What does the lightning bolt mean on a Jeep Patriot?
The red lightning bolt indicates that there is a problem with your Jeep’s Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). It measures the pressure which you put on the throttle and sends it, through sensors to a motor which opens the throttle in direct proportion to this pressure.
What are the top problems with the Jeep Patriot?
The 2016 model year got a little bit better than the previous years, with the body and paint still being the top problem category. The next highest problem issues with the Jeep Patriot involve the brakes, the engine, and the electrical system.
Is the Jeep Patriot a safe car to drive?
The Jeep Patriot is a fairly safe and reliable car, but earned lower rankings in many categories and earned a low ranking in the Car US News scorecard. It is also important to determine the overall IIHS safety ratings to determine if this is a confidence-inspiring car to drive.
When did the Jeep Patriot first come out?
The Jeep Patriot first debuted with the Jeep Compass in April 2006 for the next year, and shared a platform with the GS platform, differentiated only by their styling and marketing.
What’s the reliability of the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
2016 Jeep Patriot Reliability. The 2016 Jeep Patriot earned the #15 spot in the 2016 Affordable Compact SUVs category, but earned less favorable rankings in the 2016 Affordable SUVs with 2 Rows category, the Used SUVs with 2 Rows Under $15K category, and the Used Compact SUVs under $15K category.
The 2016 model year got a little bit better than the previous years, with the body and paint still being the top problem category. The next highest problem issues with the Jeep Patriot involve the brakes, the engine, and the electrical system.
The Jeep Patriot first debuted with the Jeep Compass in April 2006 for the next year, and shared a platform with the GS platform, differentiated only by their styling and marketing.
The Jeep Patriot is a fairly safe and reliable car, but earned lower rankings in many categories and earned a low ranking in the Car US News scorecard. It is also important to determine the overall IIHS safety ratings to determine if this is a confidence-inspiring car to drive.
2016 Jeep Patriot Reliability. The 2016 Jeep Patriot earned the #15 spot in the 2016 Affordable Compact SUVs category, but earned less favorable rankings in the 2016 Affordable SUVs with 2 Rows category, the Used SUVs with 2 Rows Under $15K category, and the Used Compact SUVs under $15K category.