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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
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.
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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