Jeep Patriot sudden acceleration problems

Filed Apr 18, 2024 · Transmission · IL

When I pull up somewhere and apply brakes it will start jerking and act like it wants to go but if I put the Jeep in park or neutral it stops. It's like the whole jeep will lunge forward when I am sitting there with my foot on the brake and it just feels like it's going to take off or die. it can't make up its mind.

Filed Jul 29, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · WI

While driving in heavy traffic, there was a Red light and attempted to slow the vehicle. The engine started to jerk forward and the RPMs were increasing without my foot on the accelerator! My foot was on the brake! I was able to turn into a gas station to get to a safer place to park the vehicle. While attempting to park in a parking space the vehicle continued to accelerate by itself, again my foot was applied to the brake pedal. I was literally fighting to stop the vehicle and almost ran into the barrier where customers were walking. Once turning off the vehicle and restarting the engine, it was operating correctly while I’m reverse. I then shifted into drive, and the vehicle lunged forward and the engine accelerated by itself. It drove up to 45 miles per hour without my foot on the accelerator and foot resting on the brake pedal. A complete stop was a fight, as soon as there was any brake pedal release the engine lunged forward.

Filed Apr 24, 2022 · Engine · DE

My jeep has revved up and lunged forward scream times over the past 4 months. I’ll have my foot on the brake and it’s trying to lunge forward. Today the engine light came on and it wouldn’t go any faster than 30mph and it was jerking. I had to have emit towed.

Filed Feb 13, 2020 · Acceleration · 45,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep patriot. The contact stated that while her husband was driving with the cruse control activated, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The driver was unable to deactivate the cruise control. The vehicle continue to accelerate. The brake pedal was depressed and was able to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The contact called stephen wade chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat dealer, (1724 hilton dr, st. George, ut 84770) and scheduled an appointment which was still pending. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Acceleration · 65,700 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep patriot. While the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, it failed to accelerate. After a few seconds, the vehicle surged forward and started to hesitate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,700.

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Engine · 96,000 miles · MI

While driving on the highway the car will lunge forward then decelerate. Hard to accelerate. Even while cruise control is on it will lunge or hesitate. The engine light also never goes off even when I have fixed the problem.

Filed May 17, 2019 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · MA

When turning on a highway the vehicle accelerated on its own the brakes did not stop it . I almost hit a tree the vehicle slowed after hitting the isle to get off the road. The dealership said the throttle body needed to be replaced had it replaced the vehicle has 35000 miles on it very dangerous situation

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Acceleration · 93,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep patriot. While driving various speeds, the speed suddenly decelerated to approximately 20 MPH. Moments later, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was taken to friendship chrysler jeep (2638 w. State st, bristol, tn) where it was diagnosed that the throttle control system was faulty and needed to be replaced. The throttle system was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 54,000 miles · TX

2014 jeep patriot stalls out on me. Traveling at speeds anywhere from 30mph to 55 MPH. Problem initially started in early 2016. Driving at speed of 55 MPH, car will start to vibrate, the engine and the etc (electric throttle control) lights will come on and the engine will completely shut off and stall out. The last stalling out while driving occurred 09/07/17. After restarting the vehicle and attempting to merge onto the road after being on the shoulder, the car will lunge forward and again stall out. After 5-7 attempts and nearly being hit each time I try to get on the main road, the patriot will finally get me straight home. This has been an ongoing every 3-4 month occurrence for the past year and a half. I have contacted the jeep dealership where I purchased the vehicle and they tell me they know of no such complaints occurring. This vehicle must be recalled, it is a deathtrap! I am terrified to drive my patriot but seeing as I have no other option for transportation, I have to say a prayer and drive it to my place of employment. The vehicle has stalled out pulling away from my driveway after backing out, turning the corner at the end of my street and while driving it on a straight road at 55 MPH and always in motion. Next time it does happen, since it always occurs more than once, I will record it and send it to the federal safety agency. I've been reading many different message boards across the internet this is a common occurrence. This issue needs to be repaired or vehicles bought back or replaced before someone dies!

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 1,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep patriot. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 60 MPH on its own. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and had to shift the vehicle into the park position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,500.