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2010 Jeep Patriot repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (36%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 67 repairs.
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2010 Jeep Patriot repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Jeep Patriot

Engine not specified

Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Mar 2011

8060 mi
Power outlet not functioning, dealer replaced module. 
Jeep Patriot in Ireland
Nov 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

8680 mi
Cruise control stopped working. 
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2010 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011

15500 mi
Noticed that the back seat floors were soaked through on both sides. They cleaned sunroof channels and resealed all the doors etc.  Also had hood latch replaced. Faulty sensor was saying hood ajar. Fixed under warranty 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - Sep 2014
Mar 2010

496 mi
Brake lights would stay on, even with the car not running.  
Dec 2010

15500 mi
I could not take the car of out park. Turns out that this is a common problem with this model of vehicle. The dealer adjusted a cable to correct the problem. There is an overide release mechanism. I found out about on the WEB. 
Aug 2012

31000 mi
I reported creaking noises from the rear. Replaced Toe Links (bushings seperated), part number 5105270AC. Also worked on the parking brake cable (boot split). Repairs were performed the week before around the parking brake cable. Something came apart, (a skid plate maybe?) and was rubbing againt the rotor making a very load noise. 
Sep 2012

31620 mi
Still dealing with creaking noises in the rear. The dealer replaced more suspension parts. Sorry, don't know exactly what was replaced. The problem is now gone. 
Jul 2013

37080 mi
Replaced several parts. I don't have the invoice in front of me so don't know which parts. 
Mar 2014

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. 
May 2014

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. 
Sep 2014

46500 mi
The jeep proved to be unreliable (left us stranded on at least 3 occasions) and had a nagging creak coming from the back of the vehicle. The dealer attempted several repairs under warranty but the noise kept coming back after a few months. 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Patriot in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2010 - Jun 2015
Sep 2013

80600 mi

C $400
Transmission overheat light came on. Check engine light was on, purge valve and EVAP canister vent valve replaced. 
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013

44000 mi

C $50
creeking noise rear suspension 
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
Aug 2015

58900 mi

C $80
Transmission made winding noise when sped up. The visit to the dealer was before warranty was out. I think the problem was caused by Guelph Chrysler. I was told a cap and level gauge was missing. Guelph missed them during 70000km services. 
Mar 2016

68200 mi

C $300
The right hand ball joint has to replaced. Both the left and right ball joints were replaced back in 70,000 kms. I was so disappointed back then about the jeep because I drove mainly on the city and hiway. I always avoid the pot holes. 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Patriot in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2016 - Jul 2019
Jan 2018

103000 mi

US $250
Oil pan gasket 
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada
May 2014 - Dec 2015
Jun 2014

21080 mi
Broken axel front right and leaking axel front left 
Dec 2015

31000 mi

C $900
Control arms both Both rear toe arms 
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2010 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017

47120 mi

C $800
Code 2116. Jeep replaced the ABS module but the problem has not been fixed. It seems that the real issue is the ABS pump. Considering the amount of repairs this car needs despite rarely being driven, I chose not to repair the problem. 
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2015 - Dec 2019
Jan 2016 Sunroof leak. 
Dec 2016

89900 mi

C $900
Relays and control board. Engine wouldn't turn off right away. Engine would have to be boosted to start. Battery and alternator were fine. 
May 2018

107260 mi

C $500
Worn out Wheel Bearing 
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2012 - Apr 2016
Sep 2013

27280 mi
Deceleration was jerky. An electrical connection was repaired to correct this. 
Aug 2014

37820 mi
Replaced rear shocks absorbers due to leaking. Both RH and LH tie rod ends changed to excess play. 
Aug 2015

45420 mi
Fluid was overheating, resulting in transmission whining and slippage. The diagnosis was a seized fluid bypass valve to the cooler. The valve was replaced under warranty, but I had to pay for the fluid replacement. 
Mar 2016

53940 mi

C $325
Front LH lower ball joint replaced. The damage may have been due to a loose object struck on the road. 
Jeep Patriot in Kansas, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2014
Jul 2013

53300 mi

US $100
Bad battery and alternator. One might have caused the other to go bad. Alt. was under lifetime warrantee. 
Jun 2014

71000 mi
Display for temp. not working. Water leaking through sunroof controller. 
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2009 - May 2018
Apr 2013

44000 mi

C $573
Replaced Tie-rod 
Aug 2013

47120 mi

C $100
Engine light came on. Traced to fuel fume recovery system. Tech cleaned the fuel filler neck tube of rust and applied dielectric grease. If engine light comes back again, will need to replace fuel filler neck $500 
Sep 2014

62620 mi

C $582
Replaced Lower Control Arm 
Sep 2015

70060 mi

C $520
Replaced right front lower control arm. Needs new bearing but not in stock. Will get fixed this week. 
Jun 2016

73780 mi

C $828
Intake manifold control runner stuck closed. replaced intake manifold 
Aug 2016

74400 mi

C $75
Brakes were making a scraping sound with each tire rotation. Dealer said backing plate was mis-aligned and fixed. 
Aug 2017

84320 mi

C $900
Noisy front end. Found driver's side wheel bearing was worn. Replaced. Also found 2 rear shocks were leaking but didn't have money to fix at the time Will schedule when have another 900$ to fix. 
Jeep Patriot in New Brunswick, Canada
Nov 2009 - Oct 2011
Jul 2010

8060 mi
replace front bushings waiting for rear suspension parts 
Jeep Patriot in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

1860 mi
paint peeling off front and back silver limited trim told they need to build a body shop come back in September.  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.  
Sep 2010

15500 mi
nose in front end . dealer test drove it and replaced some clips in the splash shield.  
Oct 2010

18290 mi
the navigation unit stopped working has happened before but kept fixing its self i guess this time i got it in when it was frozen. they are replacing it. drivers side seat foam is collapsing and they are replacing it. The foam anyway they finally painted my bumpers. now the navigation unit stopped working has hap-end before but kept fixing its self i guess this time i got it in when it was frozen. they are replacing it   told them the brakes are still making nose they checked them and told me the rotors need to be machined and that the 20000km brake warranty was up. but i proved it started back when it was 5000 or so and they are fixing them.  drivers side seat foam is collapsing and they are replacing it. The foam anyway  

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

93 mi
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. 
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2014

44640 mi
power steering high pressure hose was leaking..rnrepalced under extened warranty Dealer replaced ball joint table drivers side only. Replaced both the Lateral Links and the Toe Links on the drivers and the passenger side in the rear. This was because of the noise in back from the suspension. The noise is now gone.. :) This was the first trip to the dealer since new.. :) 
Nov 2014

49540 mi
I went in to change a ball joint passenger side and they also had to change the tie-rod end on both sides. 
Apr 2017

76260 mi

C $250
no crank no start. replaced 2 30 amp relays and repaired a wire. 
Jeep Patriot in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Nov 2015 - Apr 2017
May 2016

33480 mi
Rear window wiper motor seized up where wiper arm shaft exits aluminum housing. Disassembled and freed up o/p shaft. 
Dec 2016

35340 mi

C $120
Replaced rear trailing arm bushings and removed all connected components so that bushings could be lubricate. Original problem was excessive creaking in rear end suspension which is quite common with both the patriot and compass models. 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2018
Aug 2018

98000 mi

US $50
replaced battery 
Jeep Patriot in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

35000 mi

US $400
Shocks and struts needed to be replaced on passenger rear Gear shift cable needed to be replaced Brake cables were shifting/loose 
Jeep Patriot in Michigan, United States
May 2012 - Sep 2013
Jun 2012

43000 mi

US $160
Accelerator broke and detached during driving. I think many people would have required a tow. By pushing on the 'nub' that remained and using the cruise control, I was able to drive it to the dealership. Dealer replaced entire gas pedal assembly. 
Jeep Patriot in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
Nov 2012

24580 mi
low tire pressure light on all the time 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder CVT 2WD

Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

17360 mi
There has been a creaking in the suspension since i bought the car. This is the second trip back to the dealer about the issue. They say they can't hear it. Took it to an independent mechanic who heard it before we left his driveway. 

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