general problems of the 2008 Jeep Patriot

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 cools down enough to drive another ten minutes. After having it examined by a mechanic, I was informed that this is a recurring issue with the 2005-2010 Jeep Patriots equipped with cvt transmissions and requires a complete transmission replacement, and that if it is replaced with the same transmission, I can expect the same issue later on.

Driving down the street my tranission went bad.

3 days after my 10 year drivetrain inspection,I drove from cleveland ohh to reno nevada. The transmission overheated approx. 10 times requiring me to pull off iinterstate-80 and wait for it to cool. Trucks occasionally weave into the berm where I was parked causing alot of worry. To keep from overheating I had to keep the rpms under 2500. This limited my top speed on level grade to approx. 65 mph in 80 mph speed limit and under 50 mph going uphill. Needless to say a lot of trucks came flying up behind me to pass. The Jeep dealership in reno determined that the transmission was over filled ( 65ml at 100degrees vs. Spec of 25-35 ml. ). The dealer that did the inspection in cleveland before the trip said they did not overfill it. . The transmission has overheated only 3 times in the previous ten years. Jeep is refusing to compensate me for the $200 diagnostic fee and $122 for a car rental while it was kept overnite at the reno dealership. My regular mechanic does not do transmissions. . . Says they are tricky. So the only way it got overfilled was by Jeep at assembly. There has always been a high pitch whrrr when it gets hot. The 2300 mile drive home (after it was drained to the proper level) was uneventful. I tried to overheat it but it did not. There was no whrrring. .

I purchased this used Jeep Patriot on may 24, 2017. I became aware of the transmission problem on first attempt leave on vacation. I had been driving nonstop 45 miles on inclined roadways when the light for "transmission overheating". Had to immediately turn around to the dealership. The solution was change fluid charge of $437. 00 while on vacation the light came back on. Went back into the dealership they said a filter was bent and replaced in August 2017. Since then anytime drive on very steep and inclined highways nonstop the transmission light comes on. My last drive on may 19, the highway is very mountainous, steep. After first curvy miles of trip I notice the light. I pulled over to wait for car cool off. Trying to get to my dr. Appt had to pullover two more times. Last time the car stall. After a couple of hours it moved.

Takada recall vehicle shutting down while in reverse while dropping my daughter off. All dash lights were on and radio still playing. Next day, car shut off in drive while sitting at a busy intersection. Both times place vehicle in park and restarted. Very unsafe with children.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 60 mph, the transmission overheated warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle's speed reduced to approximately 35 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact received a transmission fluid change; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

2008 Jeep Patriot. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership with vehicle power train inspection issues. The consumer stated there was a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer informed the consumer, inspections did not include the power train.

Had transmission service completed @ 99k miles, car couldn't make it 70 miles @ 75mph to the airport. Had to pull over and wait 15 min then 'limped' 10 miles left to the airport. Had the fluid and trans checked. . . 'all good no problems, fluid looks really clean, just a terrible designed transmission' please recall this terrible transmission!.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 30 mph and the power train warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the transmission was overheating and needed to resume to normal temperature in order to be able to accelerate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

I took the Jeep in for a oil change. While it was up in the air the mechanic was able to show me that the engine cradle was badly rusted and needs to be replaced.

2008 Jeep Patriot began making clunking/cracking noises from the front end at approximately 50,000 miles. Took into local Jeep dealer and they stated the ball joints were in very poor condition and needed to be replaced via front end lower control arms. After seeing what they were going to charge, took to an alignment shop. While driving to this shop, brakes began grinding. Ball joint failure caused brakes and caliper to be misaligned on the rotor causing the rotors to be damaged. Mechanic pressed in moog ball joints they said would be superior to oem parts and that they replace ball joints on Patriot, compass and caliber often. After getting ball joints replaced, the Jeep began handling poorly in snow packed road conditions, where the front of the Jeep feels uncontrollable and would sway from side to side, all while having total control of the steering wheel. Took back to Jeep, they said it was a ball joint issue once again and that the inner tie rods were loose, but didn't think that a slightly loose tie rod would cause the Jeep to go from side to side. Purchased new tires, thinking it was aging tires. No luck and vehicle over time has become unsafe to drive on road, even on regular driving conditions. Took to GMC dealer where a well known Jeep mechanic works. Confirmed tie rods are loose and strut is leaking. . Read more...

I was leaving work and the car started just fine but then as I was starting to drive it stalled out. It started back up just fine and then did the same thing. This went on several times. And when it stalls out, my power steering is gone and it is hard to get it to a safe stop. I am worried if I take it out on the road it will stall out and cause an accident. I have read several reviews of this problem with recalls on the 2009 model but not the 2008.

On any hot day in the summer or spring or winter, or a drive over 2 hours the engine transmission light comes on and the speed reduces to 40 or 35 mph immediately from highway speeds the only remedy is to pull over on the highway, when there is no place to stop I am causing continuous damage to my vehicle, and every 10 to 20 miles it happens, unless I drive 50 mph. It dangerous, and I would like a recall so that I can safely drive my car.

We bought this vehicle for our son, who is off at college. Traveling thru kansas on I-70 returning from vacation, the transmission overheated. Vehicle slowed to 20 mph in traffic with no warning. Had to drive on shoulder to exit ramp and let the transmission cooled down. Took it to dealer and they could not find any diagnostic codes, so they couldn't fix it. This has happened 5 more times since then. Most recently, traveling in 25 degree weather at 70 mph. Took it back to dealer and was told they couldn't fix it. Finally, they admitted that he cvt transmission is the problem, but they won't fix it. Chrysler needs to step up their customer service and fix their poorly designed vehicles. But they are unwilling to work with the customer. The vehicle resale value is in the tank because of this problem. This is a very dangerous situation for any body driving this vehicle.

On several occasions while traveling on hwy at 75 mph transmission heats up, light on instrument panel and instantly loses power causing vehicles around me to swerve to avoid rear rending my 2008 Jeep Patriot. Vehicle will not accelerate making it extremely difficult to pull out of traffic. This compromised the safety of my parents children and I. Took to Jeep dealership and advise of incidents I was told there were no codes and would not repair my vehicle.

Took vehicle in for transmission problems, (this the second transmission since bought) they basically tell me that it needs to completely fail before they will do something. Then they come back and say that they can replace the transmission cooler lines because they might be leaking for $410. 00. And they also say that my front right and left control arms are bad which of course they can be replaced for $845. 00. So for a problem that was under warranty they would not fix but they would like to fix other issues that may or may not be bad for a price. . . . . . . Very disappointed in Dodge. This may cause me to defect from Chrysler and buy Ford.

Any drive over 25 miles @ 50 mph the over-heating transmission light comes on and the speed and power is dangerously reduced immediately. Remedy is to pull over on the highway and wait for it to cool so you can make it another 10 miles down the road before it happens again! even in 32 deg and below weather the transmission overheats! it's dangerous and needs to be recalled!.

Suddenly car slowed to 40 miles per hour in the middle of fast rush hour traffic on southbound highway ten in chandler. Cars swerved out of way. . . I had no idea what was happening and could not get out of traffic for another five miles. . . . Problem could not be found until I discovered the lemon cvt (tansmission) installed in certain Patriots. Also, less than a year later a starter fire while driving. . Had gone less that a mile after the car was sitting. . . And it was not over 85 degrees at the time in chandler. Plus car sometimes lossed all power which is not good while in traffic.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4. While driving with the cruise control set at 70 mph, the transmission warning light illuminated causing the vehicle speed to independently drop from 70 to 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The computer was reset however the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer where the contact was advised that the failure could only be diagnosed while it occurred. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 142,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. While slowing the vehicle down or coming to a complete stop, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The contact took the vehicle to kearny mesa Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (8010 balboa Ave, san diego, CA 92111, (858) 560-7100) and san diego Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (777 camino del rio s, san diego, CA 92108, (619) 224-4151) to be inspected, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle independently reduced in power without warning. The vehicle could be restarted and resumed as normal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the transmission was replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the transmission fluid and the filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 60 mph, the power train warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 1,200.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the transmission warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle independently decelerated and failed to accelerate. The failure recurred 20 times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was not available.