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Jeep Patriot repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (34%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (6%)

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Jeep Patriot brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

64000 mi

US $450
Replace Front and Rear Brakes 

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2011 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

92000 mi

US $140
Replaced brake sensor. 
39600 mi The ABS light came on and the sensor for the stability control had gone bad. Was replaced 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

31000 mi 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. 
37080 mi Replaced several parts. I don't have the invoice in front of me so don't know which parts. 

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2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

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. 
74400 mi

C $75
Brakes were making a scraping sound with each tire rotation. Dealer said backing plate was mis-aligned and fixed. 
17980 mi 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.  

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

61000 mi

US $281
Left rear wheel speed sensor failed causing problems with ABS, traction control, stability program and cruise control. Repair cost shown here includes $140 diagnostic fee. 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

57100 mi Replaced right rear wheel speed sensor 
99200 mi

C $50
replace front brake pads. Still in good shape after all these miles. 
117800 mi

C $100
Replace rear brake shoes for the first time. Brake cylinder easily damaged 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

14260 mi Severe squeal from rear brake pads, drums. Was repaired but the problem continues. I will return the vehicle ASAP for repairs. 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

52000 mi

US $100
ABS light on, changed ABS sensors, light re-appeared later 
54 mi ABS light would appear but self-clear after some time so dealer wasn't able to scan it on scheduled visit. Brought it over when it had appeared and made an apt. Took a while but they debugged it to ABS unit. 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

32000 mi

US $1
Installed New Front Rotors,Front Brake Pads and Hardware. Replace Rear Wheel Cylinders and Bleed all 4 Wheels. 
52000 mi

US $70
Was setting a code C2116–ABS PUMP MOTOR SUPPLY LOW VOLTAGE. Would go away for days when I smacked the ABS module with a stick. Replaced the EBCV with a used unit and used a Snap On Scan tool to initialize it. Bleed the system. 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

52700 mi replacing the caliper mounting bracket the bolts were seized 
20000 mi Faulty brake switch. Could not shift from Park and brake lights intermittent. Brake switch replaced in less than 45 mins and problem corrected 
12000 mi

US $40
Brake squeak  

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

95005 mi

US $856
Replace front brake pads, Replace rear brake pads, calipers, and brake lines.  
60400 mi

US $300
Traction control, ABS, 4x4, and ESP lights all illuminated. Driven to dealer next morning and found to be a wheel sensor malfunction. Wheel senser was replaced. 
86600 mi

US $300
Brake caliper locked up, couldn't remove brake pad, had to be replaced. 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

56000 mi

US $500
The ABS sensor in one of the rear wheel bearings failed, causing the 4WD/AWD to come on all of the time. Bearing & sensor replaced. 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

41000 mi Short in ESP system wires due corrosion. 
10540 mi Dealer did the TSB to turn ESP off. I had to explain it and show the TECH and point it out in the manual before they understood and then fixed it. The Tech even came out when I picked up the Jeep to show me that it worked. Jeep is working great. 
75000 mi

US $150
Wheel speed sensor failed 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

66300 mi warning dash light came on but no other symptoms didn't send or set a code, so not yet fixed 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

41540 mi Right rear caliper replaced prior to delivery because a little rusted and not releasing well. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

72200 mi

US $1600
Significant rust to back brakes & rotors. Also caliper joint issues. They dismantled everything, replaced and cleaned. Also cleaned my front brakes at that point. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 4WD

110000 mi

US $550
Master Cylinder needed to be replaced after bumping into a curb. 

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