2016 Jeep Patriot cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 49 complaints for the 2016 Jeep Patriot, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep patriot. While attempting to turn into a parking lot, the contact removed her foot from the accelerator pedal to depress the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated at rapid speed without warning. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle accelerated faster. As a result, the contact crashed into a medical building and injured another person. The other person sustained bruising to the chest that required medical attention.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep patriot. The contact stated that while her husband was driving with the cruse control activated, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The driver was unable to deactivate the cruise control. The vehicle continue to accelerate. The brake pedal was depressed and was able to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The contact called stephen wade chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat dealer, (1724 hilton dr, st.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Patriot
- Engine 242 complaints
- Electrical system 100 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 74 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Seats 20 complaints