Power Train Problems of Jeep Patriot

Jeep Patriot owners have reported 480 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (348 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission noise (29 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Jeep Patriot

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle momentarily shut off, causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light remained illuminated.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

My 2015 Jeep Patriot started making whining noises and jerking when in motion, I had the transmission and converter replaced at 75,000 miles, now I am at 95,000, and it is happening all over again, loud whining noises and jerks randomly when in motion, does not matter the speed or if I am on a city   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...

The Transmission Failure problem

I was stopped at a red light after exiting the interstate. The light turned green, I pressed the gas and the car accelerated for a few seconds and the. The wheels quit spinning and the engine light lit up on the dash.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot sport 2. 0l 4cyl wuth a cvt transmission. I bought it used certified in Feb 2018. About a month into owning the vehicle it started to buck and jerk. The car shakes while on idle and there is a loud helicopter sound coming from the back of the car.   Read details...




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