2011 Jeep Patriot: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 13, 2021 · Engine · WI

The vehicle completely shut down in the middle of accelerating into a turn. Full loss of power and the engine was hesitant to restart for a few minutes.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep patriot. While driving various speeds, the transmission started to slip. On some occasions, there was a loss of power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle performed as intended. The mechanic was not able to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. West hills chrysler jeep dodge ram (900 w hills blvd, bremerton, wa 98312, (360) 616-3275) was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Fuel system · 2 miles · VA

My catalytic converter is failing and the sensors are coming on. It needs to be replaced ,I am losing power in my vehicle which is dangerous on the highway. I saw on the news that there is a recall for 2011 jeep patriot which I have but my VIN number shows its not on the list. How is this possible?

Filed Apr 21, 2019 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · KS

Driving along and lose of power in the transmission. Got it parked and now it wont go. Didnt have a loud noise or any warning. It just wouldnt go.

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Driver assistance · 113,800 miles · AL

While driving 65 MPH down the highway with my son in the car, the car shuddered, lost all power and the powering steering must have gone as I could only turn the wheel with extreme force enough to coast off the side of the road. Car then cranked but check engine light was on. Drove slowly home. Was taking the very next morning to have service done and it happened again. This is very dangerous as there is no way to notify the cars behind you that you have no power or control. This turned out to be the crank shaft position sensor which I have read is a common issue and the 2016 was recalled for this as a church friend told me about his. I'm wondering with the safety risk involved why only the 2016 has been recalled. My father is a mechanic and he said he has never had a vehicle with this issue.

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 117,000 miles · FL

Problem recurring on highway and city streets. At all speeds from idle to 75 MPH. The latest was on highway driving 75 MPH car dropped down to 30 MPH and then stalled causing me to lose power steering and braking and almost an accident. The problem is well known to the jeep manufacturer as stated by dealership. They said the throttle body/ software is the issue and occures in models from 2008 - current then verbally quoted me $650 for repair. I then researched online and found more than 2500 people with the issue and that's just people looking for help.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · AZ

I bought the patriot new and it was taken in for regular service and never gave any warning before experiencing critical problems while driving. On 2 occasions the patriot lost power while driving, leaving me in a very dangerous situation in busy traffic. The first time I was told the crankshaft sensor failed and had to be replaced. Yesterday I was driving in on a busy city street when the jeep no longer accelerated accompanied by a loud popping sound. Now I need a new transmission on a care with 91,000 miles. There have also been recurrent overheating problems the repair shop cannot explain. I no longer feel safe driving a jeep patriot.

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.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 102,000 miles · GA

We have been having a re-occurring issue where after filling the gas tank, the car will stall shortly after leaving the gas station. The latest incident happened on may 6, 2018 after filling the tank and letting the pump's auto-shutoff stop fueling. Leaving the gas station I pulled out into a high-speed 4 lane road and as I accelerated the engine shut down. As a result of the stall I immediately lost all power steering and power braking ability and was almost struck by cars behind me as we all expected me to be able to accelerate up to cruising speed. I was able to safely pull to the side of the road and re-start the engine. After this initial stall, the car ran normally. This has happened several times, with each engine stall occurring shortly after refueling. The immediate loss of power is a major safety issue and should be investigated immediately.

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · CA

Takata recall- I am having problems with my electronic throttle control flashing on while I'm driving. It happened intermittently for a few weeks, and now it won't go away. It causes me to lose the ability to shift my vehicle higher than 3rd gear, and I can't accelerate at an appropriate speed. This problem occurs when I start my vehicle more often than not, although it has happened a few times while I was driving. The first time it occurred, I was driving on the freeway, and it caused my vehicle to lose power for acceleration, putting my son and I in a potential situation for a high speed accident.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Transmission · 72,100 miles · CA

On a road trip the transmission overheating light came on. It was not hot outside and the engine temperate gauge did not indicate overheating. As soon as the transmission light came on the vehicle began to lose power and stall. It was very scary as we were on the highway with vehicles traveling 70 MPH or more. We could of been hit because the vehicle would not accelerate. I feel jeep/ chrysler should look into this since my passenger and I could have been seriously hurt. The vehicle only has 72,000 miles and this is already the second times it does this and also the actuators are in need of replacement. I am at the point of just considering a trade in and dodging all these issues with a vehicle that does not even have 75k on it. I can only imagine what it would do at 100,000 miles.

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Transmission · 43,448 miles · MD

This vehicle has had the transmission control module (TCM) replaced three times by a certified jeep dealer. The faulty TCM causes the jeep to barely start or to suddenly cause the jeep to lose power if driving and only go about 5 MPH in reverse or first gear. Also, the traction control, transmission temperature and check engine lights were on. The TCM has failed once when the vehicle was stationary and twice when moving. It takes at least a week for the dealer to order and install a replacement TCM, leaving me without my jeep and causing me to lose any confidence in my vehicle. I complained to both carmax, where I bought the jeep; and to chrysler jeep, which holds the drivetrain warranty. Both complaints were rebuffed as not being valid. I tried to upload my documentation but couldn't. I can send it to you via email or fax. The "when did this happen date was the 4th time I had TCM probelms