2016 Jeep Patriot Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 43 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Jeep Patriot, 9% of that year's 458 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 51,500. Three crashes and two fires were reported in this area, but no related recall exists.
- Brakes complaints
- 43
- 9% of 458
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 51,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the ABS and traction control warning lights turning on after driving over speed bumps or uneven pavement.
- Some describe needing to press the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle, including one case where the vehicle rolled backward while stopped.
- Several complaints mention persistent brake squealing that continued despite repair attempts.
- One owner reported the vehicle moved on its own while parking at low speed with the brake pedal depressed, resulting in a rear-end collision.
- A separate report described a fire near the front of the vehicle that a dealer mechanic believed originated behind the battery, though the cause was not confirmed.
When 2016 Jeep Patriot brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 16, 2016, latest Jun 15, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Jeep Patriot
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Patriot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have?
- NHTSA lists 43 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Patriot, which is 9% of the 458 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Jeep Patriot brakes?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on the 2016 Patriot.
- At what mileage do 2016 Patriot brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2016 Patriot is 51,500 miles.
- Did the 2016 Patriot's brake issues cause crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 fires tied to brake-area complaints for the 2016 Patriot, with no reported injuries.
- How does the 2016 Patriot compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 Patriot's brake complaints made up 9% of its total complaints, lower than the 15% share seen in 2015 and the 13% share in 2014.