Complaints
745
Crashes
43
Fires
12
Injuries
27
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2016 Jeep Patriot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1221 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:59,470 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:2
#295 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:56,873 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:2
#373 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:60,751 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Jeep Patriot.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 221 | 3 | 2 | 59,470 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 95 | 3 | 2 | 56,873 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 73 | 2 | — | 60,751 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 45 | 2 | — | 49,733 mi | |
| Fuel System | 40 | — | — | 46,692 mi | |
| Airbags | 32 | 14 | 1 | 25,154 mi | |
| Brakes | 24 | 2 | 2 | 42,300 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 23 | 3 | — | 33,487 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 19 | 1 | — | 64,610 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 15 | 2 | — | 49,167 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | 1 | — | 25,813 mi | |
| Body Structure | 12 | 3 | 1 | 27,301 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 98,786 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 1 | — | 44,630 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 46,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 26,667 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 5 | — | — | 55,592 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window:Head | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Electrical:Actuator/Solenoid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Engine Problems
221
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
59,470
Electrical Faults
95
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
56,873
Transmission / Drivetrain
73
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,751
Unintended Acceleration
45
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,733
Fuel System
40
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,692
Airbags
32
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
1
Avg Miles
25,154
Brakes
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
42,300
Steering Defects
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,487
Electronic Stability Control
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,610
Seat-Related Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,167
Seat Belt Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,813
Body Structure
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
27,301
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,786
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,630
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,000
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,667
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,592
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window:Head
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Electrical:Actuator/Solenoid
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2016 Jeep Patriot
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~42,231 vehicles.
16V907000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~42,231 affectedChrysler (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.
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2016 Jeep Patriot — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2016 Jeep Patriot has 745 NHTSA complaints, 43 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 221 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (221 complaints, avg 59,470 mi); Electrical Faults (95 complaints, avg 56,873 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (73 complaints, avg 60,751 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 53,037 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Jeep Patriot include 43 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 27 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 42,231 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Jeep Patriot?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Patriot reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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