Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Jeep Patriot
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Jeep Patriot has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 459 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V907000 Crankshaft Sensor May Fail Causing Engine Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 224 complaints
- Electrical System 99 complaints
- Unknown or Other 75 complaints
- Power Train 74 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 49 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 41 complaints
Of the 459 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 459 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Jeep Patriot shows a high number of complaints, particularly related to the engine and electrical system. The single recall addresses a critical engine stalling issue, which, if unresolved, poses a safety hazard. The predominance of complaints suggests reliability concerns, although the evidence could benefit from more specific data, especially regarding costs and precise failure mileages.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| Power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush and refill
- Battery check and replace
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling or hesitation
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual noises from transmission
- Electrical malfunctions
- Irregular vehicle acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Jeep Patriot at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.