How many engine complaints does the 2010 Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA lists 22 Engine complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 16% of all 136 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Jeep Patriot engine stalling issue?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this engine problem area.

At what mileage do 2010 Patriot engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 54,000 miles.

What do owners say about the stalling problem?

Owners describe the engine stalling at stops or while driving, sometimes with the throttle warning light on, and in some cases mechanics could not find a cause on diagnostics.

Did the engine complaints lead to any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Patriot lists 1 crash and 2 fires among the reports, with 0 injuries.

2010 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Engine complaints for the 2010 Jeep Patriot, 16% of its 136 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 54,000. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 22; 16% of 136
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 54,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report random stalling while driving or sitting at a stop, sometimes recurring multiple times.
Drivers describe the engine hesitating or lurching during acceleration, occasionally without a diagnostic code found.
Some report the throttle control warning light illuminating along with a sudden stall or loss of power at highway speed.
Several describe the RPMs sticking high after acceleration and not returning to idle even after releasing the gas pedal.
One owner reported a wiring harness malfunction linked to a stall, and another found a plastic air inlet duct that had shifted onto the manifold, leaving a burned smell.
A separate case involved smoke and a fire tied to a starter wire and wiring near the radio.

When 2010 Jeep Patriot engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 19, 2012, latest Jun 29, 2023.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Jun 2023; peak Oct 2012 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Patriot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201022 (16%)
201188 (27%)
2012133 (38%)
201331 (26%)
2014189 (34%)
2015133 (42%)
2016265 (58%)
201713 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2010 Jeep Patriot have?: NHTSA lists 22 Engine complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 16% of all 136 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Jeep Patriot engine stalling issue?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do 2010 Patriot engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 54,000 miles.
What do owners say about the stalling problem?: Owners describe the engine stalling at stops or while driving, sometimes with the throttle warning light on, and in some cases mechanics could not find a cause on diagnostics.
Did the engine complaints lead to any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Patriot lists 1 crash and 2 fires among the reports, with 0 injuries.