Exterior Lighting Problems of Jeep Patriot

Jeep Patriot owners have reported 69 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (55 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Jeep Patriot


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Jeep Patriot

The Exterior Lighting problem

Car dies as I’m driving wiring issue   Read details...

The Headlights problem

2011 Jeep Patriot. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for repairs for failed headlight connectors. The consumer stated the bulb needed to be replaced 30 days after they were installed. The fog lights would turn and off as the steering wheel was turned. Updated 10/24/2017   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the turn signal socket was faulty. The contact researched online that the part was defective. Kunes country auto group of macomb (3200 e jackson st, macomb, IL 61455, (309) 837-5757) informed the contact that the parts and labor for   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Turning lights on in the car and the dash lights flash 5 - 6 times then go out. Doesn't matter if vehicle is stationary or moving when this occurs. Headlights, radio & dome light still work as well as turn signals and 4-way flashers.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

When in idle at a traffic light, the Jeep engine shut off randomly with a beeping alarm and red flashing bolt on the dash, required me to turn the key to the off position and restart the car, this has also happened once while vehicle was in motion.   Read details...




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