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2011 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Jeep Patriot has 41 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Jeep Patriot

Powertrain
47
Suspension
45
Engine
41
Airbags
40
Other
34
Structure
33
Electrical
28
Steering
19
Speed Control
11
Seat Belts
7
Lights
4
Visibility
4
Tires
4
Fuel System
3
Brakes
3

41

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2025ENGINESo I bought this used from a previous owner check engine light has come on quite a few times and I’v...
Oct 1, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ...
May 15, 2022ENGINEThe catalytic converter failed. It had to be replaced.
Mar 4, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAfter filling up with gas, the vehicle sputtered, stalled and the steering locked up.
Feb 20, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAfter filling up the gas tank, when I drive away, the car jerks and loses power for a minute with in...
Dec 5, 2021ENGINEThe vehicle completely shut down in the middle of accelerating into a turn. Full loss of power and t...
May 10, 2021ENGINETHE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THERE WAS...
Apr 1, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the v...
Dec 1, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEVERY TIME GAS TANK IS FILLED THE CAR BUCKS THEN STALLS AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS. THIS HAPPENS R...
Oct 25, 2019ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 65 THE JEEPS MOTOR SHUT OFF AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. T...
Oct 5, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, SMOKE WAS DETECTED AND THE VEHICL...
Jul 8, 2019ENGINETRANSMISSION IS NOT WANTING TO SHIFT GEARS
Dec 19, 2018ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL LUNGE FORWARD THEN DECELERATE. HARD TO ACCELERATE. EVEN ...
Jul 14, 2018ENGINEGOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE STALLED. GAVE NO WARNING JUST SHUT OFF. I HAD MY HUSBAND AND 8 MO...
May 10, 2018ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE DIED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AT 75MPH. PRIOR TO THE ENGINE DYI...
Aug 25, 2016ENGINETHE JEEP STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY TWO SEPARATE TIMES. WE WERE TRAVELING 65 MPH AND LOST ALL POWER FRO...
Aug 1, 2016ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEVERYTIME I REFUEL MY VEHICLE, THE ENGINE STALLS AT LEAST TWICE UNTIL THE FUEL NEEDLE IS BELOW THE F...
Oct 23, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI WAS DRIVING AND I WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN MY SERIOUS XM RADIO CUT OUT, THE NEXT THING THAT WENT ...
Sep 15, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 ...
Aug 20, 2015ENGINEON THURSDAY AUG. 20, 2015 I STARTED THE JEEP TO HEAD OUT FOR ERRAND DUTIES WHEN IT WOULDN'T START. I...

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