general problems of the 2012 Jeep Patriot

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that on several occasions, while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the gas pump shut off and only worked manually. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, and it was determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced due to a faulty fuel tank rollover valve. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while his son was attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel tank was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a cracked roll-over valve. The roll-over valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v142000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 44,500.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that he was unable to add fuel. When the fuel nozzle was inserted, fuel was gushing out and leaking from the fuel tank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 12v142000 (fuel system, gasoline).

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the throttle control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 13v120000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.