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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%)

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2010 Jeep Patriot suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 20 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

35000 mi

US $400
Shocks and struts needed to be replaced on passenger rear 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

31000 mi I reported creaking noises from the rear. Replaced Toe Links (bushings seperated), part number 5105270AC. 
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. 
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. 
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

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. 
44000 mi

C $50
creeking noise rear suspension 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

44000 mi

C $573
Replaced Tie-rod 
62620 mi

C $582
Replaced Lower Control Arm 
70060 mi

C $520
Replaced right front lower control arm. Needs new bearing but not in stock. Will get fixed this week. 
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. 
31000 mi

C $900
Control arms both Both rear toe arms 
8060 mi replace front bushings waiting for rear suspension parts 
107260 mi

C $500
Worn out Wheel Bearing 
37820 mi Replaced rear shocks absorbers due to leaking. Both RH and LH tie rod ends changed to excess play. 
53940 mi

C $325
Front LH lower ball joint replaced. The damage may have been due to a loose object struck on the road. 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

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. 
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.. :) 
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. 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder CVT 2WD

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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2010 Jeep Patriot Suspension Problems

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