2011 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

66Engine complaints

20.3%Of all 325 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE66 · 20.3%

SUSPENSION55 · 16.9%

POWER TRAIN53 · 16.3%

AIR BAGS43 · 13.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY41 · 12.6%

Share of the 325 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Jeep Patriot overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY MY INSTRUMENT PANEL LIT UP AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER. WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10906776 — filed 09/15/2016

“EVERYTIME I REFUEL MY VEHICLE, THE ENGINE STALLS AT LEAST TWICE UNTIL THE FUEL NEEDLE IS BELOW THE FUEL MARK. I DON'T OVERFILL MY VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10892268 — filed 08/01/2016

“MY PATRIOT WITH 108K MILES STALLED AT 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY 3X LAST NIGHT ON A 3 HOUR DRIVE. IT ALSO STALLED 4X TIMES…”NHTSA complaint 10883105 — filed 07/06/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Jeep Patriot have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Jeep Patriot: 66 of 325 complaints on file (20.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Jeep Patriot have in total?

325 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.