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2016 Jeep Patriot: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 762 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
762
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
25 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Manual 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Manual 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
Recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling › EngineDec 16, 2016 · campaign 16V907000
Chrysler (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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Jeep Patriot
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have?
Owners have filed 762 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (242), electrical system (100), transmission & drivetrain (74). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Jeep Patriot get?
Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.