172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Jeep Patriot in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 202179000 miUS $65 | Driver not able to control engine throttle. Issue traced to failed electronic throttle body device. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201843000 miUS $100 | Bad sensor caused check engine light to come on. | ||
Jun 202277000 miUS $360 | Front lower control arm / ball joint. |
Jeep Patriot in New Jersey, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 202124500 miUS $188 | Replaced battery |
Jeep Patriot in New Jersey, United States Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 202264000 miUS $1100 | Replace Front and Rear Brakes Replace Oil Pan Gasket Battery Replaced | ||
Jul 202264000 miUS $10 | Replaced spark plugs Replaced front & rear sway bar bushings |
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Jeep Patriot in Maryland, United States Sep 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
Aug 201717000 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. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Jeep Patriot in Arizona, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 20142000 mi | piece of cladding fell off drivers side door shortly after delivery. Dealer replaced it at no charge. It took a while for the part to come in. It was not fastened to the door properly from the factory. |
Jeep Patriot in Michigan, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 20138800 mi | Driver side front plastic seat trim broken. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Sep 2021100000 miUS $24 | Replace HVAC blend door |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Jeep Patriot in Ohio, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Feb 2014100 mi | Replaced seals around the sunroof. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 2014 | 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. |
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Jeep Patriot in Texas, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jun 201862498 miUS $100 | Rear door lock |
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Jeep Patriot in Maryland, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201544000 miUS $586 | Failed C/V Joint Wheel Bearing, Tie Rod End |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Jeep Patriot in Colorado, United States - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 201315000 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. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Jeep Patriot in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jun 201756000 miUS $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. |
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Jeep Patriot in Georgia, United States - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201525000 miUS $1600 | DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. THE CAR STARTED REVVING UP AND DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER MOVE. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. TOWED TO LANDMARK DODGE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. CHARGE $1500 FOR IMPROPER USE OF CLUTCH |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 202185000 mi | Rear sub-frame was rusted. Fixed under warranty which was extended due out to 10 years due to this being a known issue. | ||
Dec 202186000 miUS $640 | Needed new rear axle on one side and brakes. |
Engine not specified
Jeep Patriot in Washington, United States Aug 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
Aug 2014 | loud whining noise, like the engine was about to fall out of the body, very scary. rpms topped out and not very reassuring when on a major interstate. te motor acted like i was pulling a fully loaded horse trailer. and you can only check at |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
Jeep Patriot in Alberta, Canada Jan 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Feb 201453560 miC $680 | Rear wheel bearings had to be replaced already. |
Jeep Patriot in Missouri, United States - Nov 2011 | |||
Aug 2011900 mi | Replace left front upper door panel | ||
Nov 20115000 mi | Wheel Alignment |
Jeep Patriot in Alberta, Canada Nov 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
Mar 201536580 miC $1200 | Front wheel bearings required replacement due to wear. | ||
Jun 201655180 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. | ||
Jul 201655780 miC $250 | Engine computer had to be refreshed to turn transmission computer back to original settings. | ||
Dec 201661380 miC $200 | Leaking rear differential. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201418600 mi | Replaced both front ball joints under warranty | ||
Feb 201858900 miC $2000 | replaced worn [stabilizer bar] parts |
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Mar 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
Sep 201632240 miC $333 | Left Front ball joint was replaced with subsequent wheel alignment performed. | ||
Nov 201633480 miC $338 | Replaced primary and secondary thermostats. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 201492000 miUS $140 | Replaced brake sensor. |
Jeep Patriot in Tennessee, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
Aug 201355400 mi | Transmission filler tube broke off. The CVT transmission on these Jeeps are factory sealed. No reason to ever touch this, but while working under another car of mine I noticed something hanging from the jeep, it was this tube. |
Jeep Patriot in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jan 2014 | Transmission would constantly overheat on a hot summer day and go into limp mode. And was told by Chrysler that it was 'normal' for a CVT. |
Jeep Patriot in Michigan, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201543000 miUS $320 | Wire harness open circuit causing check engine light and break switch sensor malfunction. |
Jeep Patriot in Georgia, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
Aug 201439600 mi | The ABS light came on and the sensor for the stability control had gone bad. Was replaced |
Jeep Patriot in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 | |||
Feb 2014160000 mi | Transmission overheated after approx 1 hour of driving. Went into limp mode. New replacement transmission had same problem as old transmission. This trip the wiring harness for the transmission was replaced. |
Engine not specified
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
Mar 201115500 mi | Noticed that the back seat floors were soaked through on both sides. They cleaned sunroof channels and resealed all the doors etc. Also had hood latch replaced. Faulty sensor was saying hood ajar. Fixed under warranty |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 20118060 mi | Power outlet not functioning, dealer replaced module. |
Jeep Patriot in Ireland Nov 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
Aug 20128680 mi | Cruise control stopped working. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
Mar 2010496 mi | Brake lights would stay on, even with the car not running. | ||
Dec 201015500 mi | I could not take the car of out park. Turns out that this is a common problem with this model of vehicle. The dealer adjusted a cable to correct the problem. There is an overide release mechanism. I found out about on the WEB. | ||
Aug 201231000 mi | I reported creaking noises from the rear. Replaced Toe Links (bushings seperated), part number 5105270AC. 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. | ||
Sep 201231620 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. | ||
Jul 201337080 mi | Replaced several parts. I don't have the invoice in front of me so don't know which parts. | ||
Mar 201445880 miC $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. | ||
May 201446080 miC $1300 | several parts needed to be replaced in the front suspension and steering system. The front end of the care felt very loose. | ||
Sep 201446500 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. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Aug 201558900 miC $80 | Transmission made winding noise when sped up. The visit to the dealer was before warranty was out. I think the problem was caused by Guelph Chrysler. I was told a cap and level gauge was missing. Guelph missed them during 70000km services. | ||
Mar 201668200 miC $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. |
Jeep Patriot in Alberta, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Sep 201380600 miC $400 | Transmission overheat light came on. Check engine light was on, purge valve and EVAP canister vent valve replaced. |
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Mar 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Oct 201344000 miC $50 | creeking noise rear suspension |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jun 201421080 mi | Broken axel front right and leaking axel front left | ||
Dec 201531000 miC $900 | Control arms both Both rear toe arms |
Jeep Patriot in Alberta, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 20101860 mi | paint peeling off front and back silver limited trim told they need to build a body shop come back in September. 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. | ||
Sep 201015500 mi | nose in front end . dealer test drove it and replaced some clips in the splash shield. | ||
Oct 201018290 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. drivers side seat foam is collapsing and they are replacing it. The foam anyway 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 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. drivers side seat foam is collapsing and they are replacing it. The foam anyway |
Jeep Patriot in New Brunswick, Canada Nov 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
Jul 20108060 mi | replace front bushings waiting for rear suspension parts |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - May 2018 | |||
Apr 201344000 miC $573 | Replaced Tie-rod | ||
Aug 201347120 miC $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 | ||
Sep 201462620 miC $582 | Replaced Lower Control Arm | ||
Sep 201570060 miC $520 | Replaced right front lower control arm. Needs new bearing but not in stock. Will get fixed this week. | ||
Jun 201673780 miC $828 | Intake manifold control runner stuck closed. replaced intake manifold | ||
Aug 201674400 miC $75 | Brakes were making a scraping sound with each tire rotation. Dealer said backing plate was mis-aligned and fixed. | ||
Aug 201784320 miC $900 | Noisy front end. Found driver's side wheel bearing was worn. Replaced. Also found 2 rear shocks were leaking but didn't have money to fix at the time Will schedule when have another 900$ to fix. |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
Sep 201327280 mi | Deceleration was jerky. An electrical connection was repaired to correct this. | ||
Aug 201437820 mi | Replaced rear shocks absorbers due to leaking. Both RH and LH tie rod ends changed to excess play. | ||
Aug 201545420 mi | Fluid was overheating, resulting in transmission whining and slippage. The diagnosis was a seized fluid bypass valve to the cooler. The valve was replaced under warranty, but I had to pay for the fluid replacement. | ||
Mar 201653940 miC $325 | Front LH lower ball joint replaced. The damage may have been due to a loose object struck on the road. |
Jeep Patriot in Kansas, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jul 201353300 miUS $100 | Bad battery and alternator. One might have caused the other to go bad. Alt. was under lifetime warrantee. | ||
Jun 201471000 mi | Display for temp. not working. Water leaking through sunroof controller. |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Nov 2015 - Dec 2019 | |||
Jan 2016 | Sunroof leak. | ||
Dec 201689900 miC $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. | ||
May 2018107260 miC $500 | Worn out Wheel Bearing |
Jeep Patriot in Minnesota, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2019 | |||
Jan 2018103000 miUS $250 | Oil pan gasket |
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 201747120 miC $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. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 201093 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. |
Jeep Patriot in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Nov 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
May 201633480 mi | Rear window wiper motor seized up where wiper arm shaft exits aluminum housing. Disassembled and freed up o/p shaft. | ||
Dec 201635340 miC $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. |
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201444640 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.. :) | ||
Nov 201449540 mi | I went in to change a ball joint passenger side and they also had to change the tie-rod end on both sides. | ||
Apr 201776260 miC $250 | no crank no start. replaced 2 30 amp relays and repaired a wire. |
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Jeep Patriot in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jun 201243000 miUS $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. |
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
Aug 201898000 miUS $50 | replaced battery |
Jeep Patriot in Prince Edward Island, Canada Oct 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
Nov 201224580 mi | low tire pressure light on all the time |
Jeep Patriot in Tennessee, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201235000 miUS $400 | Shocks and struts needed to be replaced on passenger rear Gear shift cable needed to be replaced Brake cables were shifting/loose |
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201317360 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. |
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Jeep Patriot in Great Britain Jan 2010 - May 2010 | |||
Apr 20104000 mi | Creaking coming from control arm bushes |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
Aug 201021700 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. | ||
May 201131118 mi | Replace rear cargo cover, as the handle broke off. Replaced with new cargo cover, under warranty. Replace rear cargo cover, as the handle broke off. Replaced with new cargo cover, under warranty. | ||
May 201582700 miC $1900 | Changed out alternator due to noise from drive pulley. Changed out L & R Lower Arm as ball joints are worn. | ||
Oct 201589340 miC $20 | Front Map light leaking water onto dash. Checked sunroof drain tubes & found the left side drain was blocked. Used compressed air to blow out blockage and water tested. Seems to have fixed the issue. | ||
Mar 201696100 miC $10 | Front Map light again leaking water onto dash. Checked sunroof drain tubes & found this time the right side drain was blocked. Used compressed air to blow out blockage and water tested. Seems to have fixed the issue. | ||
Apr 201696100 miC $350 | Rear Struts leaking oil. Changed out Sway Bar Bushings |
Jeep Patriot in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
Aug 201012000 mi | Water coming into vehicle through front dome light assembly after steady rain. Driver's side visor clip broke when extending visor; fracture has evidence of adhesive suggesting previously broken and sttempt to repair it. Notified customer service rep who followed up on the water leak; will replace at next oil change. | ||
Mar 201119000 mi | Leaks at the front dome light and passenger front pilar due to clogged water drain tube in sunroof. Dealer mechanic used compressed air at drain tube opening to clear and recommended routine cleaning of water collection tray inside sunroof. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Jeep Patriot in Washington, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2019 | |||
Aug 201351300 miUS $846 | Front ball joint failure found during inspection. Replaced both left and right lower control arms. | ||
Sep 201661000 miUS $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. |
Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
Sep 200993 mi | Missing roof rack bar. Should be delivered in 2 weeks | ||
Sep 201455180 mi | Losing power for a split of second while driving ~100km/h | ||
Mar 201562000 miC $800000 | Control Arms |
Jeep Patriot in Michigan, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
Sep 201373000 miUS $600 | ball joint | ||
Feb 201474600 miUS $790 | Replaced all four struts | ||
Apr 2017109000 miUS $600 | right outer tie rod right front wheel bearing and right and left rear toe links |
Jeep Patriot in Puerto Rico Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 2009278 mi | Front passenger reclining lever was broken. 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. |
Jeep Patriot in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jun 201117980 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. |
Jeep Patriot in Missouri, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
Oct 201277000 miUS $500 | alternator needed rebuilding | ||
Dec 2015108000 miUS $375 | Ball joints replaced. |
Jeep Patriot in Maryland, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2019 | |||
Aug 201149000 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. | ||
Jun 201368000 mi | Replaced Right and Left Bottom Control Arm Assembly which was covered by my extended warranty. Also had rear brake pads replaced at my cost. | ||
Apr 2017101000 miUS $300 | Loose tie rod ends that prevented alignment. Replaced inner and outer tie rods. | ||
Jun 2017103000 miUS $300 | replaced Alternator due to bearing noise. Air Conditioner Compressor needed to be removed to replace Alternator. | ||
Sep 2017105000 miUS $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. | ||
Jan 2018108000 miUS $124 | Lower right lower ball joint broke damaging the Axle and control arm. lower control arm assembly (which included ball joint and axle assembly. Note both lower control arm assemblies were replaced in 2013 earlier. | ||
Aug 2018114000 miUS $400 | Noisy front wheel bearing. Replaced bearing and one speed sensor which was broken trying to get off. Auto Care Warranty would only cover the cost of the wheel bearing that they priced on the internet. With my 100.00 deductible, I would up paying almost half the cost. | ||
Mar 2019114000 miUS $375 | Brought Jeep in for brake inspection after hearing noise and have air filter replaced. Brakes were ok but both lower control arm/ball joint assembly were loose. This was the 3rd time in 114,000 miles that these were replaced. |
Jeep Patriot in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 201051000 mi | Replaced lower control arm Water leaks through the Domelight during heavy rainstorms 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~ |
Jeep Patriot in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - May 2014 | |||
Aug 201019000 mi | poor fuel economy, excessive vibration, stalling, shifting rough | ||
Sep 201020000 mi | Same problem, rough idle, poor fuel milage, stalling, hesitation | ||
May 201454000 miUS $725 | both thermostats and housing were replaced following a report of vehicle overheating while standing still |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Apr 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
May 20108680 mi | Noise (loud clunk) in the rear suspension at passenger side. Dealer check the suspension, everything is OK ...but the noise is still present. Replace a right rear toe link. Repair is OK |
Jeep Patriot in Washington, United States May 2013 - Nov 2018 | |||
May 201788500 miUS $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. | ||
Sep 201790000 miUS $500 | Noise in front end diagnosed as failing left front axle bearing, which was replaced. | ||
Oct 201790000 miUS $350 | Noise from the engine bay was diagnosed as a failing alternator. Unit was replaced with remanufactured part supplied by the owner. | ||
Apr 201893000 miUS $350 | Previous repair in October 2017 had revealed that the AC compressor was making noise. Compressor was replaced by owner supplied part. |
Jeep Patriot in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201647000 miUS $598 | ball joints from factory were pressed in to control arm and thus both had to be replaced. Even after-market control arms had pressed in ball joints as is the same on many similar vehicles. This one was not taken off-road other than very few. | ||
Jun 201853000 miUS $300 | On a "tripcheck" before letting my wife take the Jeep for an extended trip, The mechanic found that one of the tie rods was sub-par. I asked that he save the parts for me. When I picked it up, he showed me the entire drivers side tie rod. Both ends of the tie rod had slack and worst of all is the threads of the adjustment were mis-manufactured to have slack in them. That means that there was a flex in the threads that allow for adjustment even when the backnut was tight (IE wheel alignment). |
Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
Oct 20096200 mi | warranty replace factory radio |
Jeep Patriot in North Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Feb 201137000 mi | Sunroof leak | ||
Feb 201257100 mi | Replaced right rear wheel speed sensor |
Jeep Patriot in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 201016000 mi | Dealer-installed remote start malfunctioning | ||
Sep 201017000 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. | ||
Oct 201018000 mi | New wiring installed, repair successful. | ||
Dec 201019000 mi | Remote start malfunctioning again. Unclear what dealer did to resolve. |
Jeep Patriot in Alberta, Canada Mar 2015 - Nov 2022 | |||
Nov 201586840 miC $300 | Design of Lower Control arm bushing is horrible and this is a real weakness in this otherwise great car. if you buy a patriot budget $600+ to replace the lower control arms which has the bushing pressed into it | ||
Apr 201799200 miC $50 | replace front brake pads. Still in good shape after all these miles. | ||
Jul 2018117800 miC $100 | Replace rear brake shoes for the first time. Brake cylinder easily damaged | ||
Nov 2020117800 miC $810 | repair coolant leak from thermostat housing |
Jeep Patriot in Missouri, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 201120000 miUS $23 | Missing splash shield bolts. Traded car in on a new model. |
Jeep Patriot in Vermont, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2020 | |||
Aug 2009309 mi | Windshield replaced Rock cracked it on highway,The replacement is better than the original he put a raised seal on the upper part. | ||
Mar 20107000 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. | ||
Nov 201336500 miUS $300 | Lower end ball joint. | ||
Dec 201336000 miUS $250 | Tie rods | ||
Dec 2016121000 miUS $400 | Rear alignment out replacement of rear alignment stable bar bolt. dealer never align the vehicle when front ball joints were replaced.in 2014 causing misalignment |
Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jun 201335340 miC $1500 | STRUT LEAKING REPLACE ALL FOUR | ||
Nov 201442460 miC $900 | control arm replacement |
Jeep Patriot in New Brunswick, Canada Nov 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
Dec 2008 | Water leakage during rainstorm into the vehicle, through rear tailgate washer hose grommet. Well-known problem for this model. re-sealed following manufacturer directives. | ||
Dec 201216740 miC $200 | Right side front LCA (Lower Control Arm) had to be replaced due to the ball joint was discovered as shot. In new vehicles no way to replace ball joint, so the entire LCA assembly has to be replaced. Replaced with aftermarket LCA (cheaper). | ||
May 201318180 mi | Entire driveshaft assembly has been replaced under powertrain warranty due to rubber boot defect. |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Nov 201362000 miC $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. | ||
Feb 201463020 miC $400 | The tie-rod end was loose and needed to be replaced. |
Jeep Patriot in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jul 201228000 mi | Knocking noise heard under front of vehicle while steering over small bumps | ||
Aug 201228500 mi | Immediately after last trip, exact same symptoms were heard again. Returned with vehicle to dealer the next week. They kept it for 3 days and said they found a rock in the suspension and took it out (total BS). Symptom still exists. | ||
Jun 201334000 mi | Knocking noise heard under front of vehicle while steering over small bumps never fixed. Unclear exactly what it was. Seemed to be there when cold but not once warmed up. Very strange. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018148800 miC $1700 | Shocks and complete front tabilizers assembly |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
Apr 201113640 mi | Very annoying squeek noticed in rear suspension area it was repaired by lubricating to rear sway bar assembly. I suspect the sway bar had seized up because I now notice quite a difference in drive. I will remind them to check every visit. | ||
Jun 201114260 mi | Severe squeal from rear brake pads, drums. Was repaired but the problem continues. I will return the vehicle ASAP for repairs. | ||
Sep 201116120 mi | Rear sway-bar squeeks and goes away after dealer lubricates the area. Not sure why it has to be lubricated periodicaly. Also the original rear brake problem was corrected by turning down the brake drums. | ||
Apr 201325100 mi | Replaced worn "ball joint tie rod assembly on right wheel also replaced bushings in sway bar. Caused by pre-mature wear due to low kms.This repair was estimated at about $600 (no warranty)but Chrysler did a free good will repair. Great Stuf | ||
Nov 201329140 miC $700 | Ongoing problem with balljointtie-rod wearing out. Replaced left assembly due to wear and knocking noise. Right side assembly was replaced previously. |
Jeep Patriot in Ohio, United States Jun 2009 - Feb 2014 | |||
Feb 201442000 miUS $110 | Replaced battery |
Jeep Patriot in Texas, United States May 2022 - Nov 2022 | |||
Jul 202290000 miUS $800 | Check engine light came on, shop said the intake manifold needed to be replaced | ||
Oct 202283000 miUS $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. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
Apr 201365700 miUS $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. | ||
Sep 201370000 miUS $285 | Ball joint was well worn and making a thumping noise when hitting bumps especially during turns. I did a good amount of off-road driving this summer which can explain some of the wear. | ||
Apr 201477500 miUS $370 | Needed sway bar links and ball joint. | ||
Aug 201480000 mi | Cd player would not eject cd and wouldn't play correctly. |
Jeep Patriot in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2021 | |||
Dec 20095000 mi | Transmission ground while going in reverse | ||
Mar 201114000 mi | Headlights/turn signal/wipers would stop functioning until battery unplugged. Multifunction switch replaced. | ||
Aug 201117000 mi | Turn signal and headlights unreliable. Replaced instrument cluster. Problem back in 1 week. found issue with connector, rebuild connected and rerouted wires | ||
Sep 201438000 miUS $100 | Failed state inspection due to lower control arm Tailgate struts would not move tailgate all the way up | ||
Oct 201438300 miUS $140 | Alternator seized and caused serp belt to shear | ||
Jan 201540500 mi | battery died and had to be replaced | ||
Aug 201544900 miUS $100 | tie rod replaced | ||
Sep 201752000 miUS $100 | ABS light on, changed ABS sensors, light re-appeared later | ||
Nov 201754 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. | ||
Apr 201856000 miUS $100 | bushings and lower control arm |
Jeep Patriot in Florida, United States May 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
May 201481000 mi | had a complete transmission rebuild at 62,000 miles under warranty | ||
Jul 201482800 miUS $1700 | new clutch and t/o bearing | ||
Oct 201487000 mi | currently a problem with the transmission that is being fixed under warranty. Also bad throw out bearing that is under 10,000 miles old |
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Jul 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
Aug 201017600 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. | ||
Jan 2011 | ESP could not be turned fully off, only partially off. TSB and computer reflash. Everythings OK now. | ||
Mar 201124180 mi | Water was comming down from the sunroof into the front dome light. | ||
Oct 201134100 miC $250 | Lots of suspension works to do: both front tabs (loose ball joints), front and rear link kit | ||
Mar 201352700 mi | Leaking sunroof cause water dripping down from the front dome light. | ||
Apr 201353300 miC $234 | Water was leaking from the sunroof in the front dome light. The replace both front drain. | ||
Jul 201355780 miC $680 | Replaced both rear shock and sway bar. | ||
Sep 201357660 miC $273 | Replaced right rear bearing. | ||
Nov 201358900 miC $333 | Replaced front right sway bar bushing | ||
Jan 201453460 miC $240 | Replaced right front bearing. | ||
Apr 201462400 miC $246 | Car would not start. Starter relay was corroded and started wasn't getting any power. | ||
May 201463240 miC $174 | Rear driver side bearing. | ||
Mar 201573160 miC $718 | Replaced both front shock (leaking), and a tie rod. | ||
Apr 201573660 miC $175 | Replaced both front bushing | ||
Nov 201580760 miC $385 | Change front right tie-rod, and front left link kit. |
Jeep Patriot in Montana, United States Dec 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
May 201012300 mi | Boot around manual shifter developed a tear. |
Jeep Patriot in Utah, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201338000 mi | Total replacement of 5spd manual trans. | ||
Jun 201339000 mi | Transmission bearing replacement and subsequent replacement of axle boot unit after first dealer shop (Larry H. Miller in Riverdale UT) did an incompetent repair job and pinched the boot. From May 28-June 17 I had a rental car for 18 days. | ||
Apr 201448700 mi | Manual transmission violently pops out of first gear. Reverse gear ended up needing to be replaced. This is the second time the transmission has been torn apart for several weeks at a time. I had to fight to get a loaner car. Will not buy a Jeep again. | ||
Mar 201558000 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. | ||
Jul 201562300 miUS $275 | Outer tie rod ends were shot. Replaced them with Moog parts with lifetime warranty. Dealer wanted $100 more for repair with inferior Mopar parts no different from the ones that failed. 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. | ||
Jul 201671300 miUS $300 | Throttle body failed. It started having issues a year ago- cleaning bought it some time but it finally failed. | ||
May 201778000 miUS $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. | ||
Apr 201884000 miUS $900 | Rack and pinion replaced. Failed | ||
Jan 202291000 miUS $800 | Complete failure [of tie-rod]. Wrecked a set of new tires |
Jeep Patriot in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Sep 201239680 miC $70 | The shifter knob came loose and fell off. | ||
Sep 201360760 miC $100 | Multiple parts in transmission. Replace water pump. Replaced right and left control arms. |
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Jeep Patriot in California, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201446000 miUS $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. |
Jeep Patriot in California, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jul 201426000 miUS $1 | Dealer misdiagnosed snap/clunk feeling in Steering Column. Steering Column was replaced ,and paid for by Jeep under good will ,but did not fix the issue. Vehicle has had a snap/clunk in front suspension going over small potholes for 4 years. This visit the dealer mis-diagnosed the noise as the front struts again for the fourth time. | ||
Nov 201428000 mi | Both Lower Control Arms were replaced. Repair did not correct problem. | ||
Jan 201538700 mi | Whining noise at slow speeds. Foot off the throttle while decelerating. Transmission was replaced . Technician said it may have had a bad thrust bearing. | ||
Mar 201532000 miUS $1 | Installed New Front Rotors,Front Brake Pads and Hardware. Replace Rear Wheel Cylinders and Bleed all 4 Wheels. | ||
Jun 201645000 miUS $100 | Dealer said Alternator was worn | ||
Jun 201752000 miUS $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. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
Jeep Patriot in Great Britain May 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
Jul 201047000 mi | water coming in thru rear roof light | ||
Aug 201050000 mi | Continuing problem with leak. Headliner has been removed so that I can find the place myself where the water is coming in. I've had the headliner removed and I'm trying to locate the source of the leak myself | ||
Nov 201051000 mi | Car has been back four times for this problem. Still not solved. |
Engine not specified
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
May 2014101680 miC $1000 | Starter relay and battery |
Jeep Patriot in Great Britain Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 20085000 mi | Security alarm kept sounding. Could not cancel via key fob or by starting car. Car still started but alarm still sounded. |
Jeep Patriot in Botswana Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
May 201271260 mi | ENGINE LIGHT NEVER SWITCHES OFF |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
Jeep Patriot in California, United States Dec 2007 - Aug 2010 | |||
Apr 20083100 mi | Burned out rt hand tail light. Burned out rt rear lamp bulb. | ||
Feb 200920000 mi | Driver side tail light burned out. |
Jeep Patriot in Indiana, United States Sep 2007 - May 2009 | |||
Apr 20086000 mi | Major water (rain) leak into cab of vehicle. Leak found around front seal of vehicle and resealed by dealer. Hopefully corrected this problem. |
Jeep Patriot in Arizona, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 201028000 mi | Lower control arm need to be replaced. Ordered parts. Reflashed to fix incorrectly functioning "ESP OFF" switch. | ||
Mar 201030000 mi | Replaced lower control arm and misc parts. | ||
Oct 201038300 miUS $100 | Front ball joints on lower control arms. |
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Aug 201052000 miUS $150 | Front passenger side tie rod end was bad, and replaced. |
Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201463240 miC $350 | Throttle body failed. Replaced with a new one. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Jeep Patriot in Virginia, United States Dec 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
Jan 200916000 mi | DURING HEAVY RAIN, FRONT AND REAR DOME LIGHTS LEAKING. DEALER RESEALED ROOF RAILS AND BLEW OUT DRAIN LINES ON SUNROOF. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE LEAK. WASHED VEHICLE SAME DAY VEHICLE RETURNED. REAR DOME LIGHT STILL LEAKING. | ||
Dec 200917000 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. | ||
Jan 201016600 mi | DEALER STATED THEY REPAIRED LEAK. HOWEVER DURING RAIN STORM, REAR DOME LIGHT STILL LEAKING | ||
Mar 201018000 mi | DEALER REPAIRED LEAK |
Jeep Patriot in Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jun 201270000 mi | Heavy grinding noise, bad bearing in alternator. Replaced at no charge (and it's a used vehicle.) |
Jeep Patriot in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Dec 201048000 miUS $750 | loose tie rod ends both sides replaced both lower control arms replaced |
Jeep Patriot in Jalisco, Mexico Sep 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
Mar 201121700 mi$285 | Front shock absorbers completely worn out. Switched to third party shocks, car feels fine now. | ||
Dec 201126040 mi$350 | One rear (non-drive) wheel bearing was going bad. Both were replaced. |
Jeep Patriot in Arkansas, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2017 | |||
Dec 20071000 mi | Rain water leak resulting in water collecting in footwell of back seat on driver's side, traced to faulty weather strip around rear door. | ||
Feb 201036000 mi | Rain leak w/water collecting in rear seat footwell behind driver's seat. Was verbally told leak @ A-pillar & replacement wtx strip was on order, but was never called; paperwork officially says they couldn't find a leak & now warranty is over. Grinding noise in drive train when driving at crawl speeds (as in a parking lot) when speeding up/slowing. Dealer "tightened a heat shield" which they said solved the problem, but it made no difference. Still have "lifetime" warranty so we'll see. | ||
Nov 201272200 miUS $400 | Took vehicle in for 5-year lifetime powertrain warranty; ball joint problem identified and repaired. | ||
Jul 2016129300 miUS $450 | Whining sound coming from engine bay, which varied with RPM (not speed)...isolated to the Alternator, replaced, now runs like new. |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
Mar 201131000 mi | CONTROL ARM |
Jeep Patriot in California, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 20082000 mi | Driver's side window exhibited grinding noise. | ||
Apr 20083000 mi | Sunroof leaked. Driver's window still exhibits grinding noise. | ||
Apr 200912000 miUS $40 | Brake squeak Rattle in or near passenger seat | ||
Jun 200915000 mi | Squeak from passenger side. I repaired it myself by wedging a small piece of foam between the seat-belt-connector to the seat and the seat-track. | ||
Sep 200917000 mi | Engine runs harder Driver's side door panel came undone, rattling and a gap. |
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Feb 2014 - Aug 2017 | |||
Apr 201448360 miC $219 | front control arm bad ball joint right & left and tie road | ||
Jun 201449600 mi | replace the inner tie-rod | ||
Sep 201452700 mi | replacing the caliper mounting bracket the bolts were seized | ||
Oct 201667580 miC $350 | oil was leaking from 1 front struts and back also. there was a bad vibration in front on the side were the struts was bad. | ||
Aug 201773160 miC $900 | front vibration front change control arm inner tie roads front axles all moter mounts STILL HAVE THE VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION |
Jeep Patriot in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Feb 2015200000 miUS $400 | crank position sensor was bad | ||
Jun 2015142000 miUS $360 | the clutch on the accessory belt was worn out and loud, replaced belt and alternator |
Jeep Patriot in North Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
Aug 201161000 miUS $300 | Rear stablizer bar replaced Rear stablizer bar replaced |
Jeep Patriot in Indiana, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Aug 200920000 mi | Faulty brake switch. Could not shift from Park and brake lights intermittent. Brake switch replaced in less than 45 mins and problem corrected |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
Sep 20088990 mi | Water leaking around rear dome light. Re-sealed around rubber grommets by rear door | ||
Mar 200912400 mi | Rear leak returned. Ordering rubber seal that goes around rear door. | ||
Jan 2010 | Replaced lower drive linkage. |
Jeep Patriot in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 200920000 mi | Water leaking from the back dome light/tailgate area. In the shop for 5 days. They got the leak to stop and I've had no problems since. |
Jeep Patriot in New York, United States May 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jan 201214700 miUS $350 | This was a $1000 repair but Chrysler paid $650 due to low millage. Front suspension needed replacing b/c of worn ball Joints which as a result of the way it is designed, included both front lower control arms and both outer tie rd | ||
Mar 201457000 miUS $700 | Load noise coming from right rear. Noise started within 30 minutes of new tires being installed (not at dealership, but at a Mavis Tire (the suspension was creaking). The wheel bearing was found to be the issue and replaced. Rear struts were found to be leaking and were replaced by the dealer. | ||
May 201460400 miUS $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. | ||
Sep 201469000 miUS $300 | Load noise coming g from left rear tire. Bearing was found to be the culprit and replaced. | ||
Nov 201584400 mi | Transmission failed, replaced under warranty. Been complaining about whining noise for 2yrs, brought it to 3 different dealers. Always told issue can't be replicated. 5 hr drive home took 9, car kept self braking to 5mph every 30min. | ||
Feb 201686600 miUS $300 | Brake caliper locked up, couldn't remove brake pad, had to be replaced. | ||
Apr 201688000 mi | Water leak in trunk - needs new weather stripping. 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. 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. |
Jeep Patriot in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
Feb 20083000 mi | Would not go into 4X4. Took to dealer and turned out to be a bad factory splice that came loose. Fixed under warranty | ||
Nov 201052900 miUS $200 | new tie rod ends and front end alignment |
Jeep Patriot in Missouri, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2010 | |||
Mar 20088000 mi | A seat belt anchor had come slightly loose and was squeaking. It was tightened up, and the noise was cured. |
Jeep Patriot in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 200915000 mi | Blinker not returning after turn. | ||
Feb 201020800 mi | blinker switch failed and was replaced |
Jeep Patriot in Nebraska, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 201041000 mi | transmisson failure - replaced with new transmission | ||
Aug 201050000 miUS $250 | would not shift into gear from park. Brake sensor malfunction | ||
Jul 201166000 mi | transimission failure - replace Ball joints and control arms replaced |
Jeep Patriot in Maryland, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jan 2009500 mi | Defective fan replaced | ||
May 201012000 miUS $100 | A/C blower making noise (required cleaning); A/C duct came loose and fell out (required reattachment) | ||
Sep 201250000 miUS $1000 | worn wheel bearings control arm replaced | ||
Jul 201468300 miUS $500 | tire pressure monitoring system/stem assemblies corroded |
Jeep Patriot in Colorado, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Aug 201425700 miUS $75 | Clunk. Replaced sway bar end links and insulator bushings. Helped but still has a small clunk. Replaced drivers side lower control arm. Really helped clunking noise. Still a little left, must be passenger side. |
Jeep Patriot in Indiana, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2019 | |||
Dec 201256000 miUS $190 | Replaced lower ball joints for mfr defect caused premature wear. Took to alignment shop for proper seating and realignment of front end. | ||
Jul 201361000 miUS $270 | replaced outer tie-rod ends with greaseable type due to slight play on right side. also replaced front end links. rust corrosion required significant time and effort to remove, including use of cutoff wheel in left side to remove top stud of the end link. replaced both with greaseable type due to slight play noticed on right side | ||
Sep 201361000 miUS $270 | Replaced inner tie rods with new. Reused boots and replaced inner clamp with off the shelf hose clamps. Had to purchase tie rod removal kit and modify for metric size. | ||
Oct 201363000 miUS $550 | Replaced lower control arms with built-in ball joints. Had 4-wheel alignment performed after. Re-tightened sway bar link on passenger side. Replaced sway bar bushings and cleaned bolts/clamps. Painted with rust resistant paint. | ||
Nov 201363800 miUS $36 | replaced rear end links. rust corrosion required significant time and effort to remove, including use of cutoff wheel in left side to remove top stud of the end link. | ||
Apr 201789000 miUS $56 | Left rear tire pressure sensor had a slow leak and was replaced. | ||
May 201895005 miUS $856 | Replace front brake pads, Replace rear brake pads, calipers, and brake lines. Replace rear wheel bearings, Replace front sway bar links, Replaced front struts, coil spring, mount assembly. Alignment and Brake Fluid Flush |
Jeep Patriot in Iowa, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 201572000 miUS $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. | ||
Dec 201572000 mi | elec throttle control |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Jeep Patriot in Vermont, United States Jan 2008 - Aug 2013 | |||
Oct 200915000 mi | 5 speed manual transmission had a bad synchro. There was a service bulletin on it. The local dealer did an excellent job and only took two days repairing. | ||
Oct 201248300 miUS $1000 | Sway bar, one tie rod and, one other suspension part | ||
Aug 201356000 miUS $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. |
Jeep Patriot in Texas, United States Oct 2007 - Aug 2016 | |||
Aug 2013108000 miUS $650 | Had to replace the PCM | ||
Sep 2014123000 miUS $695 | Starter went out (second time in 3 years). Cost included tow | ||
Sep 2015132000 miUS $800 | Lower front control arms and ball joints failed inspection. Had to replace both of them | ||
Aug 2016140000 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. |
Jeep Patriot in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 201270000 miUS $450 | ball joints |
Jeep Patriot in Arkansas, United States Dec 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
Jul 200817000 mi | Piece of foam under hood became dislodged. Passenger seat squeaks horribly at intermittant times. Dealer was unable to replicate. | ||
Dec 200961000 miUS $224 | Wireless control harness failed, thus immobilizing the car. Would not start. Not covered under lifetime powertrain warranty. |
Jeep Patriot in Michigan, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2017 | |||
Apr 201023000 mi | HVAC drain tube plugged. | ||
Apr 201476700 miUS $550 | Replaced ball joints and control arms, per recommendation of tire guys. | ||
Mar 201590000 miUS $900 | Wheel well rust was bubbling the paint. The body shop replaced a section of the right rear quarter panel. |
Jeep Patriot in Connecticut, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jun 201284000 miUS $357 | replaced a rod end bearing, front end, left side |
Jeep Patriot in New Jersey, United States May 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jun 2016192000 mi | Drive shaft bearings Ball joint in control arms | ||
Oct 2017218000 miUS $200 | A/C system had a Freon leak Replace Manual Shifting mechanism in car interior |
Jeep Patriot in South Carolina, United States May 2010 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 2012101000 miUS $300 | Passenger ball joint needed to be replaced. | ||
Feb 2013136300 miUS $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. | ||
Mar 2013140000 miUS $400 | Wheel bearings needed replacing | ||
Sep 2013152000 miUS $1500 | Clutch replacement |
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Mar 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
Apr 2008620 mi | Water leak in the cargo area dome light. | ||
May 20081860 mi | Water infiltration in cargo area. | ||
Jun 20083100 mi | Transmission sensor defect (grinding when in 3rd gear) | ||
Jul 20084340 mi | Replaced roof rails. Changed transmission synchronizator. | ||
Jul 201034100 miC $80 | suspension links replaced | ||
Oct 201037200 mi | rear suspension links replaced | ||
Aug 201148980 miC $280 | changed control arm assembly | ||
Jan 201266300 mi | the rear driver window raiser was defective , the window was raisng just halfway | ||
Aug 201262440 miC $200 | changed front left and right tie rod changed driver side suspension tab | ||
Sep 201377500 miC $60 | Changed ac/heater blower motor | ||
Nov 201380000 miC $200 | Changed cv joint | ||
Aug 201492380 miC $800 | Toe link and upper suspension arms replaced | ||
Nov 201495700 miC $20 | Replaced passenger windhield wiper nozzle |
Jeep Patriot in Michigan, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
Dec 200934000 mi | Heating ductwork under passenger side dash came loose. | ||
Jun 201165000 miUS $63 | Rear wiper working intermittingly, they traced it to a fuse, replaced - also got oil change while there |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
Nov 2014148800 miC $1200 | alternator seized. rear wheel bearings replaced. |
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201010540 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. 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. | ||
Sep 201014880 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. | ||
Mar 201437820 miC $600 | I changed the ball joints and the tie-rod ends. |
Jeep Patriot in Tennessee, United States Mar 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
May 200916000 mi | Starter stayed engaged after starting the engine and destroyed itself. Replacement starter did the same less than a month later. | ||
Sep 201475000 miUS $150 | Wheel speed sensor failed |
Jeep Patriot in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Aug 201026660 mi | Rear suspension end link needed replacement. | ||
Jan 201449100 miC $750 | Bushing frozen up. | ||
Aug 201448240 miC $500 | Oil pan rusted, causing oil leak. |
Jeep Patriot in South Carolina, United States Jun 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
Feb 201025000 mi | PCM board replacement. |
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jun 20088200 mi | 3rd gear went out (5SD) 3rd gear was grinding | ||
Jul 200810000 mi | Replace transmission. | ||
May 200927000 mi | bad wire harness | ||
Jun 201177000 miUS $752 | Fan relay | ||
Jan 201385900 miUS $153 | Wheel baering |
Jeep Patriot in Alberta, Canada Oct 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
May 201133480 mi | Could not shift from 3rd to 4th gear. Common problem with syncros. | ||
Oct 201134500 mi | Manual transmission. Gear clash/grind, followed by 5th gear popping out. Transmission replacement pending. Took two weeks for repair. Manual Transmission issues common. Entire transmission replaced. | ||
Apr 201353180 miC $500 | Tie-rod end made clunking noise and needed replacement. |
Jeep Patriot in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Jul 2022 | |||
Dec 200810000 mi | Would not start, replaced module. | ||
Mar 2015100000 miUS $600 | Replaced alternator | ||
Jul 2022159000 miUS $2200 | Clutch slave cylinder and clutch replaced |
Jeep Patriot in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
Dec 200819000 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. | ||
Mar 200927456 mi | Defective turn signal lever replaced. The lights just started doing odd things like staying on. Replace headlight switch. Covered by Warranty. | ||
Dec 200942000 miUS $66 | The aluminum valve stems are BAD NEWS!!!! They crack, break and corrode. I had to replace one at 42k miles. | ||
May 201050000 miUS $150 | Blown "ignition source" fuse kept car from cranking and starting. | ||
Jul 201051000 miUS $280 | Outer tie rod ends were worn. Needed replacement and then alignment. | ||
Apr 201273000 miUS $440 | Lower control arm ball joint wear. |
Jeep Patriot in New York, United States May 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
Aug 201184000 miUS $725 | car was bucking...no computer code generated...turned out to be throttle plate...replaced all is well | ||
Jun 2012105000 miUS $150 | MIL generated a code that gas cap was loose...tests showed no lose cap...problem went away, has since returned | ||
Jan 201378700 miUS $2300 | Clutch replaced, lining wore out at 124,000 miles. Rear axle seals leaking | ||
Oct 2013136000 mi | Rod bad in engine. dealer wanted $4900 for repair. I traded Jeep in. |
Jeep Patriot in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
Oct 200927000 mi | defective part in transmission, transmission replaced under warranty | ||
Mar 201031000 mi | transmission oil leak repaired control arm ball joint replaced |
Jeep Patriot in Great Britain Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201225000 mi | leaking roof/sunroof. been to dealer 2 times. this is the 3rd. appears to be fixed now but only been with me for 2 days since repair. |
Jeep Patriot in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jun 201480000 miUS $481 | a lot of noise was alternator clutch fixed it noise stop | ||
Jul 201480000 miUS $890 | one day would start but couldn't move shifter,dashboard out,door locks out,wind wipers out,they they said it was the PDU or the fuse box module. Have to take back to fix it war. company said will not cover |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 201149600 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... |
Jeep Patriot in Alabama, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Apr 201564000 mi | Manual window was hard to roll up |
Jeep Patriot in Colorado, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
Apr 201135000 mi | Front struts and control arm bushings. Front suspension issues are the norm for this vehicle. | ||
Dec 201141000 mi | Short in ESP system wires due corrosion. | ||
Mar 201245000 miUS $50 | Loose control arm bolts... Again. | ||
Jul 201248800 miUS $10 | All front suspension components loosen up every 10K miles. | ||
Apr 201355300 miUS $60 | Replaced stabilizer bushings and end links. Jeep originals failed prematurely. | ||
Dec 201475000 miUS $150 | Battery worn out. | ||
Mar 201577000 miUS $85 | Stabilizer end links worn our again. | ||
Oct 201583000 miUS $200 | Control arms worn out. | ||
Sep 201692000 miUS $50 | Synchros stopped grabbing properly. Replaced transaxle fluid ahead of maint. interval. | ||
Mar 201796000 miUS $120 | Replaced failed strut | ||
Aug 2017100000 miUS $40 | Stabilizer bushings worn out yet again. 3rd pair since new. | ||
Dec 2017102000 miUS $20 | Replaced sway bar end link... Again. Parts wear at connection and cause rattles. |
Jeep Patriot in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Mar 201160760 miC $450 | Broken tie rod. Do a lot of off-road. Replaced tie-rod. |
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Jeep Patriot in Tennessee, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
Apr 201266300 mi | warning dash light came on but no other symptoms didn't send or set a code, so not yet fixed | ||
Jan 201367500 miUS $110 | struts were replaced | ||
Mar 2016124000 miUS $109 | Ball joint bad |
Jeep Patriot in California, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
Dec 201276000 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. |
Jeep Patriot in Georgia, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Oct 201474500 miUS $602 | Bearings worn out in alternator. Replaced alternator. | ||
Apr 201789000 miUS $100 | Right front power door lock failed. Bought new actuator off Amazon and replaced it myself. | ||
Dec 201793000 miUS $20 | Gas cap seal went bad causing the check engine light to come on. Replaced gas cap and message went away. | ||
Feb 201898913 miUS $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. |
Jeep Patriot in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Sep 201352000 miUS $4700 | Do not go to AAMCO, and don't buy a Jeep Patriot. | ||
May 201458000 miUS $800 | Ball bearing failed on both side of the front axle. Had to replace brand new tires because of extreme wear on the interior of the tire. |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
Apr 201138320 mi | The heater/AC blower motor was noisy and was replaced by the dealer under warranty. | ||
Apr 201248140 mi | Transmission developed a whining noise. Dealer replaced transmission under 5 year powertrain warranty. | ||
Jun 201249600 miC $250 | Looseness detected in tie-rod end, and it was replaced. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Jeep Patriot in New South Wales, Australia Feb 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
Mar 201235960 miA $400 | Knocking in rear end, at speed develops into harmonic sound throughtout cabin. Complained at 12 months into warranty. Dealer still cannot find problem. Now 2 years out of warranty. 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. |
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Jeep Patriot in Great Britain Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
Mar 201549000 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 | ||
Oct 201560000 mi£392 | Changed faulty injector wiring loom using original VW parts (the motor in this car is manufactured by VW) Replaced front control arms with Moog parts (previous parts were Jeep and lasted only 20,000 miles). Replaced upper rear lateral arms (bushes gone), toe links and strut bearings | ||
Apr 201668000 mi£125 | Front right strut leaking. Replaced both front struts, upper spring seats, upper & lower spring isolators, strut bearings. Faulty tie rod inner and outer. Replaced inner tie rods and tie rod ends on both sides |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD
Jeep Patriot in Florida, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 200932000 mi | sound coming from engine, dealer claimed it was nothing | ||
Sep 200934000 mi | still hearing engine noise dealer said it was tires, they checked the tires and said nothing was wrong. | ||
Dec 200946000 miUS $180 | car will not go into gear, both dealers where it was towed said it would require a new transmission | ||
Jan 201046000 miUS $140 | had transmission specialist look at the transmission and they said it was a internal defect transmission would need to be replaced that Chrysler would not sell parts for the repair. | ||
Feb 201046000 miUS $540 | as required by Chrysler it had to be taken to a chrysler dealership, Dealership said they could try to changed the control modular but that did not work and again I was told Transmission has to be replaced, | ||
Mar 201046000 miUS $575 | cvt transmission is unreliable I will not ever purchase another one, and will not ever purchase a jeep I no longer own this vehicle jeep would not help with any repairs nor would the dealer. |
Jeep Patriot in Florida, United States Apr 2007 - Sep 2012 | |||
Apr 200828000 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. | ||
Apr 2011104000 miUS $500 | Replaced bad driver side lower control arm/ball joint (one piece). Also replaced all 4 struts and tyres with all-wheel alignment. Total bill was $1300 and some change. Jeep drives like new! First major repair in 100,000 miles. |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - May 2011 | |||
May 2007620 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 | ||
Dec 201022940 mi | Replaced both front end Lower Control Arms and Outer Tierods - Ball Joints were loose. | ||
May 201124180 mi | Small leak in heavy rains at grommet where rear window washer hose comes out of car body. Silicone applied around grommet for second time; this repair lasts for about 2 years max before new silicone sealant is required. Rear dome light damaged from leak - part needed to be replaced - done under extended warranty |
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Oct 201045000 miUS $500 | Right and Left ball joint went bad. Also replaced Tie Rod Ends due to eminent failure. Also sway bar bushings. | ||
Jan 201150000 miUS $3300 | Fried wiring harness to the TCM causing the Catalytic Converter to block and fail. |
Jeep Patriot in New York, United States Apr 2014 - May 2014 | |||
May 201492000 miUS $500 | Tie rods every year, 8-10 months. Might as well schedule an appointment next year, maybe even by the end of the summer. Ball joint and tie rods same go. Warren tire ball joint life time warranty. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
Jeep Patriot in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 200935000 mi | Tie Rod Ends, Replaced | ||
Dec 200979000 miUS $142 | Tire rod ends replace, alignment | ||
Jan 201082000 miUS $303 | Rear differential was leaking, while in shop front differential started leaking lifetime warranty, rear differential, front differential seals, right front ball joint(only come on control arm) right rear upper lateral link |
Jeep Patriot in Washington, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
Jan 200815000 mi | the battery and sunroof seal were faulty and replaced. this was covered under warranty so no cost was incurred |
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Nov 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Oct 201589900 miC $120 | Change a wheel bearing | ||
Nov 201590300 miC $80 | Change spark plugs. |
Jeep Patriot in Ohio, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 20085000 mi | water leakage through back hatch into spare tire well. Replaced seal and replaced mat which was water damaged. |
Jeep Patriot in California, United States Jul 2007 - Dec 2015 | |||
Sep 20076000 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 The vehicle squeaks in the front end area when going over bumps. Started doing so at about 2000 miles. Service guy says that's "normal." Online forum shows that other owners of the 4x4 off-road package have same issue: may be related to the particular sho | ||
May 200823000 mi | The steering is making a clunking noise, and it feels strange. I suspect the rack and pinion. The mechanic said he couldn't replicate it, it operates as normal :( Exterior door bumpguard warped, needed replacement. A stud on one of the wheels had apparently broke off. They replaced it - nice, since they could have made an argument that it was due to abuse or something. :) | ||
Jun 200824000 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. | ||
Dec 200835000 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. | ||
Mar 200939000 miUS $394 | Water leaked into cab from map lights. Dealer said it was bad seal on sunroof, so much water it couldn't drain away fast enough. Replaced seal. Could have been there entire time, cause it hardly ever rains here. | ||
Jan 201097200 mi | Sunroof leaking. Did last year, had it repaired but it started leaking again. The checked it out for free during 60k service, said they found some blockage of drain canals. We will see. | ||
Jun 201070000 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. | ||
Mar 201188000 miUS $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. | ||
Jul 201196000 miUS $475 | Replaced two broken motor mounts. | ||
Dec 2011104000 mi | Strange, intermittent knocking sound in engine compartment/front suspension when accelerating from dead stop. Technician could not hear problem consistently enough to isolate, suggested I return later in day when problem's louder. | ||
Jan 2012105000 mi | Odd clicking/rattling noise when accelerating from stop, disappears above about 15mph. Unknown exactly what is causing it. | ||
Jun 2012117000 miUS $400 | Bad tie rods, resulting in very strange and prominent knocks and squeaks. Engine mount was bad. Replaced. | ||
Feb 2013131300 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 2013138000 miUS $600 | Rack and pinion replacement due to seals going bad and leaking. | ||
Sep 2013145000 miUS $208 | Replaced both steering wheel radio controls. | ||
Dec 2013150000 miUS $100 | Fuel system 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. | ||
Mar 2014154000 mi | Transmission and engine mounts Bearing was going out. | ||
Feb 2015175000 miUS $875 | Three engine mounts replaced. | ||
Jun 2015178000 miUS $1650 | Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) replacement. Exhaust manifold/catalytic converter O2 sensor. |
Jeep Patriot in Oregon, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 20076000 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 |
Jeep Patriot in Ohio, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
Apr 201043232 miUS $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 | ||
Dec 201161000 miUS $100 | RF LOWER BALL JOINT (BAD) PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT. REPLACED PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM & 2 WHEEL ALIGNMENT | ||
Feb 201263000 miUS $100 | FLUID LEAK-ENGINE---THERMOSTAT HOUSING SEAL/GASKET LEAKING BETWEEN HEAD AND HOUSING. INSTALLED NEW SEAL AND THERMOSTAT PURGED AIR FROM SYSTEM PROBLEM FIXED. | ||
Apr 201372500 miUS $109 | Customer states Transmission fluid leaking- Inspected and found the left front axle seal leaking. Replaced left front axle seal. Cleaned off area of leak and checked fluid level | ||
Jun 201375000 miUS $150 | Customer states finding grease on ground from front of vehicle. Right inner cv boot leaking and axle making noise. Replaced Right Axle Shaft |
Jeep Patriot in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 20082500 mi | Replace flapping seal at bottom of windshield | ||
Oct 20085500 mi | Loose connection in wiring harness preventing turn signals, headlights, horn, and wipers from operating. | ||
Nov 20085600 mi | TSB for rattling rear license plate. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD
Jeep Patriot in Ohio, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 201171000 miUS $1700 | Transfer case lost lubricant and was damaged. Needed complete replacement as repair not possible. |
Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201037262 mi | Replaced Lower Control Arm passenger side. Replaced under warranty | ||
Nov 201037510 miC $115 | Transmission cooler line leaking at radiator entrance. Chrysler part #68021174aa. Replaced by independent shop. | ||
Jul 201245886 mi | CVT transmission whistling. Replaced under warranty. Power Transfer Unit leaking after transmission repair. Seals and cover replaced. Repair done under warranty. | ||
Dec 201559520 miC $430 | Both right and left tie rods needed to be replaced. Both left and right lower control arms need to be replaced. Worn ball joints and bushings. | ||
Sep 201763240 miC $300 | Premature wear on front tires. Needed wheel alignment. Required replacement of toe links in the rear suspension assembly. |
Jeep Patriot in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
Feb 201878900 miUS $1200 | CV Joint broke, pulled out of drive Axle. Was replaced and is working good now | ||
Apr 201880000 miUS $400 | Driver wheel bearing |
Jeep Patriot in Minnesota, United States Apr 2007 - May 2015 | |||
Aug 201028000 mi | The Brake module would occasionally fail causing the transmission interlock to prevent shifting out of park. This could and was successfully over ridden by a manual over ride switch until the dealer could replace faulty module. | ||
Dec 201030000 miUS $297 | Tie rod end needed to be replaced. | ||
Jun 201241000 miUS $761 | Replaced both front struts which were leaking - mainly because of planned road trip. | ||
Jan 201347300 miUS $1100 | Replace right front tie-rod end because it was starting to be loose | ||
Jul 201462200 miUS $335 | Intake control valve lit up the check engine light. Replaced valve. | ||
Jan 201557500 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 |
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States May 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
Dec 200710000 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. | ||
Mar 200815000 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. | ||
Jun 201051000 miUS $475 | Lower front ball joints were severely worn. I contact Chrysler customer service for partial coverage of repair due to manufacturing defect. Chrysler authorized goodwill assistance with repair. | ||
Dec 201172000 miUS $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. | ||
Aug 201275300 miUS $500 | Stock exhaust replaced, cat-back. | ||
Sep 2013100000 miUS $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. |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Oct 2016 | |||
Jun 2016138260 miC $1300 | Loose balljoints | ||
Oct 2016141980 mi | Transmission and transfer case leaks. Noisy transmission. required seal replacements |
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Jan 2017 | |||
Feb 201053320 miC $350 | tie rod ends + alignment | ||
Apr 201170140 miC $1000 | control arm bushings worn, had to replace entire arms. | ||
May 2014101680 miC $900 | left-front wheel, both joints had play. replaced arm and rod (they didn't want to replace just joints) also wheel not moving freely-brake maintenance necessary | ||
May 2015108500 miC $700 | big noise from alternator and not charging battery | ||
Nov 2016119940 miC $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. |
Jeep Patriot in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Nov 201047000 miUS $200 | left ball joint,replaced control arm | ||
Apr 201151000 miUS $50 | front sway bar links | ||
Jan 201269200 miUS $150 | fuel pump replaced | ||
Feb 201372200 miUS $200 | right front contol arm and wheel bearing | ||
Jun 201373000 mi | engine cradle rusted and cracked at mounting bolt right side | ||
Dec 201378000 mi | 4 wheel drive light on and not working | ||
Dec 201484000 miUS $100 | right rear hub assembly |
Jeep Patriot in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
Nov 201094000 miUS $300 | 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 right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced | ||
Oct 2012148000 miUS $353 | Both of the rear wheel bearings. I had to replace the front ones earlier Exhaust manifold rudder stuck open |
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 20074000 mi | Turn off the horn on lock since the instructions in the owners manual do not work. |
Jeep Patriot in New Brunswick, Canada Mar 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Apr 201041540 mi | Right rear caliper replaced prior to delivery because a little rusted and not releasing well. | ||
May 201042160 mi | small leak from rear upper (central) brake light - apparently has not been tightened properly when previous owner replaced a bulb. fixed by dealer mechanic in a minute. | ||
Jul 201043080 mi | small leak from rear upper (central) brake light - apparently has not been tightened properly when previous owner replaced a bulb. fixed by dealer mechanic in a minute. noticed a week after vehicle received - in April 2010. | ||
Dec 201150220 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. | ||
Jan 2012 | rear right lateral link needed to be replaced due to bushings separating from the link. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Jeep Patriot in Vermont, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
Nov 201462000 miUS $50 | Electronic throttle control box broke and I lost control of the car. System needed to be replaced. | ||
Apr 201572200 miUS $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. There was an issue with the control arms being loose. They replaced all and also realigned my tires. | ||
Jan 201665000 miUS $4000 | Transmission bearing went bad. Made a low grinding noise on deceleration. It's an irreplaceable part so the entire transmission had to be replaced. |
Jeep Patriot in North Carolina, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jul 200710000 mi | Gear shifter does not seat all the way into 3rd and 4th gears randomly. Because it does not seat into gear fully the gears grind when the clutch is let out and then the shifter falls back to the nuetral position. Dealer believes there is a problem but Rear lift gate wasn't flush with the left rear body panel when shut. Dealer made adjustment - looks good. |
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 200812000 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. |
Jeep Patriot in Colorado, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 200943000 miUS $460 | Fuel pump had a burnt terminal, part was replaced. | ||
Jan 201076000 miUS $95 | intake actuator stuck in bank one |
Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2008 - Sep 2018 | |||
Apr 200815500 mi | Clutch pedal had persistent squeak. Covered by warranty and TSB. Needed only lithium grease. | ||
Jun 200816740 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. | ||
Feb 201360320 miC $300 | CV joints needed replacement. | ||
Mar 201468820 miC $290 | Replaced leaking seals. | ||
Jun 201470060 miC $900 | Ball joints were worn. | ||
May 201691140 miC $1100 | Clutch had to be replaced due to a mechanical failure. Axle seals leaking in front and one side of rear. | ||
Mar 2018104780 miC $145 | Fluid had leaked out and there was major wear in the transmission. Transmission needs replacement. I am waiting for the part. The repair was completed at a cost of $4,200. | ||
Jul 2018110980 miC $1900 | Leaking and worn shock and suspension parts, leaking seals. |
Jeep Patriot in New York, United States Nov 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
Nov 201599000 miUS $900 | Fuel filler neck leak due to rust causing check engine light to be on Tie-rod end worn out |
Jeep Patriot in Alberta, Canada Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 |
Jeep Patriot in Vermont, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Feb 201280000 miUS $879 | rear struts replaced; right front wheel bearing; alignment | ||
Aug 201288700 miUS $455 | The front tire rods needed to be replaced, and a alignment performed | ||
Jul 201397500 miUS $950 | Rear suspension failed almost completely. Driver side door hinges broke with door in open position. | ||
Jul 2014114300 mi | Front struts needed to be replaced | ||
Oct 2014116000 miUS $750 | Steering rack failed needed to be replaced |
Jeep Patriot in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
Feb 201264300 miUS $115 | Rattling in passenger door area. Dealer removed panel and cleaned debris out of area. Couldn't find source of rattle and the rattle has continued. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
Jeep Patriot in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 20073000 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. | ||
May 200822000 miUS $10 | Replaced failing/weak horn with more powerful air horns. | ||
Jun 200823000 mi | Defective 6x9 speakers Window motor. |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Jeep Patriot in New Jersey, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
Oct 2012113700 miUS $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. |
Jeep Patriot in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jun 201362000 miC $500 | The vehicle would stop driving on its own. Slip from D to N and brake. | ||
Dec 201371300 miC $1200 | Bearing, strut, ball joint, tie rod all needed replacing front passenger side Main Computer needed to be replaced |
4-cylinder automatic 4WD
Jeep Patriot in Texas, United States May 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jun 2015110000 miUS $550 | Master Cylinder needed to be replaced after bumping into a curb. |
4-cylinder CVT AWD
Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 20071860 mi | Satellite radio did not work properly. No sound out of right speakers. Replaced radio which did not fix problem. | ||
Jul 20073720 mi | Try to fix satellite radio, sound out of one side only | ||
Aug 20074340 mi | Ordered again. | ||
Sep 20075580 mi | Fixed radio (after five repair trips) 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. | ||
Sep 200815500 mi | Trim damage |