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2013 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 31 engine complaints for the 2013 Jeep Patriot, 26% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 54,000. There is one crash and one injury tied to this area, and no related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints
31
26% of 120
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
54,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls suddenly at highway speeds, including reports at 70 and 75 mph while using cruise control, with no warning before power loss.
  • Vehicle loses power and drops to 20-30 mph after prolonged highway driving, described as overheating and feeling like it is running out of gas.
  • Engine stalls at lower speeds, around 40 mph, sometimes without any dashboard warning lights.
  • Car will not restart for an extended period after stalling, requiring towing in at least one case after a 75 mph highway shutdown.
  • Rough running or 'skipping' engine develops over weeks and progresses into stalling, with dealers unable to find a fault during initial inspection.
  • Owners report stalling combined with loss of power steering or illuminated check engine, throttle, and stability control warning lights.

When 2013 Jeep Patriot engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 28, 2013, latest Aug 9, 2024.

2013 Jeep Patriot engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2013Sep 2013Apr 2015Jul 2016Dec 2017May 2019Feb 2020Aug 2024
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Aug 2024; peak Sep 2017 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2013 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.

  1. 201022 (16%)
  2. 201188 (27%)
  3. 2012133 (38%)
  4. 201331 (26%)
  5. 2014189 (34%)
  6. 2015133 (42%)
  7. 2016265 (58%)
  8. 201713 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Jeep Patriot have?
NHTSA lists 31 engine complaints for the 2013 Patriot, which is 26% of the 120 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Jeep Patriot engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area on the 2013 Patriot.
At what mileage do 2013 Patriot engine problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 54,000 miles.
Did the 2013 Patriot engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows one crash and one injury reported for the 2013 Patriot.
How does 2013 compare to other Patriot years for engine complaints?
The 2013 Patriot's engine share of 26% is lower than the 2016 model year's 58% and the 2015 model year's 42%, though comparisons across single years should be read with caution given different total complaint counts.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.