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Expensive Jeep Patriot repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (28%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (44%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 39 repairs.
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Jeep Patriot repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (78%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

25000 mi

US $1600
DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. THE CAR STARTED REVVING UP AND DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER MOVE. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. TOWED TO LANDMARK DODGE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. CHARGE $1500 FOR IMPROPER USE OF CLUTCH 

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2011 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range

36580 mi

C $1200
Front wheel bearings required replacement due to wear. 
55780 mi

C $250
Engine computer had to be refreshed to turn transmission computer back to original settings. 
61380 mi

C $200
Leaking rear differential. 

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2011 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

58900 mi

C $2000
replaced worn [stabilizer bar] parts 

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2011 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

160000 mi

US $4000
Transmission overheated after approx 1 hour of driving. Went into limp mode. 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range

45880 mi

C $800
Some kind of electrical module had to be replaced due to corrosion. The car would not start because of it. Cost $800 to replace the module. 
46080 mi

C $1300
several parts needed to be replaced in the front suspension and steering system. The front end of the care felt very loose. 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range

82700 mi

C $1900
Changed out alternator due to noise from drive pulley. Changed out L & R Lower Arm as ball joints are worn. 
96100 mi

C $350
Rear Struts leaking oil. Changed out Sway Bar Bushings 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

62000 mi

C $800000
Control Arms 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

35340 mi

C $1500
STRUT LEAKING REPLACE ALL FOUR 
42460 mi

C $900
control arm replacement 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

148800 mi

C $1700
Shocks and complete front tabilizers assembly 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

82800 mi

US $1700
new clutch and t/o bearing 

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2008 Jeep Patriot

Engine not specified

101680 mi

C $1000
Starter relay and battery 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

12000 mi

US $100
A/C blower making noise (required cleaning); A/C duct came loose and fell out (required reattachment) 
50000 mi

US $1000
worn wheel bearings  control arm replaced 
68300 mi

US $500
tire pressure monitoring system/stem assemblies corroded 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

48300 mi

US $1000
Sway bar, one tie rod and, one other suspension part 
56000 mi

US $500
The ABS sensor in one of the rear wheel bearings failed, causing the 4WD/AWD to come on all of the time. Bearing & sensor replaced. 
101000 mi

US $300
Passenger ball joint needed to be replaced. 
136300 mi

US $150
Dead battery, but it presented itself as electrical problems. CD changer was trying to flip CDs. Keyfob was acting odd and thought there might be other problems. 
140000 mi

US $400
Wheel bearings needed replacing 
152000 mi

US $1500
Clutch replacement 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

84000 mi

US $725
car was bucking...no computer code generated...turned out to be throttle plate...replaced all is well 
105000 mi

US $150
MIL generated a code that gas cap was loose...tests showed no lose cap...problem went away, has since returned 
78700 mi

US $2300
Clutch replaced, lining wore out at 124,000 miles. Rear axle seals leaking 
100000 mi

US $600
Replaced alternator 
159000 mi

US $2200
Clutch slave cylinder and clutch replaced 
148800 mi

C $1200
alternator seized.  rear wheel bearings replaced. 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

52000 mi

US $4700
Do not go to AAMCO, and don't buy a Jeep Patriot. 
58000 mi

US $800
Ball bearing failed on both side of the front axle. Had to replace brand new tires because of extreme wear on the interior of the tire. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

45000 mi

US $500
Right and Left ball joint went bad. Also replaced Tie Rod Ends due to eminent failure. Also sway bar bushings. 
50000 mi

US $3300
Fried wiring harness to the TCM causing the Catalytic Converter to block and fail. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range

39000 mi

US $394
Water leaked into cab from map lights. Dealer said it was bad seal on sunroof, so much water it couldn't drain away fast enough. Replaced seal. Could have been there entire time, cause it hardly ever rains here. 
88000 mi

US $240
Could not remove key. Mechanic determined that the key itself was worn out. Had to replace it and its remote at the same time, as they are integrated. 
96000 mi

US $475
Replaced two broken motor mounts. 
117000 mi

US $400
Bad tie rods, resulting in very strange and prominent knocks and squeaks. Engine mount was bad. Replaced. 
131300 mi

US $180
Jeep had stalled twice. Was also getting an unusual Tire Pressure Monitoring System error. Dealer found battery was barely working. Replaced. This is the third battery in 5.5 years. 
138000 mi

US $600
Rack and pinion replacement due to seals going bad and leaking. 
145000 mi

US $208
Replaced both steering wheel radio controls. 
150000 mi

US $100
Fuel system Replaced battery two months ago: this is fifth battery in vehicle in little over six years. Had mechanic look for any issues; he said alternator is pumping correct voltage. 
175000 mi

US $875
Three engine mounts replaced. 
178000 mi

US $1650
Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) replacement. Exhaust manifold/catalytic converter O2 sensor. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

138260 mi

C $1300
Loose balljoints 
53320 mi

C $350
tie rod ends + alignment 
70140 mi

C $1000
control arm bushings worn, had to replace entire arms. 
101680 mi

C $900
left-front wheel, both joints had play. replaced arm and rod (they didn't want to replace just joints) also wheel not moving freely-brake maintenance necessary 
108500 mi

C $700
big noise from alternator and not charging battery 
119940 mi

C $600
Jeep had one headlight not working, defective power unit. Dealer installed relay kit to take control from the other headlight, to avoid replacing power unit, which would have been $1,300. $600. 
78900 mi

US $1200
CV Joint broke, pulled out of drive Axle. Was replaced and is working good now 
80000 mi

US $400
Driver wheel bearing 
30000 mi

US $297
Tie rod end needed to be replaced. 
41000 mi

US $761
Replaced both front struts which were leaking - mainly because of planned road trip. 
51200 mi

US $1100
Replace right front tie-rod end because it was starting to be loose 
62200 mi

US $335
Intake control valve lit up the check engine light. Replaced valve. 
71000 mi

US $1700
Transfer case lost lubricant and was damaged. Needed complete replacement as repair not possible. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

72200 mi

US $1600
Significant rust to back brakes & rotors. Also caliper joint issues. They dismantled everything, replaced and cleaned. Also cleaned my front brakes at that point. There was an issue with the control arms being loose. They replaced all and also realigned my tires. 
65000 mi

US $4000
Transmission bearing went bad. Made a low grinding noise on deceleration. It's an irreplaceable part so the entire transmission had to be replaced. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

60320 mi

C $300
CV joints needed replacement. 
68820 mi

C $290
Replaced leaking seals. 
70060 mi

C $900
Ball joints were worn. 
91140 mi

C $1100
Clutch had to be replaced due to a mechanical failure. Axle seals leaking in front and one side of rear. 
104780 mi

C $145
Fluid had leaked out and there was major wear in the transmission. Transmission needs replacement. I am waiting for the part. The repair was completed at a cost of $4,200. 
110980 mi

C $1900
Leaking and worn shock and suspension parts, leaking seals. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

62000 mi

C $500
The vehicle would stop driving on its own. Slip from D to N and brake. 
71300 mi

C $1200
Bearing, strut, ball joint, tie rod all needed replacing front passenger side Main Computer needed to be replaced 

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