2011 Jeep Patriot electrical problems

Filed Sep 7, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

I purchased my 2011 Jeep Patriot as a new vehicle on [XXX] in Fort Collins, Colorado. The vehicle has been appropriately maintained with the only one major repair (throttle body) to date. On [XXX], the ABS, traction control, and brake light on the dash board lit up upon cranking the vehicle and backing out of my driveway. I dropped the vehicle off the next morning for diagnostics at a local Meineke location. The vehicle eventually threw a C2220 code, which indicates the ABS module had an internal failure. Unfortunately for me, I’ve learned that Stellantis is no longer manufacturing the part. This has resulted in an increased cost to repair since new parts are hard to find and very expensive, third-party parts are also hard to find, and companies that could repair and refurbish the part were no longer doing so due to challenges in getting the right parts for refurbishment. (I called UpFix on 8/28/26 to confirm their inability to repair the part.) My particular case is not an isolated event. Apparently this is a known issue and one that has not triggered a recall or any legal action against Jeep and their parent companies for failure to address a known defect and manufacture/reengineer known failures in their vehicles. If I was to take my vehicle back without the repair, I would be endangering myself, my young child, and the public as a result since the ABS and several other safety features are disabled due to the internal failure. Unfortunately, the repair will be costly and by no means guarantees a long-term fix (was told maybe I’d get 1-2 years before the part fails again). I received two quotes - one is for a used parts and the other is the exact same but new. The cost difference is substantial and seems like straight price gouging as a result of Stellantis’ decision to NOT continue the manufacturing of parts to fix the problem on my vehicle and many other of their brands. I have also filed a complaint with the NCDOJ. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 27, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · MA · crash

No dash lights, in my way to work someone cut into my(crossed solid line) lane and my vehicle hit the rear end of the vehicle that cut into my lane. Going around 55 and wearing my seatbelt, slammed on the breaks, couldn't go around without flipping my car so we collided. The front end of my car was completely destroyed and the airbags did not deploy. I am this cars second owner after my father bought it new & if he knew it would almost kill his daughter in 12 years he never would have bought it. It had no accident history and had been told the recall was fixed when it very obviously was not. We had a rep from Chrysler come and pull the crash data, and he tried to tell me there was no reason for the airbags to go off. The entire front of my car was crushed, there is no possible way they should not have triggered for the severity of the accident I was in. I smashed my head so hard on the steering wheel that I blacked out, broke my eye socket and suffered a severe concussion. I have photos/accident reports and Chrysler has the data from my car. I also think my dad has a copy of this data. I'm so so lucky I didn't die, this is absolutely a defective airbag component and something absolutely needs to be done. It's so incredibly dangerous and at this point with all of the similar incidents it would be neglectful not to open an investigation as people have died as a result of this defect.

Filed Jul 29, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · WI

While driving in heavy traffic, there was a Red light and attempted to slow the vehicle. The engine started to jerk forward and the RPMs were increasing without my foot on the accelerator! My foot was on the brake! I was able to turn into a gas station to get to a safer place to park the vehicle. While attempting to park in a parking space the vehicle continued to accelerate by itself, again my foot was applied to the brake pedal. I was literally fighting to stop the vehicle and almost ran into the barrier where customers were walking. Once turning off the vehicle and restarting the engine, it was operating correctly while I’m reverse. I then shifted into drive, and the vehicle lunged forward and the engine accelerated by itself. It drove up to 45 miles per hour without my foot on the accelerator and foot resting on the brake pedal. A complete stop was a fight, as soon as there was any brake pedal release the engine lunged forward.

Filed Jan 29, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

I brought my Jeep Patriot 2011 for a recall. However, after taking the vehicle to the dealer for a recall check out, the jeep came up with a sound like TA, TA,TA... from the gloves compartment and went I stated the air conditioning or the heating when the weather become cooler.

Filed May 5, 2021 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · KY

The vehicle stops without warning - I have almost been hit several times when driving - the car just stops running this has happened on the highway and on neighborhood roads and at intersections - if you let it sit for awhile it sometimes will restart it has been sitting in my driveway for over a year (partly due to covid) but I am afraid to drive it - marshall dodge jeep in crittenden ky has identified the issue is with the totally integrated power modular (tipm) - I have contacted chrysler for recall as I know other makes have been recalled for this but they tell me that you have not issued a recall for my particular make model - prob due to it is a limit edition they only made a few of these for their anniversary my car has over 100,000 miles and I expect to make some repairs but this seems irresponsible on the part to chrysler and I would expect them to make good on it to some extent - I could have been seriously injured when my car stopped going 65 MPH on the highway - the first instance of this occurred in 2019 - it is random so it took a long time to diagnosis and then covid kept my car parked but I am afraid to drive it now

Filed Jan 18, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

I believe a few years back there was a recall on the airbag sensor going off. I had the sensor checked, and was told the recall was addressed and cleared. My sensor is now going off again. Is it possible to have it repaired again until the previous recall?

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Electrical · 117,556 miles · IL

Vehicle was randomly unable to start in stationary position in my instance. Auto shutdown box harness and fan contacts poorly protected from moisture and contacts become corroded. Relay panel appears to be located in the driver front fender between the wheel well and the headlight. Either preventing vehicle from starting or possibly causing vehicle to stall when in motion making vehicle difficult to steer or stop. Also causes multiple engine codes to become detected activating mil.

Filed Jan 16, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 10 miles · SC

My wife was driving the jeep and it turned off on her twice trying to get it back home. All electrical went out and engine stalled. After the second time it only goes 10 MPH and still stalls and powers off. It is very dangerous and I feel something should be done from the number of complaints on the web.

Filed Sep 1, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 55,000 miles · HI

Since I bought this in 2011 it has always idled rough and stalled randomly. Apparently there is no fix for this random stalling and it has almost caused me to get in several car accidents and one time to crash on the sidewalk and almost harm pedestrians. Unfortunately I think I will be forced to sell this vehicle.

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 44,000 miles · MA

I have been experiencing the car wanting to stall out. It is as if the gas is not getting to the engine. I begin to lose power and steering. I gun the gas, but it hestitates. This is hugely dangerous. I am the original owner and have serviced it regularly, and to this day only about 44k on it. This is scaring me. My mechanic just put dry gas in to perhaps alleviate any possible water in the tank after a recent fill-up. I have been reading of many others having the same problem. This is time for a recall, folks. Had I not been on back roads, I could be dead, as could others. I will not drive this on the highway and I need actions, as do many others who have complained. We have way too many jeeps with this problem. Step up, please.