2016 Jeep Patriot · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 176owner reports
- 58,160median miles
- $550median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 19, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
335 of the 458 complaints on this car are about the engine. 176 of those describe stalling, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2016 Patriot.
Tick what matches of 176 reports
Stalling 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
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the throttle body (17 reports) and the battery (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
19 of the 176 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $325 to $841.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 39,000 and 87,000 miles, from the 101 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The crankshaft or cam shaft sensor is malfunctioning and my engine stalls while I am driving. This has happened about 10 times now. I found a recall for this issue on 2016 Jeep Patriots, but my VIN does not come up with any recalls. I believe this recall needs to be expanded.”
Filed Dec 6, 2023
“Vehicles stalls during driving. Fault code relates to crankshaft sensor. Other vehicles from same year have been recalled but this vehicle was not included. Vehicle has stalled at highway speed numerous times.”
Filed Sep 27, 2023
“After filling up vehicle (not overfilled) it stalls when I come to a stop or slow down for a turn. This just started today after filling up from the same fuel station I always use. The Jeep restarts after a few seconds after turning it completely off.”
Filed Jun 4, 2023
“Vehicle will stall at any speed without warning when letting go of gas pedal. Check engine light will come on once out of every 3-4 stalls with an engine code pointing to Crankshaft Position Sensor. VIN is not part of recall group however experiencing identical symptoms.”
Filed May 15, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 176 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.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Check engine light or misfire 55 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 33 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 33 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 25 reports