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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 615 repairs.
Jeep Patriot electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 90 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
| 24500 mi US $188 |
Replaced battery |
| 64000 mi US $250 |
Battery Replaced |
2014 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $24 |
Replace HVAC blend door |
2014 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 62498 mi US $100 |
Rear door lock |
2011 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 43000 mi US $320 |
Wire harness open circuit causing check engine light and break switch sensor malfunction. |
2010 Jeep Patriot
Engine not specified
| 8060 mi | Power outlet not functioning, dealer replaced module. |
| 15500 mi | Also had hood latch replaced. Faulty sensor was saying hood ajar. Fixed under warranty |
| 8680 mi | Cruise control stopped working. |
2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 496 mi | Brake lights would stay on, even with the car not running. |
2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 53300 mi US $100 |
Bad battery and alternator. One might have caused the other to go bad. Alt. was under lifetime warrantee. |
| 71000 mi | Display for temp. not working. |
| 17360 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. 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 |
2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 76260 mi C $250 |
no crank no start. replaced 2 30 amp relays and repaired a wire. |
2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 98000 mi US $50 |
replaced battery |
| 24580 mi | low tire pressure light on all the time |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 21700 mi | Passenger Front Power Window not working. Cause by window motor being jammed into regulator. Ordered new window motor & regulator (not in dealer inventory)arrived next day & repaired. |
| 82700 mi C $1900 |
Changed out alternator due to noise from drive pulley. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 103000 mi US $300 |
replaced Alternator due to bearing noise. Air Conditioner Compressor needed to be removed to replace Alternator. |
| 105000 mi US $90 |
Lost power to A.C. Compressor, MIL code O2 sensor, Mil Code A.C. Compressor, and Mil Code for Intake Manifold. All problems were caused by a broken ground wire on G110 located by Alternator. |
| 77000 mi US $500 |
alternator needed rebuilding |
| 51000 mi | Rear Passenger Side Window randomly stays open and won't close...suddenly closed 10 miles into the trip with a Toddler- we haven't opened it since. Extended warranty does not cover- just like the leak...will get rid of this car~ |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 6200 mi | warranty replace factory radio |
| 16000 mi | Dealer-installed remote start malfunctioning |
| 17000 mi | Ordered new wiring harness for remote start as selling dealer had installed harness incorrectly, causing alarm to go off when car was remote started while doors locked. |
| 18000 mi | New wiring installed, repair successful. |
| 19000 mi | Remote start malfunctioning again. Unclear what dealer did to resolve. |
| 62000 mi C $107 |
Interior instrument panels flashing on and off randomly when the headlights are on.Diagnostic test run but unable to determine actual cause. No repair made. |
| 90000 mi US $350 |
Noise from the engine bay was diagnosed as a failing alternator. Unit was replaced with remanufactured part supplied by the owner. |
| 93000 mi US $350 |
Previous repair in October 2017 had revealed that the AC compressor was making noise. Compressor was replaced by owner supplied part. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 42000 mi US $110 |
Replaced battery |
| 83000 mi US $10 |
left front blinker wasn't working. Couldn't get the bulb out, but fideled with it a bunch. started working again, but now the right front blinker is out. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 17600 mi | The ESP/BAS light came on. They replace an electrical part in the steering wheel, the "clockspring". Left the car in the morning at the dealer, and at 16h00, everything was done with a new part. |
| 14000 mi | Headlights/turn signal/wipers would stop functioning until battery unplugged. Multifunction switch replaced. |
| 17000 mi | Turn signal and headlights unreliable. Replaced instrument cluster. Problem back in 1 week. found issue with connector, rebuild connected and rerouted wires |
| 38300 mi US $140 |
Alternator seized and caused serp belt to shear |
| 40500 mi | battery died and had to be replaced |
| 80000 mi | Cd player would not eject cd and wouldn't play correctly. |
| 78000 mi US $15 |
Replaced headlight. Water was collecting in the compartment holding the light. Had to remove front passenger tire and wheel well panel to gain access. Seriously. |
| 91 mi US $300 |
Have something that’s draining the battery. Still not able to track it down. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 45000 mi US $100 |
Dealer said Alternator was worn |
| 46000 mi US $243 |
Rear passenger window would not go up, unable to access from passenger door, unable to access from driver window console. Rear windows hardly used, NO KIDS. |
2008 Jeep Patriot
Engine not specified
| 5000 mi | Security alarm kept sounding. Could not cancel via key fob or by starting car. Car still started but alarm still sounded. |
| 49600 mi | Unable to go out of first gear and engine light on. They tested it, thought it was a faulty mother board. Replaced,drove home, next day same problem. Diagnosed as faulty wire. Wiring signalled car to go into... |
| 101680 mi C $1000 |
Starter relay and battery |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 3100 mi | Burned out rt hand tail light. Burned out rt rear lamp bulb. |
| 20000 mi | Driver side tail light burned out. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 2000 mi | Driver's side window exhibited grinding noise. |
| 3000 mi | Sunroof leaked. |
| 142000 mi US $360 |
the clutch on the accessory belt was worn out and loud, replaced belt and alternator |
| 70000 mi | Heavy grinding noise, bad bearing in alternator. Replaced at no charge (and it's a used vehicle.) |
| 129300 mi US $450 |
Whining sound coming from engine bay, which varied with RPM (not speed)...isolated to the Alternator, replaced, now runs like new. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 20800 mi | blinker switch failed and was replaced |
| 88000 mi | TPM system registering wrong tires. Issue only involved the passenger side tires at first. Dealer tried to fix, all four tires were mixed up. Brought it back, they couldn't duplicate. |
| 500 mi | Defective fan replaced |
| 12000 mi US $100 |
A/C blower making noise (required cleaning); A/C duct came loose and fell out (required reattachment) |
| 50000 mi US $250 |
would not shift into gear from park. Brake sensor malfunction |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 23000 mi | HVAC drain tube plugged. |
| 32280 mi | the rear driver window raiser was defective , the window was raisng just halfway |
| 77500 mi C $60 |
Changed ac/heater blower motor |
| 218000 mi US $200 |
A/C system had a Freon leak |
| 34000 mi | Heating ductwork under passenger side dash came loose. |
| 65000 mi US $63 |
Rear wiper working intermittingly, they traced it to a fuse, replaced - also got oil change while there |
| 136300 mi US $150 |
Dead battery, but it presented itself as electrical problems. CD changer was trying to flip CDs. Keyfob was acting odd and thought there might be other problems. |
| 123000 mi US $695 |
Starter went out (second time in 3 years). Cost included tow |
| 140000 mi | A headlight had started to flicker then went out. Mechanic couldn't find cause. Gave Jeep to my parents. More lights went out and new shop found corroded ground wire and either cleaned or replaced it. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 27456 mi | Defective turn signal lever replaced. The lights just started doing odd things like staying on. Replace headlight switch. Covered by Warranty. |
| 50000 mi US $150 |
Blown "ignition source" fuse kept car from cranking and starting. |
| 10000 mi | Would not start, replaced module. |
| 100000 mi US $600 |
Replaced alternator |
| 80000 mi US $481 |
a lot of noise was alternator clutch fixed it noise stop |
| 148800 mi C $1200 |
alternator seized. |
| 16000 mi | Starter stayed engaged after starting the engine and destroyed itself. Replacement starter did the same less than a month later. |
| 10540 mi | My first repair in 21 months. The 4wd! Espbas and Traction control light was on, the 4x4 did not work. Dealer found multiple open circuits it was traced to a damaged wiring harness under the drivers carpet. Repaired the wiring harness. Jeep is fine. |
| 14880 mi | replaced tpim module but check engine light came back on before leaving the dealer. Took it back in and found electrical wire short in the harness going over the drivers side fender. Repaired within 2 hours and okay since. |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
Battery worn out. |
| 27000 mi | bad wire harness |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 74500 mi US $602 |
Bearings worn out in alternator. Replaced alternator. |
| 89000 mi US $100 |
Right front power door lock failed. Bought new actuator off Amazon and replaced it myself. |
| 38320 mi | The heater/AC blower motor was noisy and was replaced by the dealer under warranty. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 70000 mi | nav-radio display gone nuts. Radio still works, just corrupted display, unreadable. Dealer says they don't repair, just replace (for over $2000). Looking for repair shop. |
| 131300 mi US $180 |
Jeep had stalled twice. Was also getting an unusual Tire Pressure Monitoring System error. Dealer found battery was barely working. Replaced. This is the third battery in 5.5 years. |
| 145000 mi US $208 |
Replaced both steering wheel radio controls. |
| 150000 mi US $100 |
Replaced battery two months ago: this is fifth battery in vehicle in little over six years. Had mechanic look for any issues; he said alternator is pumping correct voltage. |
| 154000 mi | Bearing was going out. |
| 6000 mi | The Electronic Throttle Control ("ETC") warning light came on after driving continuously for 225 miles. No noticeable effect on driving. Shut off the engine for 5 minutes, restarted it, light did not come back on. Took it to the dealership's service depar |
| 5500 mi | Loose connection in wiring harness preventing turn signals, headlights, horn, and wipers from operating. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD
| 50000 mi | TPMS comes on with tires are ok pressures nothing could get it to read the tires in the right position or not bring up the display at startup. Repair is replacing a $375 computer to see if that works |
| 108500 mi C $700 |
big noise from alternator and not charging battery |
| 119940 mi C $600 |
Jeep had one headlight not working, defective power unit. Dealer installed relay kit to take control from the other headlight, to avoid replacing power unit, which would have been $1,300. $600. |
| 72000 mi US $275 |
Rear left window was repeatedly raised and lowered during freezing temperatures. This action damaged the window regulator. Dealer replaced regulator and performed inspection for lifetimie powertrain warranty contract. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 12000 mi | All brake lights were not working - a wire that was not secured properly upon assembly within the steering column has worked loose and disconnected. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 22000 mi US $10 |
Replaced failing/weak horn with more powerful air horns. |
| 23000 mi | Defective 6x9 speakers Window motor. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| 1860 mi | Satellite radio did not work properly. No sound out of right speakers. Replaced radio which did not fix problem. |
| 3720 mi | Try to fix satellite radio, sound out of one side only |
| 4340 mi | Ordered again. |
| 5580 mi | Fixed radio (after five repair trips) |
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