2014 Jeep Patriot engine problems

The 2014 Jeep Patriot has 159 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

159

Engine complaints

18%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Patriot engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

13V552000EngineNovember 6, 2013 · 521 units

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.

Consequence

If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

What owners report

“I HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AS EVERYONE ELSE. THE THROTTLE LIGHTNING BOLT FLASHES, CAR WONT SHIFT OR DO MORE THAN 35. IT WONT RESPOND TO ACCELERATING. IT JERKS ALL OVER THE PLACE WHEN AT A LOW SPEED. I WENT OFF OF THE ROAD IN THE SNOW BUT WAS OK. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED IT KICKED INTO A LOWER GEAR,…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 31, 2019 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA has 159 complaints about the 2014 Jeep Patriot engine — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Jeep Patriot engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 13V552000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.