2016 Jeep Patriot: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Jun 15, 2026 · Brakes, Steering · 68,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds through an intersection, the steering and brakes became inoperable. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. Upon research, the contact located similar failures related to the vehicle going into LIMP Mode and electrical issues. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted, and the failure was acknowledged. The dealer informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and suggested that the vehicle be towed to the dealer. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed May 4, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · IN

On several different occasions my car has stalled in traffic and idled down for I couldn't drive had to pull over and turn it off and turn it back on to go again the check engine light then stability light will come on. Camshaft code I have fixed the cam and crankshaft sensors first time then it failed again so I changed them a second time now it's failed again .I almost got rear-ended a couple times very dangerous. Now my step button on the steering wheel and the horn quit working all of a sudden. I found out on the site of mopar that it is the electrical connector and terminal both cam sensors and crank sensors on certain vin numbers,all 2016 jeep patriots should have been included as others are having the same issues. I cannot afford to keep on putting money into this problem. This can be confirmed by my mechanic which replaced it twice. The dates this has happened are April 2023 worked for awhile then February 2024 happened again changed cam and crank sensors again. April 16 started failing again, limp mode have to pull over turn engine off turn it back on to go again. Every week at first now every few days. Engine light then traction stability light can't go over 10 miles per hour, pull over turn engine off turn it back on stability light goes off but engine light stays on for a day goes off the next day. I do not feel safe driving long distance anywhere and this can wear down your engine and vehicle life. I bought this car paid a lot of money for it for the comfort of knowing I would have something Dependable in my old age and can not keep on putting money into a problem that should have been on the recall list also. It only has 115,000 miles on it. I'm going to the Jeep dealer next week to see if Mopar can resolve this and pay for this issue. Also this happens if you're going 1 to 55 miles per hour reverse or forward doesn't matter.

Filed Jan 27, 2023 · Electrical · KS

The throttle body goes out every few months. The vehicle will suddenly go into limp mode while driving. This is dangerous as it rapidly decelerates in traffic!

Filed Feb 25, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · OH

While driving my Patriot, as I turned into the gas station the check engine light, traction control light and ETC (red lightning bolt) all popped on at the same time. My vehicle instantly went into limp mode. When In park, stayed a consistent 1,500 RPM’s. All of this happened without warning as the car drove and ran like normal prior. Thankfully I was only .5 miles from home and was able to get it home. Code pulled: P2173 car has always been maintained on time since date of purchase.

Filed Apr 24, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · TX

The cruise control accelerates after being set. Interior dome lights fill with water when it rains. Engine sputters as if not getting enough gas. Head lights will turn off while driving at night when blinkers or wipers are turned on, even after having had new wiring put in, new lights, and fuses changed. Car does not shift as it should, and is getting 160 miles per full tank of gas.

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 39,000 miles · VA

I believe my vehicle should be repaired at the expense of the manufacturer as the symptoms I'm experiencing are identical to the issues addressed in tsb: agency16v907000 from 2016/12/16 crankshaft sensor may fail causing engine stall. Apparently, my VIN# was not included in the initial recall, yet my 2016 jeep patriot is demonstrating the exact problems cited in the initial recall. My symptoms include intermittent triggering of the vehicle to enter limp mode resulting in loss of ability to accelerate and drastic reduction of engine output power. Electronic throttle control light illuminates, sporadically. Engine idles roughly and/or at low rpms sporadically. Cycling the vehicle off and back on will sometimes result in the a return to normal vehicle performance, only to have the same issue resurface the next day. The crankshaft position sensor and its wiring harness, the intake camshaft position sensor, exhaust camshaft position sensor its wiring harness and electrical connectors and throttle body should all be replaced. In addition, the necessary computer reset/reprogramming should be performed as well.

Filed Jan 18, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 112,000 miles · MA

Vehicle stalled with no warning signs while I was driving and went into limp mode, took it to a jeep dealer to check it out. They say the jeep needs a whole new transmission. Will not drive at all but has power. Only has 112,000. Codes: p0777 - pressure control solenoid b - stuck on, p0741 - torque converter clutch solenoid - stuck off, p0730 incorrect great ratio

Filed Jun 1, 2020 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · GA

I have a 2016 jeep. It will not accelerate going up hills, picking up speeds, rpms will not shift accurately. We took to the deal shop and they told me it's a bad transmission all together.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 54,000 miles · MO

Front seatbelts will just unbuckle after you've buckled. The jeep wont accelerate, it wont shift until 3 1/2 grand, between 0-40 MPH it chugs & almost dies, once above 40 its usually fine. The dealer says things are fine. What is wrong and why wont these issues come up on diagnostics? The tire low sensor is always on - even after new tires & they reset it. No wonder the warranty length was lowered. Brakes became sqeaky around 6 months. One owner - me unfortunately.