2009 Jeep Patriot Jeep Patriot 2009

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2009 Jeep Patriot repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (41%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

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2009 Jeep Patriot transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

55180 mi Losing power for a split of second while driving ~100km/h 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

18180 mi Entire driveshaft assembly has been replaced under powertrain warranty due to rubber boot defect. 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

81000 mi had a complete transmission rebuild at 62,000 miles under warranty 
82800 mi

US $1700
new clutch and t/o bearing 
87000 mi currently a problem with the transmission that is being fixed under warranty. Also bad throw out bearing that is under 10,000 miles old 
38000 mi Total replacement of 5spd manual trans. 
39000 mi Transmission bearing replacement and subsequent replacement of axle boot unit after first dealer shop (Larry H. Miller in Riverdale UT) did an incompetent repair job and pinched the boot. From May 28-June 17 I had a rental car for 18 days. 
48700 mi Manual transmission violently pops out of first gear. Reverse gear ended up needing to be replaced. This is the second time the transmission has been torn apart for several weeks at a time. I had to fight to get a loaner car. Will not buy a Jeep again. 
60760 mi

C $100
Multiple parts in transmission. 
5000 mi Transmission ground while going in reverse 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

29000 mi Whining noise at slow speeds. Foot off the throttle while decelerating. Transmission was replaced . Technician said it may have had a bad thrust bearing. 

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2009 Jeep Patriot Transmission Problems

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