2012 Jeep Patriot: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Mar 2, 2023 · Fuel system · MD

When filling the tank with gas and then driving the vehicle, the vehicle either stalls, bucks really bad, or hesitates when accelerating. There is a heavy smell of gas. This unsafe condition has been traced to a faulty fuel tank valve that requires the entire fuel tank to be replaced ($1,000- $1,800). Others have experienced fuel being spewed out suddenly when refueling very slowly due to this same faulty valve. Any fuel system issue puts the vehicle at risk of fire, which is risks my life and my family's life.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Transmission · 10 miles · CA

Car makes a whining noise once it's been driving for a little bit. It is in sync when you accelerate (whines up when pushing gas, whines down when you let go). It hesitates to accelerate which is extremely dangerous on the freeway. On multiple occasions I've been driving down the road and the transmission light comes on, the whining noise continues and the car will just slow down and eventually stop. I've had to cross multiple lanes on the freeway to try and get over to the shoulder so I didn't break down and get hit right away. When starting the car starts extremely rough and is very shaky. Dealerships have told me the only way to fix it is to replace the transmission which will cost over $4,000. There are plenty of websites that people are complaining of the exact same issue. It is a common issue across the board with patriots. These need to be recalled, people are spending thousands getting their transmissions replaced because they are breaking down on the highway and causing accidents and injuries.

Filed Jul 1, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 79,888 miles · MO

I was stopped at a stoplight turning right the light turned green I went to go and my jeep patriot started hesitating in the middle of the intersection and it took a few minutes to get up to speed I have had the problem multiple times but the dealership couldn't recreate the problem so they couldn't tell me a salutation brought it in 3 times now when I go to speed up to flow of traffic coming off the on ramp my transmission makes a howling noise and it is slow to get up to speed

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Fuel system, Lights · 57,000 miles · NJ · crash

Vehicle frequently hesitates and/or occasionally stalls at both low & high speeds. Most often occurs on inclines. Took in for repair more than twice and still occurs. The technician witnessed it but could not produce a vehicle analysis conformation an accident occurred last christmas eve when vehicle stalled after accelerating from an idle at a stop light. The vehicle halted in traffic and was hit from behind. Also, stalled on the up-slope of a high bridge traffic on the gs parkway (nj) at hwy speeds. After numerous failed start attempts it finally restarted a couple of hours later. The car has also decelerated or hesitated on several occasions while driving at different speeds without an incline. Also, vehicle makes grinding noice when turning during acceleration; mostly on right. Multiple lights (headlights, brake, signal and parking lights) have been a problem.

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 8,400 miles · TX

Car isn't getting any fuel. While trying to accelerate it sounded like I was going to flood it out. It would only go 5-10mph. Very bad hesitation and shaking and engine light came on.

Filed Dec 18, 2011 · Body, Lights · 1,300 miles · MD

I called koon jeep sales rep, to inform him of the leak through the dome light, wanted know if I were in an accident! My jeep corporate case #[xxx], I informed my jeep customer care that I want out of the vehicle, he said I didn't meet the requirement, refered me to bbb and attorney state general. The suggested process through attorney state general is to write a certified letter with signature required. I called corporate asking for mailing address, it could not be provided due to the department handling my case was close and to call back mon. 19th dec. 2011 I took it in for service, the drain plug was pinched! Asked if the hood of car replaced, electrical wiring inspected and electronics, ok? Dealer customer care rep,[xxx], said yes, the GPS is garbled speech and the vehicle hesitates while pulling off and periodically while driving at this point I'm searching for legal counsel! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).