2015 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

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

103Engine complaints

32.9%Of all 313 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

ENGINE103 · 32.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61 · 19.5%

Unspecified / other53 · 16.9%

POWER TRAIN50 · 16%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL35 · 11.2%

Share of the 313 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Jeep Patriot overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE CAR STOPS RUNNING., THE ENGINE CUTS OFF. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK OR NEUTRAL TO RESTART THE…”NHTSA complaint 11174281 — filed 02/04/2019

“THIS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN MULTIPLE DIFFERENT CONDITIONS INCLUDING SLOW DRIVING AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND ON LEVEL OR INCLINES/DECLINES. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11171697 — filed 01/23/2019

“I AM SEEING MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. MY 2015 JEEP PATRIOT USED TO KICK BACK WHILE I WAS ACCELERATING WHICH DEVELOPED INTO A…”NHTSA complaint 11153631 — filed 11/25/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Jeep Patriot: 103 of 313 complaints on file (32.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have in total?

313 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and 3 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.