2014 Jeep Patriot: sudden loss of power

Filed Jan 8, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Driving normal then suddenly power loss, jeep went into acceleration then loss of power, the ETC , traction control, and check engine lights came on, got a uo4o1 code, I was on the interstate with my son in the car. We were lucky to exit before horrible consequences. The electronic throttle control was bad.

Filed Oct 31, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 31,000 miles · IL

Sitting at a red light, vehicle engine light came on followed by the throttle warning light. Vehicle lost power and engine felt like it would stall. Vehicle would only drive at very low speed to get to safety. After restarting, engine light remained on, vehicle was drivable but soon failed again within a few miles and the throttle warning light came on again. Stability control light may come on as well. Was too concerned with getting to safety to know for sure.

Filed May 24, 2020 · Acceleration · 131,000 miles · CA

2014 jeep patriot, was driving streets going 45 MPH no issues as soon as I go onto highway and began accelerating the car just lost all power and I was able to cruise it onto side of the highway, check engine light came on. Turned car off restated and tried again to see if it would happen again and as soon as I began accelerating it stalled out. I had some jerking when going uphill in march took it to dealership where they determined spark plugs were the issue, they were replaced and no issues until now. Will be dropping off car to mechanic to see what the cause of it stalling out may be.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NY

When driving my 2014 jeep patrioit sport it suddenly kinda jerks and wants to stall like its choking. Or not getting gas. This happens on regular roads, and highways. Especially after turning even slightly. Everything I have read says there have been recalls pertaining to this. But when I look up my VIN. It says my car has no open recalls. Could it be that it was recalled and fixed incorrectly? Or have u just not recalled my jeep yet? It's pretty scary and all the mechanics who look at it, say they can't don't know what it is because nothing pops up when they hook it to diagnostic machine. It is a regular occurrence. I love my car. But lately I feel nervous driving it. For fear it will completely lose power while on busy highway. So I avoid them at all cost. Will try to invest more money to try to find the problem after tax time, but this is an issue I have never experienced befor. I wrote a date this happened in the date field because it was required. But it happens almost every time I drive. At any speed.

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Engine · 84,550 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep patriot. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control, malfunction, and electronic stability control indicators illuminated while driving. The engine was still running, but the vehicle lost power and would only accelerate to 20 MPH. The vehicle was coasted to the contact's home. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no active recalls on the vehicle. The contact was informed to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 84,550.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 92,000 miles · OH

Wow, just wow!! All the complaints on the 2014 jeep patriot. Mine is at the jeep dealership getting a new throttle body kit. (600$$)....I am not sure if I ever want to drive it again after what happened to me. Lost power and all the lights came on in s curves on a rural road...had to creep at 10 miles and hour hoping to get off the road. No recalls are crazy considering all the complaints.

Filed Jul 28, 2019 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · NY

Every summer since I bought the car the CVT transmission overheats when driving at speeds ove 60mph on the highway. Several times my vehicle has lost power and im forced to the roadside to wait until it cools down. It happened to me in chicago once where there is no shoulder to the thruway and I thought I was going to be killed. Ive had it to the dealership at least 6 times for this problem and have had no resolve. The car has currently been at the dealership for over a month now and ive also been dealing with jeep customer car and all they keep telling me is that they cant do anything about it. Im lost at this point. I think this may fall under the lemon law but jeep will not work on anything with me. Please help

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 87,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep patriot. While driving various speeds, the vehicle abruptly decelerated to 10 MPH and experienced an immediate loss of power. After the deceleration occurred, the check engine, traction, and electronic throttle control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to lindsay chrysler dodge jeep ram (8100 centreville rd, manassas, va 20111, (888) 241-6888) where it was diagnosed that the throttle needed replacement. The contact stated that this same part had previously been replaced. The dealer informed the contact that they would notify the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · 3 miles · NE

5 / 6 months back cold day --2 f temp electronic throttle control light came for 2 min and then never came back till this week monday 3 & tuesday 4, 2019 . While I was driving at 55 miles on highway 6 from home to office . Certainly engine lost power I was worried can hit other vehicles on the road . I my jeep on 1/3/2015 have only 20217 miles . Then yesterday I took my baxter jeep dealer 17950 burt street omaha ne 68118 .. They did cover my repair and parts replacement cost under jeep warranty . They charge my $ 716. 63 baxter replaced cpc 68420395ab t/body -kit & 4884551aa gasket -throttle body $631.31 plus tax total $ 716.63 they charged from me. I feel jeep should be checked for recall and my expenses please be given back to me as soon as possible. As this was not my mistake . Its jeep company should make assure this jeep not have this defective again in any other vehicles on the road. Every must be safe while driving on the road . I can not take that rick for my life and life other driver while driving . Please recall all jeep as of my model . And check these defect free under recall system.

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NY

While driving my 2014 jeep patriot, the car started losing power while accelerating uphill, it also veered off the road, like it was steering itself. The check engine light and a red lightning bolt appeared on the dashboard. Thankfully I wasn't far from my mechanic and I was able to drive it to my mechanic where it was diagnosed as needing a throttle body. This could be an extremely dangerous situation.

Filed Apr 1, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 79,000 miles · AL

Same complain as everyone else. My jeep patriot 2014 suddenly lost power and started jerking while driving not allowing me to accelerate. Three lights came on the throttle control warning light, engine and traction control light. Replaced throttle body my self and I want my dang recall or a lawsuit filed because this could cause a major accident and lifes are involved.

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Fuel system · 600,000 miles · MA

The throttle body needs replacing after suddenly losing power to the vehicle. The red light comes on along with the check engine. Simple research shows this is a well known problem, yet jeep wants over $800 to replace it. This is truly deceptive and should be replaced on all vehicles without cost particularly given how dangerous of a situation it creates without advanced warning.