2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4: jerking or lurching

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · MN

Engine stalls after fueling tank. During acceleration out of gas station, car jerks as it seems the air/fuel ratio is messed up. Car stalls when sitting at light or within a couple miles from the station at idle speed. I've resorted to shifting neutral and revving engine higher to counteract the stall. One instance was knocking/attempting to stall shortly after pulling from gas station, then operated fine on highway, but when exiting the jeep stalled and lost all power to the system (power steering and brake booster). Waited a minute at light, then restarted and ran fine. Dealer informed me that there likely is a problem with the valve to the vapor canister and it sounds like there is liquid fuel getting in. He had a prompt answer for me, so it seems as if he's answered the question before with other owners.

Filed Mar 6, 2018 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · MI

After refueling my patriot, the car will sputter, lurch, and occasionally stall. The symptoms only occur after refueling within the first few miles and then becomes a nonissue until I refuel again. I hadn't had any issue over the past couple refuelings and this evening (3/6/2018) the problem resurfaced as I entered traffic and my car stalled and steering lost. I ended up straddling the center turn lane with a portion of the car hanging in the left lane of both traffic directions. I was able to finally get it restarted and repositioned so it no longer was an obstacle. After entering traffic again, it stalled one more time within a mile and then operated without incident. This issue has occurred on and off over 8 months but had not previously resulted in hazardous road conditions for myself and others. In reviewing forums for chrysler/jeep owners, this appears to be a known issue with fca vehicles.

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 Oct 11, 2014 · Fuel system · 32,800 miles · IN

Vehicle stalls after refueling. Fill until click, no topping off. Leave the gas station and get on the road, the vehicle will hesitate and jerk forward, then stall. Restarts right away. Almost had an accident twice, rear end, and t-bone. I tried several experiments. Filling to 3/4 does not cause the issue. Tried gas in different locations, with the same results. After several month of 3/4 refuel, I tried a full refuel again. There is excessive gurgling after a full refuel coming from the tank. Stalled 4 times on my 2 mile drive home. Very dangerous due to traffic intersections. Also stalls at traffic light after full refuel.

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.