The contact previously rented a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled without prior warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an auto rental center. The contact was unaware of the repair performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. Recently, the contact discovered there was an open investigation related to the similar defect under NHTSA action number PE12032 (engine). The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 12/11/12 updated 12/12/12

- Ballwin, MO, USA

The engine stalled after driving at highway speeds. Stalling occurs more often when I have been in traffic for a long period of time. Traveling at highway speeds then slowing down to stop in traffic then attempting to accelerate has cause the car to stall on several occasions. The car was taken to the dealership and the service center was told about the issue. They claimed that it was a software problem. The software was updated and the issue stopped for a bit. After approximately 3 weeks the stalling happened again.

- Boston, MA, USA

My 2011 Jeep Patriot (limited, trail rated) suddenly stalled while traveling 70-75 mph on the interstate. The car had been traveling on interstate/highway for approximately 3 hours prior to the incident, with no stops or problems. My husband was driving in the passing lane, noticed that the car started slowing despite pressing the gas pedal. He managed to merge through traffic to the side of the road. The engine had completely died before he came to a stop. No warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. No sputtering or shuddering occurred. There was no indication that the car had overheated. There was no indication anything was wrong until the car began to slow. He did have cruise control active at the time. The car had to be towed as it would not restart after the incident. (he tried to restart several times within the 30-45 minutes it took for the tow truck to arrive, it would try to start (it would turn over?) but would not actually start) additionally, I have noted twice the car took slightly longer to start after sitting in the sun all day, but this is really a non "issue" since it has always started. It just took maybe.5 seconds longer than normal on two occasions. I do not know if the start time is related, at all, to this stalling incident. This car is less than 1 year old, and has almost 18,000 miles on it. This event could have been extremely dangerous. Thankfully, there was no other vehicle immediately behind the car when this event occurred. The car is currently at the dealership for service tomorrow.

- Waynesville, MO, USA

I was driving on nb I-5 in a 2005 Subaru. The vehicle in front of me was this 2011 Jeep Patriot that I am complaining about. We were driving approx. 65mph. I was not tailgatting! the Jeep Patriot's power died. The driver thought she was not getting gas and kept hitting the gas pedal. She never hit the brake. I did not see a brake light and it took me a couple seconds to realize she had slowed, then stopped (that is why I put she was going approx. 30mph). Research shows it takes 2-1/2 time longer to brake if you do not see brake lights. She did not pull over to the median. Needless to say, by the time I slammed on my brakes, I hit her. I was still going about 55mph. My airbags deployed. My 85 year old mother was in the car with me and was seriously injured. I was also injured but was able to recover in a matter of 6-8 weeks. As I research this vehicle, I find that not only the 2011 Patriot has this problem, but so does the 2012 Patriot. When is Jeep going to do something about this problem. Apparently Jeep mechanics know this problem occurs but do not know why. Btw, this was a rental vehicle for the driver of the Patriot.

- Medford, OR, USA