The Lemon Index2016 Jeep Patriot.
The 2016 Jeep Patriot is worse than average by owner complaints: 180 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 148, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, and it gets 21 to 25 mpg combined. The best Jeep Patriot year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 458 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Patriot year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 31K to 75K miles on the car (274 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 38K–86K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 20K–77K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 38K–83K miles
Recalls 1
- engine 2016
The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 104 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "2.0l or 2.4l engine replacement this bulletin involves replacing the long block due to a…
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L engine; If replacing…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedStall from crankshaft\camshaft failure2022–2025
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
11/27/18-broken wire at at pcm / 05/16/19-had to replace faulty win module /06/20/19-dealer suggested replace engine harness due to corrosion opted for repair kit .
2016 Jeep Patriot owner · NHTSA complaint 11221840
More owner reports
Driving down highway vehicle had sudden loss of all power. Headlamps flickered and everything shut off. Unable to put hazard lights on or use horn to warn oncoming traffic.
NHTSA complaint 10795204
I was not informed of this recall and had no knowledge why my car would stall. No notice was sent o my house. I want another vehicle, it can be used same year and style but fixed!
NHTSA complaint 11176030
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Jeep Patriot reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 148; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Patriot year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2016 Jeep Patriot problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (44%), electrical (17%) and transmission & drivetrain (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have?
1 safety recall (latest: engine). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Jeep Patriot get?
21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 Jeep Patriot safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2016 Jeep Patriot problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 31,000 and 75,200 miles. The middle report was at 50,500 miles, from 274 complaints.
Does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 16% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2016 Jeep Patriot cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Patriot year is better than the 2016?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2013 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works