Table 1 shows 15 common power train related problems of the 2008 Jeep Patriot. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (nine problems).
Vehicle has a recurring problem when driving extended distances or in hilly areas, the transmission will begin whining and transmission temperature warning light will turn on, vehicle will then lose power and will have to be pulled over onto the side of the road for at least 30 minutes before it Read details...
While driving my Jeep Patriot it started to make a whining noise and eventually the vehicle loss power. After sitting on the side of the road a while I started the vehicle and began to drive again with no problem but still I heard the whinning noise. Read details...
Ecm / pcm issues. Mechanic at pep boys told me there was a recall on this. But the dealership is telling me no, there is not. Read details...