2016 Jeep Patriot · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 55owner reports
- 81,263median miles
- $410median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Jan 14, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
306 of the 458 complaints on this car are about the engine. 55 of those describe misfire. Only stalling is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 55 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
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the sensor (21 reports) and the catalytic converter (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
The recall on the 2016 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.
What owners paid
7 of the 55 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $325 to $550.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 52,671 and 100,000 miles, from the 31 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 service bulletins or notices for the 2016 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.
What owners wrote
“Vehicle began not accelerating and then shut-off. Check engine light was not on, but it sputters. I put it in the shop and was told it's the engine and needs replacing.”
Filed Dec 21, 2025
“My engine has stalled in mid drive causing sever risk of crash. No check engine light on and does not occur every day.”
Filed Sep 17, 2025
“The check engine light keeps coming on and it the codes keep saying itâs the throttle pedal position sensor A/B circuit”
Filed Dec 18, 2022
“Crankshaft position sensor. Engine stalled in traffic. Had to stop, place car in park, turn engine off and then back on. Independent mechanic has confirmed issue. Error code P0335. Vehicle has not been inspected by manufacture or others. Engine has stalled previously with NO WARNING SIGNS. Symptoms have been present since purchase.”
Filed Mar 9, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 55 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
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 176 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 33 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 33 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 25 reports