How common are electrical problems in the 2016 Jeep Patriot?

NHTSA received 99 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Patriot, which is 22% of all 458 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the years listed.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2016 Jeep Patriot?

No. NHTSA's database lists no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints reported for the 2016 Patriot.

At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2016 Patriot is 52,840 miles.

What kinds of electrical failures do owners describe?

Owners describe sudden stalling, total power loss with flickering lights, a failing TIPM causing multiple systems to malfunction, and dashboard warning lights appearing together with drivability problems.

Have electrical failures led to crashes or fires?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Patriot includes 3 crashes and 2 fires, with 0 injuries reported.

2016 Jeep Patriot Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 99 of 458 total complaints (22%) filed on the 2016 Jeep Patriot, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Owners reported sudden power loss, stalling, and flickering lights, with a median failure mileage of 52,840. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 99; 22% of 458
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 52,840 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Sudden total loss of electrical power while driving, with headlights flickering and horn or hazard lights becoming inoperable.
Vehicle stalls without warning at highway and city speeds, sometimes causing loss of control or a rollover.
A faulty TIPM (totally integrated power module) reportedly causes the engine to die intermittently along with windshield wipers, A/C, and headlights turning on and off by themselves.
Dashboard warning lights (ABS, traction control, electronic throttle, stability control) illuminate together with cruise control failure and rough acceleration.
Horn stops working and tire pressure monitor warnings stay lit despite repeated dealer visits with no diagnosis.
All interior and dashboard lights went dark simultaneously on the highway before power was restored after restarting the vehicle.

When 2016 Jeep Patriot electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 21, 2015, latest Aug 13, 2026.

99 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Patriot model year

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

201022 (16%)
201136 (11%)
201247 (13%)
201312 (10%)
201490 (16%)
201565 (21%)
201699 (22%)
201710 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2016 Jeep Patriot?: NHTSA received 99 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Patriot, which is 22% of all 458 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the years listed.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2016 Jeep Patriot?: No. NHTSA's database lists no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints reported for the 2016 Patriot.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2016 Patriot is 52,840 miles.
What kinds of electrical failures do owners describe?: Owners describe sudden stalling, total power loss with flickering lights, a failing TIPM causing multiple systems to malfunction, and dashboard warning lights appearing together with drivability problems.
Have electrical failures led to crashes or fires?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Patriot includes 3 crashes and 2 fires, with 0 injuries reported.