NHTSA Safety Recalls
2016 Jeep Patriot Recalls
The 2016 Jeep Patriot has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Jeep Patriot built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2016 Jeep Patriot
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA 16V907000- The defect
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
- The risk
- If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2016 Jeep Patriot built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.