Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2012 Jeep Patriot. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration and the transmission warning indicator flashed. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder and turned it off for approximately 15 minutes. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the transmission failed while driving 70 mph. The vehicle decelerated and caused the limp mode to activate. The contact was able to coast onto the road shoulder. After waiting a few minutes, the contact was able to restart the engine. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to skyland Chrysler Jeep Dodge (255 smokey high park land, ashville nc 28806 phone (828-667-5213)) for diagnostic testing, but a failure code could not be located. The dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 26,000.