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2016 Jeep Patriot recalls and problems

1 recall and 458 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Jeep Patriot.

1
recalls
458
owner complaints
24
complaints mentioning a crash
8
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2016 Jeep Patriot recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA campaign 16V907000 · reported December 16, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 42,231 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
The risk
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 19, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

One month ago while driving on Business US10, the vehicle had the sensation like the engine had stopped no acceleration, lightning bolts and engine light came on with a sound of a ding ding, ding. Pulled over to the entrance of a Shell station. Shut the vehicle off. restarted within 5 minutes and drove 1 mile to the…

Aug 13, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

My 2016 Jeep Patriot is cutting off while I’m driving on the highway at 65 mph. The lights on the dashboard are on and for no apparent reason. Now my radio system is cutting on and off sporadically.Rendering my satellite radio and hands free use of my phone useless. I’ve been told that my car has no recalls. Although…

Aug 10, 2026 · Electrical system

I have a 2016 Jeep Patriot, and I am having intermittent stalling and the RPM gauge dropping to zero. It is a safety risk because you do not know when it is going to happen, and no warning lights come on the dashboard. Yes, I have taken it to a mechanic, and they were able to drive it, and it happened to them while…

Jul 11, 2026 · Seats

While I was driving, driver's headrest suddenly popped off and hit me hard on the back of the head while driving. I have two children in my car who were startled from the sound. Head has been hurting since the incident.

Jun 24, 2026 · Electrical system

Driveshaft sensor failure Vehicle stalling while driving dropping to zero rpm vehicle dying completely to zero start at low rpm’s

Patriot model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2013 112052
2014 2548317
2015 1315146
2016 1458248
2017 05971

Across all years, the 2014 Patriot has the most complaints (548). All Jeep Patriot years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Jeep Patriot, the most recent reported on December 16, 2016 (Engine and engine cooling: engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
Owners have filed 458 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (224 complaints), followed by electrical system (99).
How many 2016 Jeep Patriot complaints mention a crash or fire?
24 of 458 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 19 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 19, 2026.