Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2016 Jeep Patriot.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake Actuator problems |
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact turned the ignition off when she heard an unusual clicking noise. The contact later discovered that the battery had been drained. The contact stated this is a reoccurring failure that happens every two years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed actuator. The actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was advised to report the failure to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.