2016 Jeep Patriot drivetrain & axles problems
74 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2016 Jeep Patriot, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 74 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Sitting at a red light with foot on brake and auto “jumped” happened quickly do not know If any warning lights were on. It seams to now be not not shifting property resulting in a lag in power
It started about two years ago while driving down the road it started jerking like it was between gears . Took to dealership several times just to be told they couldn't find nothing. I told them something was wrong and its so bad when it happens vehicle stalls and almost dies. I have called jeep and they do nothing but blame it on a recall that has been done already. It has gotten so bad I bought my wife another vehicle and I'm driving it do to my safety concerns.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Patriot
- Engine 242 complaints
- Electrical system 100 complaints
- Cruise control 49 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Seats 20 complaints