Jeep Patriot 4x4 check engine light comes on

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 134,962 miles · NY

"takata recall" ever since I purchased this vehicle it has been slow to accelerate. The transmission slips every now and then if I accelerate to quickly after the car was in park. When at highway speed, sometimes the car needs to be shut off in other for it to shift in gear properly again. The check engine light stays on for TCM control no matter what I do. There has to be something defective in connection with the power train.

Filed Aug 7, 2018 · Fuel system · 166,000 miles · IL

After getting gas I starting driving towards the exit of the gas station. I only made it a few inches when my car started bucking and shaking really bad. My steering wheel locked so I couldn't turn my car out of the way from other drivers. I was also in drive and my car was just not moving. I decided to put it in park and let it sit there for a moment before I try to turn it on again. After about a minute I turn it on and move my car off to the side to get out of everyone's way. Once again the steering wheel locked and my car didn't want to stay on. Many minutes later after shutting it off and turning it back on I was able to drive a little ways down the road before once again my car started bucking really bad and shaking like it was going to shut off on a busy road. I decided to pull into a neighborhood where my steering wheel locked again and every light on my car came on (check engine, oil, tire, etc...). My air was coming out hot and my car smelled really bad. I decided to let my car sit there for awhile and finally after 20 minutes I was able to drive with no problems. I read up on this situation and it seems like a lot of people are having this problem with jeep patriots. I can't fill my tank up all the way because I experience these problems.

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 119,000 miles · MA

After filling up the fuel tank the engine will stall while driving. Lose acceleration, power steering and power brakes. Have to pull over and turn off the car and turn it back on. Engine light comes on dashboard. Major safety issue, loose control of the vehicle in traffic.

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 116,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 (na) jeep patriot 4x4. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the steering failed. The vehicle lost power while driving approximately 60 MPH. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000.

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 Sep 6, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · DC

For the past several years, my jeep patriot cuts off every time I get gas. I've taken it to the dealership several times. They have replaced my fuel pump and auxiliary (I believe thats what its called) and I still have the same problem. Ive also had my throttle bottled cleaned twice. Occasionally, the engine light comes on with code p0442 but goes off after a day or two.it's becoming super frustrated and clearly dangerous to continue to drive this car with no solution.

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.