One problem related to loud engine noise has been reported for the 2015 Jeep Patriot. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
(akp - any injuries? police report?) tl the contact owned a 2015 Jeep Patriot. While the vehicle was idling on the freeway in traffic, the contact heard an abnormal noise and observed coming from the vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it rolled down the road. The vehicle then caught on fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The dealer (elk grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep, 8575 laguna grove dr, elk grove, CA 95757 916) 405-2600 was contacted and did not assist. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that a complaint would be filed with Chrysler. The failure mileage was 18,060. The VIN was unavailable.