2016 Jeep Patriot: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Patriot years.
458 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Patriot?The 2016 Jeep Patriot has 458 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Jeep Patriot vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Patriot years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Patriot?
Across the 10 Patriot model years we track, complaint volume runs from 120 (2013) to 548 (2014). With 458 complaints, the 2016 Patriot sits above the model's median of 326.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Patriot
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 16V907000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with a strong consensus that the Patriot is an unreliable vehicle prone to frequent, costly repairs.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Patriot. See the full Patriot owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Patriot listings typically run $6,836–$10,798 across 2009 to 2017 model years.
Other Patriot model years
Compare every Patriot year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
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