2016 Jeep Patriot recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 458
Latest campaign: Dec 16, 2016

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	1	Dec 16, 2016	16V907000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 16, 2016Latest campaign


Dec 16, 201616V907000	Engine and engine cooling: engine If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V907000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89. Campaign NHTSA 16V907000 · Dec 16, 2016

Dec 16, 201616V907000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V907000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V907000 · Dec 16, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component458

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

458Complaints filed

24Involving a crash

8Involving a fire

19Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	224	49	3	2	1
Electrical system	99	22	3	2	0
Unknown or other	75	16	4	4	4
Power train	74	16	2	0	1
Vehicle speed control	49	11	2	0	2
Fuel/propulsion system	41	9	0	0	0
Air bags	33	7	14	1	13
Service brakes	25	5	2	2	0
Steering	24	5	3	0	1
Seats	20	4	2	0	3
Electronic stability control (ESC)	19	4	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	18	4	0	0	0
Seat belts	14	3	2	0	1
Structure	13	3	3	1	1
Suspension	9	2	1	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Vehicle speed control
“One month ago while driving on Business US10, the vehicle had the sensation like the engine had stopped no acceleration, lightning bolts and engine light came on with a sound of a ding ding, ding.”
Filed 08/19/2026 · ODI 11757914
Electrical system
“My 2016 Jeep Patriot is cutting off while I’m driving on the highway at 65 mph. The lights on the dashboard are on and for no apparent reason.”
Filed 08/13/2026 · ODI 11756677
Electrical system
“I have a 2016 Jeep Patriot, and I am having intermittent stalling and the RPM gauge dropping to zero. It is a safety risk because you do not know when it is going to happen, and no warning lights come on the dashboard.”
Filed 08/10/2026 · ODI 11755904

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2016 Jeep Patriot recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Jeep Patriot. The most recent, 16V907000 (reported December 16, 2016), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Jeep Patriot?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 224 complaints out of 458 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Jeep Patriot?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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