2011 Jeep Patriot Jeep Patriot 2011

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2011 Jeep Patriot repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (32%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (32%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (5%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

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2011 Jeep Patriot transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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2011 Jeep Patriot

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loud whining noise, like the engine was about to fall out of the body, very scary. rpms topped out and not very reassuring when on a major interstate. te motor acted like i was pulling a fully loaded horse trailer. and you can only check at 

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2011 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

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 AWD

160000 mi

US $4000
Transmission overheated after approx 1 hour of driving. Went into limp mode. 
88000 mi Transmission would constantly overheat on a hot summer day and go into limp mode. And was told by Chrysler that it was 'normal' for a CVT. 
55400 mi Transmission filler tube broke off. The CVT transmission on these Jeeps are factory sealed. No reason to ever touch this, but while working under another car of mine I noticed something hanging from the jeep, it was this tube. 

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2011 Jeep Patriot Transmission Problems

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