Automatic Transmission Problems of Jeep Patriot

Jeep Patriot owners have reported 5 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2010 Jeep Patriot

Failure Date: 10/17/2010

The Jeep Patriot ha s acvt transmission and when pulling into traffic from a stop the vehicle hesitates and crawls to a start. I almost got killed because my vehicle didn't move when I needed it to. This is a very dangerous characteristic and the manufacturer should inform prospective owners of this situation. Search the web and you will find other owners experiencing this.

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2 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2007 Jeep Patriot

Failure Date: 12/12/2009

2007 Jeep Patriot 46,000 miles transmission is defective and it will cost 7,000 to replace-- Chrysler 36,000 warranty go figure they will not really assist.

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3 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2008 Jeep Patriot

Failure Date: 05/06/2009

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.

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4 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2007 Jeep Patriot

Failure Date: 11/01/2007

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Patriot 4x4. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle rolled backwards when it was placed into neutral. The vehicle was placed back into drive and then shut off. The contact placed the vehicle in park once again and was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were able to duplicate the failure. The dealer stated that the transmission was designed to perform in that manner. The failure mileage was 19,070 and the current mileage was unknown.

5 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2007 Jeep Patriot

Failure Date: 05/02/2007

This is a one-owner 2007 Jeep Patriot 4wd with 86000 miles. The cvt transmission has gone out. The dealer has no explanation for the failure. Of course the 3/36 warranty is up! dealer says they can only replace at a cost of $4500. How can a vehicle with only 86000 miles need a new transmission!.




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