2016 Jeep Patriot reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Jeep Patriot — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 748
- 312 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 222 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 43 reported crashes · 27 injuries · 12 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#632
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Jeep median
+240
median 508 across 163 Jeep records
Vs 2014-2018
+451
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
30%
Engine: 222 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Jeep Patriot
- ENGINE 222
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 95
- POWER TRAIN 73
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 73
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 45
1 recall on record for the 2016 Jeep Patriot
- NHTSA 16V907000 · 2017 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Jeep Patriot units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Jeep Patriot reliable?
NHTSA has 748 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Jeep Patriot and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine (222 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Jeep Patriot units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (222), electrical system (95), power train (73), unknown or other (73). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Jeep Patriot?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.