2013 Jeep Patriot engine problems
The 2013 Jeep Patriot has 27 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
27
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“AS MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND BRAKING TO PARK THE CAR, THE ENGINE SPED UP AND ALL 4 WHEELS WERE SPINNING EXTREMELY FAST CAUSING HER TO THRUST FORWARD. SHE WAS NOT IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODE AT THE TIME. SHE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES HARDER TO SEE IF SHE COULD STOP THE VEHICLE BUT THE VEHICLE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2013 Jeep Patriot engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.