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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 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 15000 mi | Car stopped while traveling down the road. Dealer could not reproduce but the diagnostics showed that the yaw sensor had triggered the shutdown. No issues since then. |
2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 1860 mi | 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. |
| 15500 mi | nose in front end . dealer test drove it and replaced some clips in the splash shield. |
| 18290 mi | drivers side seat foam is collapsing and they are replacing it. The foam anyway |
2010 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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. |
| 33480 mi | Rear window wiper motor seized up where wiper arm shaft exits aluminum housing. Disassembled and freed up o/p shaft. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 49000 mi | Tire pressure sender module replaced. Sensors are corroding from salt and breaking off when you try to add air to tire. At near 200.00 apiece, I decided to have all sensors replaced with regular rubber valve stems and live with the warning light. |
| 278 mi | WARRANTY REPAIR. I took the Patriot in because of a broken backrest adjustment lever (front passenger side). Dealer gave no hassles. Only issue was they didn't have it in my vehicle's color. Am waiting for new part to come in. Will advise. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Water leakage during rainstorm into the vehicle, through rear tailgate washer hose grommet. Well-known problem for this model. re-sealed following manufacturer directives. |
| 20000 mi US $23 |
Missing splash shield bolts. Traded car in on a new model. |
| 309 mi | Windshield replaced Rock cracked it on highway,The replacement is better than the original he put a raised seal on the upper part. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 38000 mi US $100 |
Tailgate struts would not move tailgate all the way up |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 61000 mi US $300 |
Rear stablizer bar replaced |
| 17000 mi | During heavy rain, front and rear dome lights leaked. Dealer sealed roof rails and blew out sunroof drain lines. Rear dome light still leaks. |
| 3000 mi | Driver's window still exhibits grinding noise. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 88000 mi | Shaking steering wheel at highway speeds for the past year. Complained several times but issue could not be replicated. Multi tire rotations and wheels balanced 3 times. |
| 68300 mi US $500 |
tire pressure monitoring system/stem assemblies corroded |
| 15000 mi | Blinker not returning after turn. |
| 89000 mi US $56 |
Left rear tire pressure sensor had a slow leak and was replaced. |
| 12400 mi | Rear leak returned. Ordering rubber seal that goes around rear door. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Piece of foam under hood became dislodged. |
| 4340 mi | Replaced roof rails. |
| 95700 mi C $20 |
Replaced passenger windhield wiper nozzle |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 42000 mi US $66 |
The aluminum valve stems are BAD NEWS!!!! They crack, break and corrode. I had to replace one at 42k miles. |
| 64000 mi | Manual window was hard to roll up |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD
| 32000 mi | sound coming from engine, dealer claimed it was nothing |
| 34000 mi | still hearing engine noise dealer said it was tires, they checked the tires and said nothing was wrong. |
| 46000 mi US $575 |
I no longer own this vehicle jeep would not help with any repairs nor would the dealer. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 24000 mi | I asked service consultant to take a drive in my Patriot to hear the steering noise. He said it is only the turn signal reset switches making some clicking. I asked if they can stop it and he basically said no. |
| 35000 mi | Ticking sound from steering column. Mechanic first said he couldn't hear it - he later admitted he has a hearing problem from all the shop equipment ( duh..). They said they can't fix it, that it's mechanically fine. |
| 88000 mi US $240 |
Could not remove key. Mechanic determined that the key itself was worn out. Had to replace it and its remote at the same time, as they are integrated. |
| 43232 mi US $58 |
Customer states check engine light on and vehicle will not go over 40 MPH. U1146 Lost Communication with External Memory Stored DTC. Test drove and could not duplicate No Problems Found at this time. Test drove vehicle 165 miles with no Check Engine Li |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD
| 10000 mi | Water infiltration through rear dome light. Dealer examined vehicle and determined that water was leaking past Sirius satellite radio antenna. Removed and resealed. Problem has not returned. |
| 15000 mi | Rear dome light water leak returned a few months after initial repair. Dealership attempted another repair -- appears to be more effective than previous one. |
| 4000 mi | Turn off the horn on lock since the instructions in the owners manual do not work. |
| 37510 mi C $115 |
Transmission cooler line leaking at radiator entrance. Chrysler part #68021174aa. Replaced by independent shop. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 97500 mi US $950 |
Driver side door hinges broke with door in open position. |
2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| 5580 mi | Replaced instrument panel cover due to "discolouring". I believe they damaged it during one of the trips to repair the radio and used this as the reason to replace it. |
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