2014 Jeep Patriot: won't start

Filed Aug 27, 2021 · Engine · TX

I have a 2014 2.4L JEEP PATRIOT. I first noticed the problem when I was driving at 75 MPH between Mertzon Texas and Barnhart Texas, where there is no cell service unless you are on top of a hill. Then suddenly the check engine and the oil light came on and the vehicle began to lose speed no matter how much I pushed the gas peddle. The engine felt like it was running out of power and i was unable to accelerate, the engine began to stall and would not allow me to go over 15mph. The problem continued to get worse, while I pulled over and stopped, the engine would idle very heavily and sound rough. When I tried to proceed, the engine would stall, and my foot would be presing down on the gas pedalbut the car would not accelerate. Then after about a minute or the with the gas pedal down to the floor, the vehicle's rpms would jump and the it would go. But it continued the same pattern for about 15 miles, then it just died and would not start again for a few hours, but the issue was still the same, it would start but not move. Another issue is when the vehicle would be in park position and I would try to go in reverse, the engine would sound like it went into reverse, but it would not move, it would stall out and die. I have taken it to so many shops and they can not give an answer, they just say that the motor is blown. The problem is consistent with the NHS Recal-13V552000, so why does it still say that my vin in not affected when actually it is, but nothing is being done.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Transmission · 34,540 miles · KS

The vehicle will not start from a stationary position including any electrical except for "no bus" on the dashboard. This began around 34,500 miles in august 2016. I took my vehicle the local jeep dealership and they could not recreate the issue. I returned in december to the dealership for the same issue and nothing could be found. In february of 2017 I was able to leave the vehicle for 3 days but still nothing could be found. This does not occur every time but the only temporary solution is to disconnect and reconnect the battery, which was what I used until I was able to have it towed in. In january of 2018 I finally was able to have it towed to the closest dealership when the issue occurred. The final solution was that the totally integrated power module was replaced.

Filed Aug 5, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 42,500 miles · CA

One morning I tried to turn on my vehicle and it would not start. Got a friend to come out to try and jump start it and after about 30 min it was successful. Two days later I had the same issue. Tried to jump the car again with no success. Replaced the battery but did not help. All the electrical componemts inside the car (radio,lights,ect) were still functional but engine would not start or even make a sound like it was attempting to start. Jeep was towed to a local mechanic and he could not figure out the issue after 1.5 weeks of trying to figure out what was wrong. I then towed it to a jeep dealership and he stated that he didnt know what was wrong with it. He removed the plastic coverings over the engine and stated they are just for looks and dont need to be there and cleaned some wires near the drivers side wheel well and the vehicle was able to start. Later while driving my jeep started to act strange. Randomly all the lights on the dash board would turn on, the guages went all the way to zero then back up to normal the radio would shut off and turn back on and the car would feel like it was about to stall. Later, the same thing happened except this time the lights stayed on engine was still running but could not accelerate my vehicle and power steering went out. I then would have to pull my jeep to the side of the road turn it off let it set for a little then it would start back up fine. This happened about 5 times over the course of a couple weeks. When it wasnt happening and I was driving the jeep around normally the check battery light would always turn on after about 5 to 10 min after drivimg the vehicle. Occasionally the check oil light will also turn on. I have still foumd mp solution to these problems amd it continues to happen. It makes it very unsafe to drove especially on the highway and in congested areas due to vehicle randomly not working.

Filed Jul 30, 2017 · LA

Wcm/screem module. Car would not start. Waited and hour then it started. Car is leaving me stranded. I had just turn vehicle of to drop a o package and car would not start. Called tow truck and while waiting tired several times. Could see I had el ectricity so it was not battery. But started would not crank. After an hour if clicking remote key locks on and off and trying to start vehicle it cranked. Read on line this wcm/screem issue, but see no recalls on fixing it. It's a problem if you are not in a safe area and can't start car.

Filed Jul 9, 2017 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · PA

Over past couple of months, vehicle had issues of start/no start. Being frustrated, I took vehicle to dealer on 7/3/17. Dealer replaced the tipm same day. On july 4th vehicle still experience start/no start. Returned the vehicle back to the dealer on 7/6/17 and I am awaiting results from dealer regarding the issue. Was told by the dealer chrysler is having issues with the tipm and excessive heat on engine seems to play a major factor in the failure of the tipm.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Engine · 54,000 miles · OR

My 2014 patriot is a 5 speed manual transmission with a 2.4 l engine. It has just under 54000 miles and has recently (within the past few months) started stalling while driving. Luckily not super seriously to the point of losing all power and being stranded, but it's getting worse. Thought I was imagining it due to no sensor or warning lights, then one day for a split second the etc light flashed. It's never flashed since and the car would never do anything when my boyfriend drove it. Last week while stopped, waiting to make a right turn on dry pavement my traction control light flashed. Finally last week as well my boyfriend felt it started temporarily while he was driving, on the freeway. Now it has started not starting. All electrical will work, but absolutely nothing as far as engine. It had only done that couple times, now, today it did it four times in 4 hours. The fifth time it started to turn over, then died mid-turnover and wouldn't start again. It says there was originally a recall on this and a couple other years patriot, compass and some other chrysler models. Not sure if mine was fixed or not now due to the problem arising at this point in time. I've only had the jeep since may 2015. Contacted the dealer and I'll be taking it in hopefully next week but I have a deductible. 'if' my bumper to bumper warranty covers it, I'll have rental coverage which is better than some other people's stories I've read. Is there anyone else experiencing more recent issues? Most of what I've read was from last year sometime. I've also read that chrysler knows of this being a more current issue and refusing to do anything.

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Engine · 38,000 miles · TX

Purchased my 2014 jeep patriot pre-owned from a local jeep dealership. Approximately 9 months ago I was driving and the engine sputtered and shut down. I was going 55 and it all of the sudden slowed to 30mph. Thank goodness I was able to get my car to the shoulder of the road. As soon as I got to the shoulder, I shut the car off then restarted and was fine and I was able to get home. Then 3 days after the first incident it happened again. I contacted the dealership and they said they hadn't heard of such an issue. Debated on taking the vehicle in anyway but next time it started and has driven without stalling since then. Well, a week ago I was driving and the gas pedal started acting up again where it felt like it had a brief lag in the acceleration. I stopped for gas on my way home and the vehicle would not start again. This vehicle is a death trap! I am scared every time I get behind the wheel that its going to try to stall while I am driving or I will end up stranded somewhere. In purchasing a jeep I always thought the jeep brand was supposed to be a reliable vehicle, not so much now. I will never waste my money on one of their vehicles again!

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Transmission · 79,236 miles · CA

I went to get gas one morning, after filling up, I tried to start my jeep again. The entire electrical system went haywire, lights, radio and the wipers came on and off. The fuel gauge and thermostat jumped up and down, and the car would not start. The dealership says it is a bad tipm and will cost me $1,100 to replace. I've read numerous other complaints, yet chrysler says there is no recall.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Fuel system · 37,000 miles · PA

I purchased this vehicle with 34, 000 miles dec 2015. It ran well until 3000 mi into driving it, some days it would not start. It would take me multiple attempts of turning the ignition......no cranking .....just nothing. So I took it to the dealer I purchased it from and they said it started fine, no problems. Well it continued to occur without any notice and I returned to the dealer 5000 mi. Later and they said for an xtra $40.00 they could perform a diagnostic test! I explained I felt they should do that at their expense since I only bought the car in dec. They declined and said if I were change my mind they would run a test.....6 months later the car sometimes starts and now its loosing power on hills and highway.....poor pickup....im fedup and ready to sell this vehicle and I have extended warranty on this car that im paying for and cant even depend on it.

Filed May 20, 2016 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · PA

I've had my vehicle since new in 2014 and for the first year of having the vehicle I traveled 50 miles one way to work every day, so I put a lot of miles on the vehicle but mainly highway miles. I've never had an issue with the vehicle until a month ago. I went to go to work and the electronic throttle control light, check engine light, an traction control lights came on. The vehicle would not accelerate because of the etc light. The engine pulsated and revved steady at 4,000 rpms until I shut the vehicle off. I took it to a chrysler dealer and they replaced the PCM. I got my vehicle back and it worked fine for about 2 weeks. Upon getting gas the vehicle would not start. All the lights and the radio worked but it would not click, crank, or turn over. I finally was able to start the vehicle and it ran fine for 3 days and the same thing happened in a parking lot. I took it to another chrysler dealer and had yet another PCM put in it. The vehicle is still at the chrysler dealer and I've been without it and driving a rental for almost a week now. I've contacted chrysler and upon asking them what is going to happen if the issue persists, they could only say they'll continue to diagnose it and fix it. I have a 2 year old and I can't afford to be driving an let sit along the side of the road if I decide to take him somewhere farther away.

Filed Jan 22, 2016 · Electrical · 20,673 miles · CA

My car would not start, there was still power to the lights and radio. My jeep has only 20,673 miles on it. I bought it brand new in december 2013. It is still under manufacturer warranty. I had it towed to the closest chrysler dealer. San leandro chrysler is where I bought it and have it serviced regularly. I purchased the service contract from the dealer. They took 5 business days to look at it. I had to pay for a rental car out of my own pocket. The service tech determined it was the wcm was non responsive. They said since I had an aftermarket alarm the warranty was void. I had the alarm installed by an alarm specialist. They charged me $185 for the diagnostic, and my car still did not work. I did a google search for wcm. It turns out this problem goes back to 2008 in jeep, chrysler and dodge vehicles. One of the forums recommended I disconnect the battery or a certain fuse. I did that, the car started right up ! I told the service manager and he said that he was not going to refund my money. This wcm can only be installed by a dealer because it has to match the VIN #. This part should be recalled ! Your vehicle could just turn off while you are driving it !

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Electrical · 9,900 miles · NV

Since march of 2015 the car has experienced 43 non-starts. When you insert the key and turn it to start the only thing that happens is the dash lights come on. The car has been in the shop 4 times and each time the dealer cant find a problem. The last time the car was in the dealership admitted the car has a problem as stated in in star report. Chrysler does not have a fix and wont until the earliest of 1st qtr of 2016. The condition is called a skim out and if it doesnt start after 6 tries it will not start for 12-24 hours leaving the driver stranded