Jeep Patriot owners have reported 3 traction control system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common traction control system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's traction control system (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Traction Control System problems |
Tl the contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. While the vehicle was stopped, it rolled backwards. The brake pedal had to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. Also, the traction control indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 40 mph, the traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle started to vibrate abnormally and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owned a 2011 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 45 mph in the rain, the vehicle skid off the road. The vehicle crashed into a tree and landed in a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained arm, chest, leg, and forehead injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the driver's residence and later towed to an insurance lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.