We could use a little more info. Is it running rough before it quits or does it just drop dead? Can you restart immediately? Do you get the CEL? Does it throw a code?

 

CEL CHECK ENG LIGHT DUH!

 

it runs fine till it just cuts out softly, then you notice there is no power steering, starts right back up, and once the engine is warmer, it doesn't stall. no lights, need to get a code reader though. not sure what CEL is?

 

Codes: If your CEL is on, try turning the key on & off (don't go all the way to start) quicky three times, when you turn it on the third time it may give you a code down where the odometer reading is. I'm not sure this works on a Patriot but it worked on our Wrangler.

 

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Sorry, too quick on the submit.

I had this problem with my 08 Patriot after filling up with gas. On starting out if the station it would stall when I stopped. After stating again, all was fine. Culprit was my fuel tank and I had to have it replaced. This occured twice, every 5 years. Second time, got Chrysler to pay for half the cost. Was told it is the vaper capture portion getting fouled. I never overfilled (that I know of) , so not sure how it happened.

So, that is something to check.

 

I know this is an old thread but...My 2016 does this, I always run the vehicle for a few min before I drive off. It seems to help quite a bit. I have read some stall on the highway at full speed. Why is this not a recall? sounds like it could be dangerous.
I'm not even going to talk about the radio (another that should be a recall)

 

Sometimes stalls are caused by a failing crankshaft position sensor or the associated connector / wiring.

A stall or sputtering after fuel up can be caused by a sticking valve in the fuel tank, which is sometimes un-stuck by thumping on the fuel tank (drivers side) with a rubber mallet.

 

I am suspecting the sensor, someday when I am feeling especially wealthy I will take it in to be looked at.

 

FYI

Vehicle Detail Search - 2016 JEEP PATRIOT SUV 2WD | NHTSA

www.nhtsa.gov

 

Another thing to check is the power brake booster. If it's going bad it can cause a big vacuum leak when pressing the brake, though usually it will start feeling hard to press depending on how big the vacuum leak is.

 

Thanks, I'll be looking at that as well then.

 

Thanks, I have started to not up the Jeep
the first 2 times it stalled was shortly after filling up, the next couple of times wasn't