Recalls ·2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD

2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling — engine. Owners filed 458 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #8 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints458
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Engine and engine cooling — EngineCampaign 16V907000 · 16 Dec 2016

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine17 · 42%
Unknown or other10 · 25%
Electrical system8 · 20%
Engine and engine cooling5 · 12%
Seats5 · 12%
Power train5 · 12%
Air bags4 · 10%
Service brakes3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

202524
202616

From owner complaints

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.

Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The driver headrest deployed without being in an accident. Took my vehicle to Phillips Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership on November 24, 2025 and the associate informed of the recalls/warranty I have. The invoice comment from the dealership "Performed inspection driver side front headrest has failed cannot replace…

Air bags · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I continually have the same issue with this vehicle. It started only a couple of months after initial purchase and has happened various times since. Today was one of those days it occurred, the ABS system will turn on along with the traction control light in the middle of the freeway causing the vehicle to immediately…

Service brakes · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light and traction control warning light were illuminated. In addition, the contact…

Engine and engine cooling · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20091
20102
20114
20124
20131
20142
20151
20161
20170

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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