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2014 Jeep Patriot Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 42 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Jeep Patriot, about 8% of its 548 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 62,000 miles. No related recall exists for this issue. Reported symptoms center on sudden power loss, hesitation, and fuel-filling problems.

Fuel System complaints
42
8% of 548
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
62,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power and jerking or hesitation while driving at highway speeds, sometimes tied to a fuel pump that was replaced but did not fix the issue.
  • Some vehicles would intermittently fail to start with no crank and no diagnostic codes found by the dealer.
  • Owners describe the electronic throttle control malfunctioning, causing violent shaking, bucking, or limp mode with reduced speed.
  • Several owners report the fuel tank will not accept gas normally, with the pump nozzle repeatedly clicking off before the tank is full.
  • One owner described a stuck roll-over check valve inside the gas tank that blocked proper venting.
  • Owners describe hesitation or near-stalling when accelerating from a stop, with the throttle system light appearing and disappearing.

When 2014 Jeep Patriot fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 15, 2015, latest Mar 27, 2025.

2014 Jeep Patriot fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2015Mar 2018Aug 2018Mar 2019Aug 2019Feb 2020Aug 2022Dec 2023
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2015 to Mar 2025; peak Aug 2018 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Patriot model year

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

  1. 201031 (23%)
  2. 201132 (10%)
  3. 2012102 (29%)
  4. 20139 (8%)
  5. 201442 (8%)
  6. 201527 (9%)
  7. 201643 (9%)
  8. 20173 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA lists 42 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Patriot, making up about 8% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Patriot fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system issue on the 2014 Patriot.
At what mileage do 2014 Patriot fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 62,000 miles.
What kind of fuel system problems do 2014 Patriot owners report?
Owners report sudden power loss and hesitation while driving, intermittent no-start conditions, throttle control malfunctions, and fuel tanks that are difficult to fill completely.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these fuel system complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the 42 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Patriot.

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.