2008 Jeep Patriot FWD engine problems

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · CO

My 2008 jeep patriot hesitates, sputters, and stalls a few minute after I fill it up. If I don't fill it all the way, it does not stall (and I never top-off when filling). I have started the practice of only filling 3/4 or pulling over in the gas station to let the car stall at idle before proceeding. When I first noticed the issue a few months ago, it stalled on me in traffic after leaving the fueling station. This was very dangerous. My mechanic at the dealer told me today he believes there is a bad liquid/vapor valve on the gas tank causing gas to enter an exhaust line leading to the carbon canister, and that a full gas tank replacement is needed to replace this bad valve. He also offered, that I could just continue to only fill the tank 3/4 and should be fine. At $2,000 to replaced the tank, I may need to consider having this work done by a non-chrysler shop? I found this discussion online today, and everyone is having the exact same problem as me (with some having detailed accounts of making claims with the federal safety agency). Please take five minutes to review. This seems like a huge safety issue, and I'm not the only one having it! Https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t29898_ds631498 I'm not sure what conditions are needed to justify a recall, but I'd encourage you all to get out in front of this one. The '07 and '08 patriots seem to be systemically having this issue and a recall may be needed to save lives (just imagine all these cars stalling in traffic)? I believe I have take great care of my jeep, but never anticipated this issue, and there is no indication from a check engine light that this problem is being monitored by the system. I think I also observed the steering wheel lock when this occurred, or at least became very difficult to operate. My jeep has a manual transmission.

Filed Apr 2, 2017 · Engine · AR

Takata recall battery light/ altinator

Filed Jul 31, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 68,000 miles · TX

Right after filling the gas tank my car sputtered and stalled while driving away from the gas station

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · NC

I am the original owner of this vehicle, and a condition of low idle stalling has become progressively worse over my 8 years of ownership. The vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition, and all regular maintenance has been completed and documented. In wet or damp conditions the vehicle regularly stalls, or the idle drops below a normal operating range causing the vehicle to shudder. More recently, in wet or damp conditions, when accelerating after a stop, the vehicle begins to move before experiencing near total loss of power momentarily before rpms surge and acceleration continues. This is hazardous when attempting to cross intersections, as the stalling and limp acceleration are random and cannot be predicted. Early on I had brought this issue to the dealership's attention during the warranty period but the issue could not be replicated. An independent garage also could not replicate the issue as it only occurs in wet or damp conditions. There are many documented instances of identical or similar issues with all model years of jeep patriots, though no remedy has been identified.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 110,000 miles · VA

This problem first happened a few years ago when I was driving on the interstate highway at 65 MPH. It was summertime and it was about 80 degrees. I had bought the vehicle used about 6 months earlier in the fall. As I was driving the engine began to make a "whining out" noise and suddenly began to lose power. A light came on the dash area and my speed suddenly dropped down to about 40 MPH and I was losing power to keep up with traffic. A tractor trailer that was traveling behind me had to slam on his brakes and almost lost control from trying to avoid running into the back of the car. I pulled off the interstate and called a tow truck. After waiting a couple of hours and letting the engine cool down, I started the car back up when the tow truck driver had arrived. He told me that this type of vehicle has a problem with the transmission overheating and causes the engine to lose power until it cools. I took the car to my local jeep dealership and paid $100.00 for a diagnostic test which did not reveal any other problem other than what I had experienced. The dealership told me that the light that came on in "normal" and is explained in the operating manual. They explained that it is "normal" for this to happen and there wasnt any defect or anyway to fix it. Since that time my car has done this continuously in hot weather when I am traveling on the highway. It has become dangerous for me to travel on the highway and risk breaking down on the side of the road or being collided with.

Filed Jan 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 38,500 miles · MD

The throttle control light came on while driving and the car's speed dropped to zero causing me to quickly pull off the road, it would not accelerate. The mechanic found that the throttle control module/throttle body has to be replaced. This part is currently on national backorder since there are over 700 other jeep owners with this same issue. This is a dangerous malfunction since your car just dies in the middle of traffic and you could easily be in a severe accident due to the malfunction. This seems to be happening to hundreds of other jeep owners, it seems like this should be a recall for a part malfunction.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 36,000 miles · PA

On any hot day in the summer or spring or winter, or a drive over 2 hours the engine transmission light comes on and the speed reduces to 40 or 35 MPH immediately from highway speeds the only remedy is to pull over on the highway, when there is no place to stop I am causing continuous damage to my vehicle, and every 10 to 20 miles it happens, unless I drive 50 MPH. It dangerous, and I would like a recall so that I can safely drive my car.

Filed Mar 27, 2013 · Engine · 35,000 miles · OH

Whenever I use my heater it leaks a lot of water all over the drivers feet and passengers feet. Also, it leaks so much that you can actually hear the water swishing from side to side behind the dash when you take a turn. This water is very hot and gives you a shocking sensation when it drips on you. The very first time I felt it drip onto me it soaked my shoe and then I eventually felt it through my shoe, while I was driving. I immediately pulled my vehicle over and jumped out of the car and removed my shoe and sock because the water was so hot that it gave me the sensation of something biting me. I thought it was fire ants inside my shoe. This is a dangerous issue. Luckily, I was in a low speed limit neighborhood to where I was able to pull over right away without causing disruption.

Filed Mar 3, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 60,216 miles · MD

After fueling up, my jeep sputters and loses power to the point is almost stalls. Last night after a fuel up it stalled several times. This is terribly problematic at highway speeds. Something needs to be done about this. I have had my scheduled maintenance done, services the fuel intake, filters, pumps and throttle body. Had a tune up done and the engine is still doing this. It is a safety issue and I do not want to drive this car any longer. I fear for my safety! Please advise.

Filed Dec 2, 2012 · Engine, Suspension · 88,500 miles · NM

I bought my jeep in sept of 2010, took it for an oil change in dec,2010. Was told I needed to replace the left lower control arm, I was told the patriots were having alot of issues with that part coming out loose straight out of the factory. It makes a loud noise when I drive it. I've had multiple problems including the A/C ,check engine light is on for manifold problem ,transmission problems all within the two years that I've owned it.