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2016 Jeep Patriot FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 22 | 26 | 24 | 378 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 | 353 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | 381 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | 347 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
761 complaints filed by owners for this model year (43 involving a crash, 12 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Jeep Patriot FWD?
EPA figures for the 2016 Jeep Patriot FWD reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Jeep Patriot FWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Jeep Patriot FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 Jeep Patriot FWD?
Owners have filed 761 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Jeep Patriot FWD, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Jeep Patriot FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Jeep Patriot FWD (2016 Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.