2014 Jeep Patriot · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 36owner reports
- 72,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 22, 2025 · checked Oct 2, 2026
222 of the 513 complaints on this car are about the engine. 36 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 36 reports
Misfire on other Patriot years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
All 2 recalls on the 2014 Jeep Patriot, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Patriot
Stall from crankshaft\camshaft failure. Closed jun 16, 2025.
Engine stall after refueling. Closed oct 2, 2017.
Engine stall, fuel delivery failure. Closed may 3, 2013, led to recall 13V-120.
None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 59,000 and 89,000 miles, from the 33 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 4 service bulletins or notices for the 2014 Jeep Patriot that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Flash: MIL Illumination P219A-Air Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
What owners wrote
“Driving normal when i lost control of the throttle jeep went into limp mode, the ETC , traction control, and check engine lights came on, got a uo4o1 code, if i was on the interstate could have been bad when it went into limp mode, the electronic throttle control was bad”
Filed Dec 24, 2023
“Lightning bolt symbol, check engine light and traction control lights came on and vehicle went into limp mode while taking my 3 yr old to pre school. Scans say vacuum leak/throttle body. This is a recurrent problem with these cars and has had recalls on certain ones. Almost didnt make it where i was going. . . Needs to be addresses on this model too. My car only has 76,721 miles.”
Filed Oct 17, 2023 · 76,721 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 36 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Airbag warning light or recall 146 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 136 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 109 reports
- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 52 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 25 reports