idle or two occurs. For example, after fueling, the jeep is driven and stalls at the first stop light. Sometimes it occurs when trying to pull away from the gas station. It is very dangerous as the steering wheel locks up and you have to stop the vehicle and restart it in traffic. It only happens when fueling the tank to full. This is a safety issue as it could cause an accident pulling out into traffic from the gas station. It happens every time the tank is filled up.

Filed Feb 7, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · 79,703 miles · SC

After refueling the patriot I drove approximately 1/4 mile and the vehicle bucked, shuddered and shut off. The steering wheel locked in place and since there was no vacuum pressure the breaks we're not very effective. I was able to restart the vehicle after putting it in nuetral while on the entrance ramp to an interstate. This was the second time this had happened and until now I did not know they incidents were connected. The first time it occurred I had just refueled and was pulling up at a stop light and it turned off while I was stopping for the light.

Filed May 18, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · VA

Engine sputters and stalls after filling tank. This occurs a few minutes into driving immediately after the tank is filled. The car sputters and stalls, and the steering wheel locks up, while the car is in motion, which is extremely dangerous. This has happened three times now. This is a very common issue: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t29898_ds631498

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Fuel system, Steering · 102,300 miles · MD

After filling my 2008 patriot up with fuel the engine will cut off and the steering wheel locks up , today my 2008 jeep patriot stalled in heavy traffic. Lucky I was not hit. Something needs to be done this is very dangerous

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Fuel system · 103,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate in a jerking motion. The vehicle stalled and restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on a separate occasion where the spark plugs and wires were replaced. The failure persisted after the repair. The contact mentioned that the failure was contributed to the fuel system. The failure recurred only after refueling and when driving at various speeds. In addition, the steering wheel seized on a separate occasion. The engine was turned off and restarted and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. .....updated 02/10/16 *bf the consumer was informed the vehicle needed a new fuel tank in order to fix the issue, updated 02/16/16

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · IL

My jeep patriot stalls after getting gas. I saw online many others have reported same problem. It is a known defect of gas tank valve. Very dangerous as steering wheel locks when car stalls. Why has this not been recalled?

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · IL

The last two times I got gas my patriot stalled while driving. When it stalls the steering wheel locks. Very dangerous I see online that it is a known defect and many people are reporting this with older patriot vehicles. Please recall this before someone is killed