2016 Jeep Patriot: loss of power steering

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Steering · 109,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle experienced frequent power steering failures, requiring that the power steering fluid reservoir be topped off. The steering wheel was constantly firm, the system overheated, and the power steering fluid quickly drained from the reservoir. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine warning light was frequently illuminated. The contact’s spouse had a similar vehicle with the same issue. The traction control and another warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle while the vehicle was warming up. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · NC

I have a 2016 jeep patriot that I purchased with very little miles on it used. Starting about 2 weeks ago I had an incident on the highway going 60mph and it just shut off and lost all power for a few seconds and started back up on its own. When this happened my steering got hard, brakes didnt work properly and could not accelerate. Was very scary and has been doing it more frequently now. This is a serious safety hazard for myself and others around me. I saw that there is a recall s89 for this model but mine is not within the dates and this makes no sense as it is the exact same problem. I ask that you respectfully reissue this recall to include a wider range of dates. Not to mention it is a fairly expensive repair that has to be done and should be taken care of by the manufacturer.

Filed May 11, 2022 · Engine, Steering · MI

Vehicle engine stopped. Loss of steering. Yes Yes Engine light was on, hesitation on acceleration. Safety recall S89 has been done 5-3-2017 at 4,973 miles, and was told that there was a 2 year warranty on the repair?

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 2, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · WV

Recently, when trying to start vehicle, all electrical power shut off, open the hood and tap the fuse box, all power comes back on, repeat multiple times until vehicle starts. When driving home down the interstate at night, all power cuts off, engine stops at 70 mph no brakes, no power steering, no brake lights, no headlights and no hazard lights, almost got ran over top of by a semi that couldnt see me stranded in the highway. Finally got it restarted after shaking and tapping fuse box, made it down the road further and all dash lights popped on, dinged and lost the speedometer for a few seconds. Had close encounters like this multiple times lately. Had the battery and alternator checked, all good. Dealership said its not under recall so i would have to pay out of pocket almost 1000 dollars to "fix" it but couldnt guarantee the new fuse box would fix the problem. I like the vehicle but I dont wanna die in it when a semi cant get out of the way when it dies next time.

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Engine, Steering · 84,000 miles · CA

The jeep patriot 2016 latitude 4wd has been having issues "jerking" and today had a couple moments where all power and steering was gone and the accelerator pedal wouldn't pick the car back up to speed. I was driving at about 55mph on a highway and all power went out and I lost steering. It was very scary and dangerous. Please jeep fox this problem and own up to the manufacturer defect your vehicle is reported over and over to have!

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 65,285 miles · MD

The vehicle stalled while driving. Lost steering capabilities and had a hard time pulling over. Had to turn key completely off and wait a couple minutes and it turned back on. I was on a busy city street.

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 79,000 miles · MS

While driving, rpms would drop to 0 and vehicle would not accelerate. Vehicle would lose power steering and lights dimmed but battery and alternator were working fine. Engine code history showed an error for the crankshaft ignition sensor and throttle body.

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Acceleration · 1,121 miles · AZ

Vehicle has had total of 9 incidents involving check engine light involving fail code 22, p2127,p2138. Car has had stationary stall outs or no starts. While vehicle is in park has high rev to 3000 rpms. While car is driven in city has had rapid deceleration from 45 to 30 MPH with jerky forward and back movement with no ability to control speed other than heavy breaking, no acceleration control. While on highway ;rapid uncontrolled deceleration from 65 to 40 MPH, with no ability to re-accelerate with jerking forward and back motion. Self acceleration(driver has not engaged accelerator pedal) from stopped position= 0-40 MPH requiring emergency brake application to stop with limited to no steering capability. Vehicle has been to multiple jeep dealerships in co and az from 4/8/16-2/21/18. Multiple repairs have been completed with no resolution. Lemon law application and further litigation is ongoing.