Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Jeep Patriot

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2012 Jeep Patriot. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Jeep Patriot

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal whining sound emanating from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

The transmission just made noise and whined a lot. Unable to go past 60 miles per hour. Checked fluid was fine. Car had 129,345 miles on it. I have changed transmission fluid and both filters twice. We have owned this 15 months   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Vehicle loses acceleration. This tends to happen more when on a hill or small incline but does happen repeatedly when just accelerating on flat surfaces as well. This feels like a stutter or loss of acceleration.   Read details...


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