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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%)
Chart based on 614 repairs.
Jeep Patriot engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 82 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 FWD
| 79000 mi US $65 |
Driver not able to control engine throttle. Issue traced to failed electronic throttle body device. |
2016 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi US $100 |
Bad sensor caused check engine light to come on. |
| 64000 mi US $400 |
Replace Oil Pan Gasket |
| 64000 mi US $36 |
Replaced spark plugs |
2015 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 17000 mi | Car completely became immobile on 4 spearate occasions while driving or starting from a stop. No steering, no accelerator, no power brakes, but the car is still running. VERY, VERY Dangerous. Jeep has since purchased the car back from us. |
2014 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| I received a check engine light one morning while I was driving to work. During the drive (approximately 45 miles), the check engine light went away and it did not return. |
2013 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 56000 mi US $604 |
Throttle Body had to be replaced. ETC light came on and would flash when trying to add acceleration. Service 4WD light also came on with stability control light, but from what I read, all three lights just come on when the throttle body has issues. |
2011 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 55180 mi | Issue with the electronic throttle control which had created a warning light along with engine check light. Results in a stutter in engine performance. No engine codes recorded and issue not resolved. |
2011 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 33480 mi C $338 |
Replaced primary and secondary thermostats. |
2011 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 160000 mi | New replacement transmission had same problem as old transmission. This trip the wiring harness for the transmission was replaced. |
2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 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. |
2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 80600 mi C $400 |
Check engine light was on, purge valve and EVAP canister vent valve replaced. |
2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 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 |
| 73780 mi C $828 |
Intake manifold control runner stuck closed. replaced intake manifold |
| 103000 mi US $250 |
Oil pan gasket |
| 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. |
2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 35000 mi US $400 |
Brake cables were shifting/loose |
| 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. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 19000 mi | poor fuel economy, excessive vibration, stalling, shifting rough |
| 20000 mi | Same problem, rough idle, poor fuel milage, stalling, hesitation |
| 54000 mi US $725 |
both thermostats and housing were replaced following a report of vehicle overheating while standing still |
| 17980 mi | I had the check engine light come on. The jeep showed rough idle at times. I checked with a code reader and found a "misfire on cylinder 1." I reset the code and the engine light then went out. Dealer later replaced a spark plug. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 88500 mi US $225 |
Noise from engine was diagnosed as being a failing idler pulley. Standard procedure is to replace all three pulleys (idler x 2, tensioner) as a set, which was done. |
| 117800 mi C $810 |
repair coolant leak from thermostat housing |
| 7000 mi | Had The oil changed and fixed the esp switch(does not turn all the way off) problem per tsb. Had The oil changed and fixed the ESP(does not turn all the way off)problem per TSB.Dealer knew nothing of the TSB I had a copy computer flashed no problems. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $800 |
Check engine light came on, shop said the intake manifold needed to be replaced |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 54140 mi | ESP could not be turned fully off, only partially off. TSB and computer reflash. Everythings OK now. |
| 62400 mi C $246 |
Car would not start. Starter relay was corroded and started wasn't getting any power. |
| 58000 mi | Some idiot at Midasfailed to tighten my oil plug. Idiot light came on, it was totally dry and the plug was missing. Waiting to check oil and filter for metals to assess damage. |
| 62300 mi US $275 |
Vehicle was sputtering. Dealer replaced spark plugs and cleaned throttle body. It still had issues after leaving the shop- seems to have resolved with new tank of fuel. Dealer wanted to replace throttle body. |
| 71300 mi US $300 |
Throttle body failed. It started having issues a year ago- cleaning bought it some time but it finally failed. |
| 65700 mi US $500 |
The car would run rough & if cold the engine would cut out around 3k to 3.5k rpm's. A local mechanic tried but then recommended I go to the dealer. They had to do many diagnostic tests and finally found it to be a solenoid in the exhaust. |
| 60760 mi C $100 |
Replace water pump. |
2008 Jeep Patriot
Engine not specified
| 71260 mi | ENGINE LIGHT NEVER SWITCHES OFF |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 28000 mi | Reflashed to fix incorrectly functioning "ESP OFF" switch. |
| 63240 mi C $350 |
Throttle body failed. Replaced with a new one. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 17000 mi | Engine runs harder |
| 200000 mi US $400 |
crank position sensor was bad |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 72000 mi US $675 |
Electronic Throttle Control problem - 3 different Jeep dealers could not figure out the problem. Searched the problem on internet - many Jeep Patriot owners had the same unsolvable problem. |
| 72000 mi | elec throttle control |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 152000 mi US $1500 |
Clutch replacement |
| 61000 mi US $224 |
Wireless control harness failed, thus immobilizing the car. Would not start. Not covered under lifetime powertrain warranty. |
| 108000 mi US $650 |
Had to replace the PCM |
| 3100 mi | Transmission sensor defect (grinding when in 3rd gear) |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 19000 mi | Some Patriots built in early 08 would not show ESP full off in the display. The TSB calling for a new programming flash cures this problem. |
| 77000 mi US $752 |
Fan relay |
| 48240 mi C $500 |
Oil pan rusted, causing oil leak. |
| 84000 mi US $725 |
car was bucking...no computer code generated...turned out to be throttle plate...replaced all is well |
| 105000 mi US $150 |
MIL generated a code that gas cap was loose...tests showed no lose cap...problem went away, has since returned |
| 78700 mi US $2300 |
Clutch replaced, lining wore out at 124,000 miles. |
| 136000 mi | Rod bad in engine. dealer wanted $4900 for repair. I traded Jeep in. |
| 25000 mi | PCM board replacement. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 93000 mi US $20 |
Gas cap seal went bad causing the check engine light to come on. Replaced gas cap and message went away. |
| 98913 mi US $743 |
Took the vehicle in for its five year Lifetime Warranty inspection. Had to replace the oil pan seal and timing chain seal as they were leaking and the dealer would not approve the inspection until those two repairs had been made. |
| 76000 mi | Car has routinely stalled about once/month, sometimes more. Pull up to a stoplight, idles strangely, engine shuts off, electronics stay on. Taken it to dealership & other shops numerous times over the last 1.5yrs. No one can figure it out. |
2007.5 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 35960 mi A $400 |
Issue with engine trans.Complained 12 months into warranty.Car hesitates to move when accelling. Dangerous especially in heavy traffic. Fear tail end or T-bone collision. Now 2 years out of warranty. Still no fix. Dealer now unhelpful. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 49000 mi £100 |
Overfuelling injector. Injector ultrasonically cleaned. Fuel cam timing is out unable to correct due to inadequacies of Jeep diagnostic software Failed tandem pump |
| 60000 mi £208 |
Changed faulty injector wiring loom using original VW parts (the motor in this car is manufactured by VW) |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD
| 50000 mi US $3300 |
Fried wiring harness to the TCM causing the Catalytic Converter to block and fail. |
| 620 mi | Engine check light came on; error code P0741. Told by shop mgr. it was false alarm, system reset. Engine light came on again after picking up vehicle. Went right back to dealer and dropped off. P0741 -Bad sensor-circuit board replaced this time. Due to this and bad repaint job service mgr. retired rather than get fired - this was the last half-ass "re |
| 28000 mi | Had CVT software updated as suggested by a Chrysler TBS. Jeep really drove fine before, however, got it done before factory warranty expired. Hard to tell if it helped much, but did get a mileage bost of 1 to 2 mpg. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 90300 mi C $80 |
Change spark plugs. |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
FLUID LEAK-ENGINE---THERMOSTAT HOUSING SEAL/GASKET LEAKING BETWEEN HEAD AND HOUSING. INSTALLED NEW SEAL AND THERMOSTAT PURGED AIR FROM SYSTEM PROBLEM FIXED. |
| 6000 mi | Couldn't calibrate the compass to the correct zone. Turns out it wasn't recognizing the car in park (a requirement to set the settings) unless you removed the key and reinserted it and turned on the ignition, which apparently 'reset' it. Zone is now set f |
| 96000 mi US $475 |
Replaced two broken motor mounts. |
| 117000 mi US $400 |
Engine mount was bad. Replaced. |
| 150000 mi US $100 |
Fuel system |
| 154000 mi | Transmission and engine mounts |
| 175000 mi US $875 |
Three engine mounts replaced. |
| 178000 mi US $1650 |
Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) replacement. Exhaust manifold/catalytic converter O2 sensor. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD
| 62200 mi US $335 |
Intake control valve lit up the check engine light. Replaced valve. |
| 75300 mi US $500 |
Stock exhaust replaced, cat-back. |
| 100000 mi US $95 |
Check engine light turned on - OBDII code indicated bad signal coming from O2 sensor with no other symptoms. TSB software update to ECM corrected problem. |
| 50220 mi | Check engine light (MIL) - constant, not flashing (means jeep is driveable). Dealer detected code P0455 - EVAP SYSTEM LARGE LEAK. Reason: bad Evaporative System Integrity Monitor (ESIM). Reason: salt on the roads. ESIM is cheap - about $15. |
| 94000 mi US $750 |
Code P2004 intake manifold rudder stuck open, there is a TSB for it. Dealer was able to repair the part instead of replacing the entire manifold which made repair cheaper |
| 148000 mi US $353 |
Exhaust manifold rudder stuck open |
| 60300 mi US $150 |
fuel pump replaced |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 62000 mi US $50 |
Electronic throttle control box broke and I lost control of the car. System needed to be replaced. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 99000 mi US $900 |
Fuel filler neck leak due to rust causing check engine light to be on |
| 43000 mi US $460 |
Fuel pump had a burnt terminal, part was replaced. |
| 76000 mi US $95 |
intake actuator stuck in bank one |
| 16740 mi | Fuel cap light would not go off. Repeated shutoff & flashing did not fix it. Replace of computer module did not fix it either. A corroded wire in the fender was at fault. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 3000 mi | Car stalled & wouldn't stay running for more than 5 seconds on subsequest starts. No codes set. Dealer could not duplicate. Possibly related to immobilzer reader located in the steering column or the throttle body. We have to wait for it to happen again. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 71300 mi C $1200 |
Main Computer needed to be replaced |
| 113700 mi US $100 |
Reset computer for check engine light codes jeep in shop for same check engine light issue - needs new intake manifold - warranty company will not pay for a new one only used. |
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