We have classified the 1 complaints from 2013 Jeep Patriot about ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep patriot. while driving approximately 60 mph, a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. the contact discovered that the excessive heat from the exhaust caused the bumper to melt. the contact was concerned that the failure could cause a fire. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 33,000. update 01/15/16 ma
When driving this vehicle in the normal flow of highway traffic for 45 minutes or more, the car will overheat. when this happens the car drops in power /speed down to 20-30 mph. it feels as if you are running out of gas. this makes it extremely unsafe and dangerous to be able to get off the freeway without being either rear ended or side swiped. the car will continue to remain at the lower speed until you get off the highway and allow it to cool. *tr