2016 Jeep Patriot: engine failure

Filed Feb 24, 2026 · Engine · 126,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the road. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed crankshaft position sensor. The contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure had occurred several times. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not under recall. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2025 · Engine · 117,500 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the engine seized. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number 16V907000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); in 2017; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the battery was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,500.

Filed Jan 16, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · CA

While slowly accelerating from a stop, my 2016 Jeep Patriot engine stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. I lost power steering and & brakes and was luckily able to muscle the car over to the side of road out of traffic. I waited several minutes and restarted the engine which then operated normally afterward. This engine stalling has occurred repeatedly & more frequently (6+ times in last 10 days) while accelerating from a stop which is very dangerous in cross-traffiic intersections and on freeways. Additionally now, the engine rpm’s intermittently surge notably up and down +/- 2,000 rpm while driving with steady un-changing pressure on gas pedal. I have seen no engine failure indicators. I have had this vehicle serviced at two different independent repair shops that couldn’t re-create the problem & guessed it was the throttle body and then cleaned/serviced it. The problem persists more frequently, and is the exact problem listed in the S89 ChryslerJeep recall. My vin is not referenced in the recall notice-even though it is from the same Jeep manufacture period. This recall should definitely apply to my vehicle. I drive 40 freeway miles daily to work and am concerned for my safety and others. My vehicle is available for inspection if needed and I am bringing it tomorrow to a Jeep dealer in hopes of having it repaired under the recall. As the original new owner, I strongly feel that Chrysler Jeep needs to apply this recall to my vehicle and support their owner’s safety.

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Engine · MI

My daughter was driving the truck when she started to hear noise coming from my truck so she pulled over, call me and then I came up to see what was wrong with the truck no check engine light was on or no over heating and only thing was loud noise so I decided to try to drive the truck home , then on the way driving in ten mile road in warren the truck was getting louder so then I drove it to my daughter father house that was near by . When I turn down ryan road the truck stulled out during the making of the turn but I was able to pull into the tim horton, try to restart my truck to make it to her father house the next day I had tow truck tow my truck to louis auto repair shop but they didn't able to look at my truck until monday and they call me to let me know I need new engine. I didn't understand why I need new engine when my light never came on and my truck is only three years old.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 74,538 miles · FL

Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2016 jeep patriot. While the contact's daughter was driving 40 MPH, the vehicle seized in the middle of the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and waited two to three minutes before restarting the vehicle; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was towed to aventura chrysler jeep dodge ram (16050 west dicky highway north, miami beach, fl 33160, 305‑493‑5000) where it was diagnosed that the power train control module and crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,538.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Engine · 41,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep patriot. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel seized, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v907000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to chrysler jeep dodge ram of warwick (185 ny-94, warwick, ny 10990, (845) 986-2021) where the contact was informed that the crankshaft or camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Engine · 95,760 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep patriot. While driving 45-50 MPH, the vehicle seized and the check engine and coolant temperature warning indicators illuminated. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact managed to move the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road where it failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact and her husband replaced the thermostat. Larry h. Miller toyota colorado springs (15 e motor way, colorado springs, co, (719) 623-4850) was contacted to schedule diagnostic testing and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 95,760. *bf consumer stated please see attached paper work for all corrections, mechanic report, and description of event.

Filed Jun 22, 2019 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · ME

11/27/18-broken wire at at PCM / 05/16/19-had to replace faulty win module /06/20/19-dealer suggested replace engine harness due to corrosion opted for repair kit .

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 20,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep patriot. While driving approximately 20 MPH approaching a red light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the vehicle rolled forward. In an attempt to stop the vehicle from crashing, the contact depressed the brake pedal, placed the vehicle in park, and turned off the engine. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to restart. The vehicle was towed to allen samuels dodge chrysler jeep ram (201 west loop 340, waco, texas 76712, (254) 848-6200), but the dealer could not duplicate the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 34,000 miles · MA

Vehicle loses power unpredictably while in motion. Occurs in various scenarios, including during a complete stop, accelerating, decelerating, and cruising (occurs at all speeds 0-75 MPH). Vehicle maintains electrical power but loses thrust, power steering, and brake pressure. Car needs to be turned off, and on occasion the engine will not turn over when attempting to re-start. Will have to wait several minutes. Occurs mostly after the vehicle has been driving for at least a short distance, then turned off for 5-10 minutes minimum. When vehicle restarts, the operator is at risk for failure. Jeep dealership has replaced the trottle body and issue persisted. Returned to jeep, they replicated the engine failure but cannot identify an issue.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · 10,800 miles · FL

I have not even had the vehicle a week yet. The engine has died on me twice. Once while driving 40 MPH going to work on a dark two lane road. No warning lights, no sounds - just all of the sudden I was not moving and I was left in the middle of the road. I wasn't even able to coast to the side. The second time I was stopped at a light and idling. The engine died. Again, no warning lights or anything. On 3 instances the engine will turn over but not crank. It starts after several tries. The vehicle is a previously owned with just under 11,000 miles on it. I am concerned about driving it now. If it dies while on the interstate then I could get into a serious accident.