10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,626 miles

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2014 Jeep Patriot engine problems

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2014 Jeep Patriot Owner Comments (Page 1 of 8)

problem #149

Dec 052023

Patriot

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving normal then suddenly power loss, jeep went into acceleration then loss of power, the ETC, traction control, and check engine lights came on, got a uo4o1 code, I was on the interstate with my son in the car. We were lucky to exit before horrible consequences. The electronic throttle control was bad.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #148

Dec 202023

Patriot

  • miles
Engine jerking really had while vehicle is in drive and idle hard while sitting still

- Lancaster, SC, USA

problem #147

Dec 182023

Patriot

  • 157,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the Emissions Recall U67. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 157,000.

- Marion, IL, USA

problem #146

Sep 012023

Patriot

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When travelling at high speeds, the engine repeatedly stalls, the engine light comes on the engine shuts down posing a major safety risk especially when on the highway at 65-70 mile hour speeds. There is a recall on similar models, but my vehicle's vin number is not showing. I am concerned that this vehicle has the same issue, but Chrysler is refusing to check it. The recall campaign number is N52 for a certain group of vehicles of the same model and the problem described is exactly what I am having with my vehicle. Essentially, my vehicle is posing a serious safety hazard and Chrysler is not willing to address it. I would appreciate any help with this matter. I have had two different mechanics look at it before I saw the recall and unable to detect the problem. Now that I have read the information on the recall, I want to have Chrysler review it for the recall. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

- Winchester, VA, USA

problem #145

Oct 172023

Patriot

  • miles
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.

- Wytheville, VA, USA

problem #144

Jun 012022

Patriot

  • miles
Engine stalled when I was driving

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #143

Feb 032023

Patriot

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle stops while driving and no engine light is coming the wheel locks up while driving and the engine shuts off

- Mccomb , MS, USA

problem #142

Nov 122022

Patriot

  • miles
One day I went to crank up my car and it would not even crank or turn over

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #141

Jul 012022

Patriot

  • miles
While traveling at approximately 45 mph the engine light came on my jeep decreased on speed and it wouldn-€™t go any faster than 30 mph. The engine started shaking/jerking then the engine light flashed on and off very quickly. Was able to Pull to the side of the road car completely stalled out just as I put it in park. This incident also occurred 2 weeks after having the catalytic converter replaced due to emissions recall and it was jerking. I had to have emit towed

- Mechanicsville, VA, USA

problem #140

Apr 242022

Patriot

  • miles
My jeep has revved up and lunged forward scream times over the past 4 months. I-€™ll have my foot on the brake and it-€™s trying to lunge forward. Today the engine light came on and it wouldn-€™t go any faster than 30mph and it was jerking. I had to have emit towed.

- Laurel, DE, USA

problem #139

Apr 102022

Patriot

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The Electronic Throttle Body has failed 3 times in 3 years. Each time it caused issued with the traction control, stability control, and precrash systems and others that require torque management, causing us to pull and making it unsafe to drive.. 2014 Jeep Patriot bought: 1/10/2015 | Electronic Throttle Body Assembly (Chrysler) first replaced/purchased: $385 1/19/2021 | Warranty replacement: August 2021 | purchased replacement (Techsmart/Standard Motor Products): $494.88 4/14/2022

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #138

Mar 032022

Patriot

  • miles
As my wife was heading to a doctor's appointment the electronic throttle body failed while she was on a busy highway during rush hour. The car had 51,524 miles on it. This is the second time that this part has failed. The first time was a little less than 40,000 miles. When this fails the vehicle loses power and becomes a rear-end collision hazard. I also own a 2016 Jeep Patriot and its throttle body failed at a little less than 40,000 miles.

- West Mifflin, PA, USA

problem #137

Nov 022021

Patriot

  • miles
My patriot keeps shutting down on and off while driving. It is really unsafe, I did some research and there are multiple complaints since 2014 from other people about the same problem. The steering wheel won't even move when this happened. I believe this is a manufacturing issue and I am reporting it. I had taken my car to the mechanic over and over again and they do not know why this is happening.

- Tarzana, CA, USA

problem #136

Nov 262020

Patriot

  • miles
I have a 2014 2.4L JEEP PATRIOT. I first noticed the problem when I was driving at 75 MPH between Mertzon Texas and Barnhart Texas, where there is no cell service unless you are on top of a hill. Then suddenly the check engine and the oil light came on and the vehicle began to lose speed no matter how much I pushed the gas peddle. The engine felt like it was running out of power and i was unable to accelerate, the engine began to stall and would not allow me to go over 15mph. The problem continued to get worse, while I pulled over and stopped, the engine would idle very heavily and sound rough. When I tried to proceed, the engine would stall, and my foot would be presing down on the gas pedalbut the car would not accelerate. Then after about a minute or the with the gas pedal down to the floor, the vehicle's rpms would jump and the it would go. But it continued the same pattern for about 15 miles, then it just died and would not start again for a few hours, but the issue was still the same, it would start but not move. Another issue is when the vehicle would be in park position and I would try to go in reverse, the engine would sound like it went into reverse, but it would not move, it would stall out and die. I have taken it to so many shops and they can not give an answer, they just say that the motor is blown. The problem is consistent with the NHS Recal-13V552000, so why does it still say that my vin in not affected when actually it is, but nothing is being done.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #135

Jul 152021

Patriot

  • miles
On 7/15, my sensor showed I needed a usual oil change. I have had no prior issues with my oil. I drove it to my brothers and there was a loud knocking sound, and my dad checked the dipstick showing zero oil in my engine. I took it down the street about 2 miles, and the engine was stalling the whole way. The engine completely failed. It wouldn-€™t take oil, it was completely failed. As of 11/2013, I did some research and my particular model of the vehicle has an open recall that apparently doesn-€™t affect my VIN, however, the recall 13v552000/N52 states that abrasive debri in the balance shaft bearing causes loss of engine oil pressure, causing the engine to stall and or fail. I-€™m at a loss, and it-€™s been open as of 11/2013.

- Atco, NJ, USA

problem #134

May 012021

Patriot

  • 151,059 miles
I have a 2014 2.4L Jeep Patriot. I first noticed the problem when I was driving at 60 mph, then suddenly the check engine light came on and the vehicle began to lose speed. The engine felt like it was running out of power and I was unable to accelerate. The engine began to stall and would not allow me to go over 20 mph. The problem continued to get worse. While stopped at a red light, the engine would idle very heavily. When I went to proceed, the engine would stall. My foot would be pressing down on the gas pedal but the car wouldn't accelerate. Then after about two minutes with the gas pedal down to the floor, the vehicle's rpms would jump to 4-5 and the vehicle accelerated. Another issue is when the vehicle would be in a parked position and then proceeded to be reversed, as I was turning the wheel to back up the engine started sputtering and stalled out. I had to completely turn the key off then back on to allow me to continue to reverse. I've taken it to so many shops that can't give me answers. The problem is consistent with the nhs recall- 13V552000

- Oviedo, FL, USA

problem #133

Apr 262021

Patriot

  • miles
2014 Jeep Patriot. Consumer writes in regard to engine balance shaft module. The consumer referenced recall N52/13V-552. The consumer stated the vehicle's engine would stall while driving due to loss of engine oil pressure.

- Butler, PA, USA

problem #132

Apr 142019

Patriot

  • 13,500 miles
The exhaust manifolds seem to be cracking in the same place. But the most popular issues is the red lightning bolt- check engine light(U0401)- and the traction controlf lights come on the dash and the car is stuck in "limp mode" and everyone is saying on Jeep site that its the throttle body and then some still have problems after that. I saw online there is a recall for the breaks, the engine in 2013, and the airbags and seat belt on the passenger side but I go to all the official sites and when I use my VIN the only recall is for the seatbelt. Please help

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #131

Feb 192021

Patriot

  • 60,100 miles
While driving in motion on a highway, since then and going forward it throws same lights on cluster each 1/4 mile!!! my vehicle throws a few warning lights on the instrument cluster(E.T.C.aka electronic throttle control, traction control, and check engine.) the vehicle starts to sputter and completely comes to a stall. I pull over as safe as I can and turn engine off then back on only to see no lights except check engine. Tried to drive home remaining short distance only to get same lights thrown on instrument cluster then sputters and stalls out.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #130

Jan 012020

Patriot

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle hesitated and loss motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to victorville motors (14617 civic dr, victorville, ca 92394, (760) 843-8317) however, was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Pinon Hills, CA, USA

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