2007 Jeep Patriot Jeep Patriot 2007

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2007 Jeep Patriot repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (8%)

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2007 Jeep Patriot transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

46000 mi

US $180
car will not go into gear, both dealers where it was towed said it would require a new transmission 
46000 mi

US $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. 
46000 mi

US $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, 
46000 mi

US $475
cvt transmission is unreliable I will not ever purchase another one, and will not ever purchase a jeep 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

72500 mi

US $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 
75000 mi

US $150
Customer states finding grease on ground from front of vehicle. Right inner cv boot leaking and axle making noise. Replaced Right Axle Shaft 
82000 mi

US $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 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

78000 mi 4 wheel drive light on and not working 
45886 mi CVT transmission whistling. Replaced under warranty. Power Transfer Unit leaking after transmission repair. Seals and cover replaced. Repair done under warranty. 
141980 mi Transmission and transfer case leaks. Noisy transmission. required seal replacements 
28000 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. 
78900 mi

US $1200
CV Joint broke, pulled out of drive Axle. Was replaced and is working good now 
71000 mi

US $1700
Transfer case lost lubricant and was damaged. Needed complete replacement as repair not possible. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

60000 mi

US $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. 
10000 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 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

60320 mi

C $300
CV joints needed replacement. 
68820 mi

C $290
Replaced leaking seals. 
91140 mi

C $1100
Clutch had to be replaced due to a mechanical failure. Axle seals leaking in front and one side of rear. 
104780 mi

C $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. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

62000 mi

C $500
The vehicle would stop driving on its own. Slip from D to N and brake. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot Transmission Problems

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