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Chart based on 34 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
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
15000 mi
Car stopped while traveling down the road. Dealer could not reproduce but the diagnostics showed that the yaw sensor had triggered the shutdown. No issues since then.
tire presser monitoring system not working right.Replaced system and replaced ignition as well got 2 new keys. told them about brake noise. Dealer could not reproduce.
15500 mi
nose in front end . dealer test drove it and replaced some clips in the splash shield.
18290 mi
drivers side seat foam is collapsing and they are replacing it. The foam anyway
Latch for rear door was out of alignment, so door was not closing properly. Rear tail gate would not close properly from the moment I brought this new car home. The 'gate' error message was appearing on dash and would not turn off. Dealer had to adjust the latch and now it closes properly and error message is gone.
33480 mi
Rear window wiper motor seized up where wiper arm shaft exits aluminum housing. Disassembled and freed up o/p shaft.
Tire pressure sender module replaced. Sensors are corroding from salt and breaking off when you try to add air to tire. At near 200.00 apiece, I decided to have all sensors replaced with regular rubber valve stems and live with the warning light.
278 mi
WARRANTY REPAIR. I took the Patriot in because of a broken backrest adjustment lever (front passenger side). Dealer gave no hassles. Only issue was they didn't have it in my vehicle's color. Am waiting for new part to come in. Will advise.
Water leakage during rainstorm into the vehicle, through rear tailgate washer hose grommet. Well-known problem for this model. re-sealed following manufacturer directives.
20000 mi
US $23
Missing splash shield bolts. Traded car in on a new model.
309 mi
Windshield replaced Rock cracked it on highway,The replacement is better than the original he put a raised seal on the upper part.
Shaking steering wheel at highway speeds for the past year. Complained several times but issue could not be replicated. Multi tire rotations and wheels balanced 3 times.
I asked service consultant to take a drive in my Patriot to hear the steering noise. He said it is only the turn signal reset switches making some clicking. I asked if they can stop it and he basically said no.
35000 mi
Ticking sound from steering column. Mechanic first said he couldn't hear it - he later admitted he has a hearing problem from all the shop equipment ( duh..). They said they can't fix it, that it's mechanically fine.
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.
43232 mi
US $58
Customer states check engine light on and vehicle will not go over 40 MPH. U1146 Lost Communication with External Memory Stored DTC. Test drove and could not duplicate No Problems Found at this time. Test drove vehicle 165 miles with no Check Engine Li
Water infiltration through rear dome light. Dealer examined vehicle and determined that water was leaking past Sirius satellite radio antenna. Removed and resealed. Problem has not returned.
15000 mi
Rear dome light water leak returned a few months after initial repair. Dealership attempted another repair -- appears to be more effective than previous one.
4000 mi
Turn off the horn on lock since the instructions in the owners manual do not work.
37510 mi
C $115
Transmission cooler line leaking at radiator entrance. Chrysler part #68021174aa. Replaced by independent shop.
Replaced instrument panel cover due to "discolouring". I believe they damaged it during one of the trips to repair the radio and used this as the reason to replace it.