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I have spent over $1500 on repair of an electrical throttle body and catalytic converter and I still have engine stalling and not being able to accelerate cars slows on its own I can't drive more than 20mph
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the slip indicator, check engine, and throttle control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer; however, an independent mechanic came to the contact's residence, reset the vehicle, and changed the oil. The contact stated that the failure recurred a week later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V552000 (engine). The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
Loss of power upon acceleration. Diagnostic revealed defective throttle body and accelerator pedal sensor requiring replacement. Mechanic says it is a very common problem with 2014 Jeep Patriot and that they have replaced many on this vehicle
Takata recall. My car has around 35,000 miles on it. The past few days in the morning, when I start my car, it starts but then hesitates. It will hesitate for around 20 seconds. The car was in park, in a driveway of a house. I think it only happens when the car has been off for a period of time.
The vehicle starts to rev up really high and then begins to put alone turn it off the light goes out the five minutes into driving and comes back on and almost cuts off in mid traffic
- Charlotte, NC, USA
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I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot with about 33,474 miles when the problem occurred. I was driving going home in a busy street in los angeles when all of a sudden the malfunction indicator light (mil) and electronic stability control (ESC) (see photos) light showed up on the dashboard and I stopped because the traffic light turned red. I had 3 passengers with me and they were trying to google what the dashboard light means. When the light turned green, I started to drive but the engine was stalling, as if it doesn't want to drive, no power. So I parked at the curb, turned off the ignition and waited for a few seconds then turned the ignition on again. The ESC disappeared from the dashboard but the mil remained lit up. I was able to drive home and the next day, took the vehicle to my mechanic. My mechanic replaced the throttle body and it's working fine now. I noticed the difference in the performance of the vehicle before and after the throttle was changed. I am reporting this to you because I have heard news and got a letter from a law firm informing me of a number of mechanical defects reported about the vehicle. At this point, I am too late to bring it to a Jeep dealer for repair because the vehicle is out of warranty.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled, shook, and trembled. In addition, the engine and traction indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact increased the air conditioner temperature and the vehicle inadvertently started to decelerate. The vehicle's temperature gauge also increased. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, powered off the engine, and waited a while before restarting the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred three times. The contact called jt's dodgeland and Fiat of columbia at (803) 799-1900 (located at 190 greystone blvd, columbia, SC 29210) and was informed to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 87,999.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine, traction control, and electronic throttle control warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact pulled over in a parking lot and turned off the vehicle. Afterwards, the vehicle restarted normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred randomly on a daily basis ever since June 2, 2018. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,660.
Car has less than 30K miles. Issue has been recurrent since purchasing-- now, its to the point that we are too afraid to drive death trap. Car engine dies while driving and vehicle is inoperable. While driving on the highway at approximately 60 mph, the car completely stopped I was barely able to get it over onto the shoulder. Check engine and electronic throttle control lights were on. Now, the problem occurs more frequently. There's no warning prior to car completely dying. This has happened twice on the highway almost getting us killed. It also occurred while driving down side sides/main roads since we now fear driving on the highway people will be killed by this - if they haven't been so far
A light comes on and the car starts slowing down so you must pull over until the light goes out, but it happens again and again. It is so dangerous to be stuck on the side of the road or in the middle of an intersection. The dealership has had the car many times and said there is nothing they can do even though I have a lifetime warranty. It is like owning a golf cart. There are many people on the internet with the same issue. It should be a recall!
Just 15,983 miles on this vehicle. When driving and accelerating the engine loses power and the lightening bolt comes on the instrument cluster. It loses power in traffic. At 70 mph. All of this. It appears to be the throttle body. Looking around the internet, it is a very common issue. Ridiculous at just 15,983 miles
Electronic throttle light flicked on and off on four separate occasions while accelerating. Vehicle seemed to rev up and almost bottom out. Diagnosed by independent service shop as faulty electronic throttle. Repair cost was approximately $742.
This has happened 4 times in less then a 6 months period. I would be driving then out of no where my vehicle jerks my check engine light comes on and I can not accelerate past 20 mph. I have to manage to pull to the side somewhere to restart my car so it will drive somewhat normally. The check engine light remains on. One error code said there was a leaking hose but they found nothing leaking and couldn't figure out what was wrong.
I purchased a brand new 2014 Jeep Patriot latitude from marshall Dodge in crittenden (which should be shut down for horrible customer service after purchasing!) was a great car for the first little bit. I can no longer depend on this vehicle on the interstate. At interstate speed (65-70 mph) the car will begin to make a squeal noise and within five minutes I am playing leap frog to get to the emergency lane at max speed of (20 mph) and the vehicle is very jerky. When it does this all fluids in the car are fine, give it about 20 minutes and the car will act normal, but I cannot trust it to get back on the interstate. This has been going on for two years. I've taken it back to the dealership that I purchased it from and their useless extended warranty and nothing gets done! I have continually been told they cannot find any signs via computer it has done anything like this or after keeping it for two weeks driving it and looking it over it has no reason to. It is beginning to happen more frequently and am frustrated I can trust my original vehicle (thankfully I didn't trade it in to that crooked dealership) that has almost 200,000 miles on it, a 2004 Scion tc, more than a vehicle I bought brand new that started becoming unreliable with 36,000 miles on it. I feel like I bought a lemon and the dealership doesn't want to fix it. This vehicle cannot be trusted to get to a to B and I feel like I am getting screwed by my Jeep dealership and Jeep. There should be a recall on this, the more I research the more common it is; or Jeep should have to make these vehicles right, because they are extremely dangerous and could cause a major accident on the interstate! if it is never made right you can bet I will never own another Jeep product and I will be sure let my family and friends know just how dangerous they are!
Takata recall- 3 dash lights on etc, mil, and ESC activational malfunction indicator light on- car makes sputtering loud noise and stalls/turns off quickly after starting. Car will not accelerate and is jerking/hard to press breaks. Feels dangerous like car is going to shut off at any moment. This started last night when 3 lights appeared on dash but car sounded normal. Shortly after it shut off and has gone decreasingly down hill.this sounds like a recall issued for Jeep Patriots but does not cover my VIN number.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While driving 60 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the speed independently decreased to 20 mph. The etc (electronic throttle control) indicator illuminated. The vehicle was shut off for approximately one hour and it restarted on the first attempt; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were existing complaints for the failure, but there was no current recall and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
2014 Jeep Patriot stalls out on me. Traveling at speeds anywhere from 30mph to 55 mph. Problem initially started in early 2016. Driving at speed of 55 mph, car will start to vibrate, the engine and the etc (electric throttle control) lights will come on and the engine will completely shut off and stall out. The last stalling out while driving occurred 09/07/17. After restarting the vehicle and attempting to merge onto the road after being on the shoulder, the car will lunge forward and again stall out. After 5-7 attempts and nearly being hit each time I try to get on the main road, the Patriot will finally get me straight home. This has been an ongoing every 3-4 month occurrence for the past year and a half. I have contacted the Jeep dealership where I purchased the vehicle and they tell me they know of no such complaints occurring. This vehicle must be recalled, it is a deathtrap! I am terrified to drive my Patriot but seeing as I have no other option for transportation, I have to say a prayer and drive it to my place of employment. The vehicle has stalled out pulling away from my driveway after backing out, turning the corner at the end of my street and while driving it on a straight road at 55 mph and always in motion. Next time it does happen, since it always occurs more than once, I will record it and send it to the NHTSA. I've been reading many different message boards across the internet this is a common occurrence. This issue needs to be repaired or vehicles bought back or replaced before someone dies!
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- Calumet City, IL, USA