2012 Jeep Patriot electrical problems

Filed Dec 20, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · OH

Car dies as I’m driving wiring issue

Filed Jul 5, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the lights inside the vehicle were flickering and the vehicle shuddered. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and then stalled. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact smelled an abnormal odor, and the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. Additionally, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the exhaust was clogged. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact became aware of a coolant leak. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal sound and shuddered. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · 116,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled again. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle was undrivable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep patriot. The contact stated that the fuel tank valve would close while the vehicle was being refueled. Beaver county dodge chrysler jeep ram (2761 constitution blvd, beaver falls, pa 15010) was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the fuel tank rollover valve was defective and needed a fuel tank replacement. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that there was a recall related to the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v142000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure mileage was 199073 also another time tl* my 2012 jeep patriot while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled the throttle control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact related the failure toagency campaign number: 13v120000 . Car stalls at every stop. While driving high way speeds for a few minutes it drops down in speed causing you close call accidents because it is very sudden. If I drive the jeep and come to a complete stop regardless if at stop sign red light or behind traffic the car will turn off having me to turn the key in off position and put it in park to start it again. If I am on the highway driving I can be going 45 MPH and all of sudden the jeep starts declining in its acceleration and will not go above 10mph. Also when initially starting up if I have to back up it turns off while in the middle of backing up. This issue is been known to happen to a few people who I know that own the same exact jeep or the 2012 model. Also have had it checked out and only thing that pops up is a code for the gas cap which I have replaced and still pops the code for it

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 146,000 miles · NY

When I turn my blinkers on left or right blinker, the windshield wipers come on. Not every time, but at least once a day.catalytic converter emissions will not pas inspections. This car is not that old and have read many people complaining about the catalytic converter not passing inspection because of emissions. My car will not pass inspection and was told they were recalling jeep patriots.

Filed Nov 27, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 81,000 miles · MI

Driving down the street car stalling as ESC warning and traction light came on. I could not drive and had my car towed to dealership.

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Electrical · FL

The tipm failed and ruined the AC compressor. Leaving my with a lot of expensive electrical issues and the engine still stalls no matter what I fix.*dt engine stalls while accerlating between 20-40mph. Consumer stated vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. Spark plugs and 2 new AC compressors replacfed after tipm blew. Consumer stated vehicle still has problems.*jb*dt

Filed Jul 5, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · FL

When in idle at a traffic light, the jeep engine shut off randomly with a beeping alarm and red flashing bolt on the dash, required me to turn the key to the off position and restart the car, this has also happened once while vehicle was in motion. Battery is new and both the battery and alternator tested good. When accelerating, braking, or steering, the cabin lights, headlights and dash/radio dim or brighten often slight flickering and some times the interior roof cab lights randomly turn on while driving even when no door is ajar and dimmer switch is turned down or completely off. Appears there is some sort of electrical short or power draw issue. The rear drum breaks continuously squeal, leak and leave rust residue corroding the rims even though I've had them maintained and changed by certified goodyear mechanics

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 64,500 miles · CA

Car wouldn't start one month ago. It wouldn't even turn after 3 attempts. After 10 minutes it started right up and had been normal. Today, 9/15/19, my car started up fine but 2 minutes into driving at 20mph my car lost all power. I was driving through my work parking lot driving in a forward motion. Several lights lit up in my dashboard prior to losing power. I was fortunate enough to not be on the freeway. I put my car in brake and restarted it. It started right up, but now has check engine light displayed. My battery is a few months old. I've tested it and it's charged. I'm afraid to drive my car and consider it not in a drivable state. If my car were to die on the freeway that would be a very dangerous situation. Car defect that caused this is unknown. .

Filed Jun 29, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 108,000 miles · FL

I recently learned of the recalls for my vehicle after I had bought it. I am having a similar issue as described for the recalled fuel system issues. I don't know if it was ever fixed in my vehicle or even if the vehicle was checked for it.