Jeep Patriot brake failure problems

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 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 Nov 9, 2020 · Engine · 89,125 miles · NY

Vehicle is stalling without warning at low or high speeds, with loss of brake assist and steering assist. Multiple visits to dealer have not solved the problem as dealer claims he can not duplicate. In several of the stalling incidents, a critically hazardous condition was created. Stall has occurred both in straight line travel and in turns at intersections.

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 63,000 miles · NY

When you fill the car up with gas... It stalls... No power, no brakes, no steering... The dealer fixed numerous things on car and it keeps happening... It also appears hundreds of others have the same issue... See this thread: https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t29898_ds631498 this is happening now for almost 7 months.... Over and over. It also stalled on highway and was almost hit by a tracktor trailer. Yesterday at the gas pump it died after filling up the gas tank and rolled back toward the fueel tanks... Almost hit them

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 20,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Hit a deer head on brakes failed the had to pull emergency brake for car to stop rightside passenger side airbag never deployed

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 108,000 miles · NC

My vehicle was in motion in a 45 MPH zone when, twice today, the brakes on my 2008 jeep patriot sank to the floor and braking was significantly reduced. I didn't even have to pump the brakes to get them to regain pressure after letting off the pedal; brakes worked on second attempt. Later down the road the failure occurred a second time. When I attempted to pump the brakes to build pressure, it was unnecessary ... The brakes worked on second attempt. My vehicle did not display any warning indicators at the time of the failure; neither the brake like, ABS light, or any other lamp on the dash was illuminated when the brakes failed. Usually in the rain, my patriot suffers from a stuttering and stalling issue that is reported by many jeep patriot owners, and has not been solved due to the irregularity of the problem. A direct cause for the issue is unknown and cannot be identified by the dealership or my regular mechanic.

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

Driving about 35mph. Went over a bump in the road and car accelerated a bit without touching gas pedal band brakes went out for a second. On subsequent occasions, in cold weather brakes get stuck and barely work for first couple of uses. I've seen at least one other similar complaint. I don't feel safe and feel that this vehicle endangers other drivers on the road.

Filed Jun 23, 2013 · Brakes · 470 miles · MN

Brake failure and car accelerates during periods of brake failure. A week after taking delivery of this new car with around 470 miles on the ode meter, it was noticed that during periods of gentle braking, the brakes appeared to fail and the car would accelerated during the short periods the brakes would fail. The first occurrence was noticed at around 30 MPH in steady urban traffic. The brakes appeared to fail again about 10 min later in similar traffic. During these 2 failures the brakes appeared to fail for around a quarter of a second. About 1/2 an hour later, in steady freeway traffic of 55 to 60 MPH at around 3.30 pm, gentle braking was needed and the brakes failed and the car accelerated for about a period of one to one and a half seconds. I was very close to ramming the car in front. During the periods of failure, the brake pedal remains firm and solid, it is as if the brakes are electronically switched off and then electronically switched on again. During the periods of failures, the application of additional pressure on the brake pedal does not stop the car accelerating. The faster the speed, the longer the period that the brakes appear to fail. It was a pretty scary experience. The bottom line is, when you apply the brakes in any car, the driver needs to have the confidence that the car will slow down and stop safely, the last thing a car should do, is accelerate when the brake pedal is pressed, it totally destroys the safe braking 3 second rule. The manufacture has determined that the transmission software is the problem and it could take up to a year to rewrite the software. This, in my opinion, is totally unacceptable and all 2014 jeep patriot and compass with 6 speed automatic transmissions should be take off the road. The federal safety agency are welcome to a test drive, these brake failure/acceleration issues occur every time the car is driven.

Filed Apr 4, 2013 · Brakes · 33,333 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep patriot. The contact stated that while traveling 20 MPH, the contact attempted to decelerate and the brake pedal went to the floor. The contact crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The contact injured their right knee in the crash. The police reported to the scene. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 33,333.

Filed Feb 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 6,500 miles · OH

Stopped my 2012 patriot at a light to turn left. I stepped on gas pedal to accelerate forward but no acceleration/revving occurred. When the pedal was depressed no resistance was felt but rather the pedal went to the floor with no acceleration/revving twice. I repeated this again with no acceleration/revving. On the third attempt the patriot accelerated forward. The service department said to turn off engine and restart the vehicle to get the electrical system in sync. The vehicle was driven on highway for 30 minutes then 15 city traffic, air temp 38 degrees, pavement dry to wet (melting snow).