2007 Jeep Patriot 4x4 transmission problems

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Transmission · IN

Another vtec transmission went out...these transmission are junk I have had 6 different mechanics and from what have read on line do not buy a car with this transmission in it because they will go out !!!! I'm out another at lest $4000.00

Filed Sep 11, 2016 · Acceleration, Fuel system · IL

Stalls out, gas tank won't fill up, the CVT transmission has almost killed us more than once. Can't go over 40 without it overheating and whining.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · IL

Was driving two hours away for a medical appointment, and was just driving in the right lane. I was passing a vehicle in the left lane and had no power at all. The high pitch wine came from under the hood and the RPM were redlining at 65 MPH. The transmission would not shift and the jeep just slowed on its own. The temperature light for the transmission came on. Pulling over to the median almost killed my husband and I. This is a dangerous vehicle to drive and go over 50mph. We had to sit on interstate 64 for an hour to let the transmission cool down. Something needs to be done before someone is killed from their transmission stalling or overheating going down an interstate, or just driving for any period of time on a highway. We do not fee safe in this 2007 jeep with only 70,000 miles on it. The transmission has already been replaced once and we were not even told that by the dealership!!! Seriously deadly problem.....fix the CVT transmission. The dealership said we are sol even though we haven't owned it 9 days and now we are paying for a car we cannot drive or fix!

Filed Mar 10, 2015 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · CO

My car's manual transmission died at 115,000 miles. I've had this car a year and am still paying it off. Now I have to pay another $4,400 to get my transmission replaced. I've been told by several repair shops and the dealer that I bought it from that this is a common problem between 90,000-100,000 miles with this transmission. Not only that, but the part that fails is permanent so you have to replace the whole thing and it's very spendy. Be very careful when purchasing used 2007 jeep patriots. You will probably have the same problem as I did. Very disappointed.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Transmission · 151,000 miles · OH

The hydraulic clutch system failed thus resulting in the inability to disengage the transmission without turning the key of witch results in a whole other realm of issues. Upon inspection there is no separate reservoir for the clutch it is connected to the brake master cylinder so potentially the clutch system could fail and leave you no way to disengage the transmission and also no way to stop. After doing some online research this is a common complaint for owners with a manual transmission in this design platform.

Filed Sep 18, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 123,000 miles · AZ

On 09/17/13 at 0858 hours, I was driving my 2007 jeep patriot on the I-17 frontage road when the vehicle began to lose power steering. Prior to the loss of power, I was traveling northbound on an even concrete surface at approximately 50 MPH in normal traffic conditions. When the vehicle began to "act up," the light for my electronic stability control turned on and the ESC became active and my check engine light began to blink amber. Due to ESC, my vehicle was extremely difficult to control (once again this was on an even, paved surface with no conditions requiring the ESC to activate). Along with the ESC becoming active, my vehicle began to stall and lose power. My engine would peak at a mere 2000k RPM and at about twenty miles per hour. Thankfully I was only on a frontage road and was able to quickly pull into an industrial area, however, if I was on I-17 (which does not have a shoulder) I would have been in great danger. Once stopped, I had to stop/start my engine four times for the ESC and check engine light to deactivate. Once they did the vehicle operated normally. I took the vehicle to jeep dealership in north phoenix to see what was wrong with the vehicle. They advised it returned a "torque request signal denied" historical code for when the incident occurred, which "doesn't make any sense." I believe the above incident is related to two events that happen on 9/14/13. During two separate right turns the vehicle began to stall through a turn only to jolt and regain power.

Filed Nov 19, 2012 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep patriot 4x4. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated to 45 MPH without warning. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer for the failure where the contact was advised that there was a possible defect with the bearings. The vehicle was not repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact then notified the manufacturer but they offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 34,516 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep patriot 4x4. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance and the dealer stated that both front lower control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred approximately 30,000 miles later. The vehicle was again repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that someone would be working on the case. The approximate failure mileage was 34,516. Updated 02/09/12*lj the consumer stated the tie rods, transmission and the left and right lower control arms were replaced. Updated 02/27/12

Filed Nov 23, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · MD

I bought my 2007 jeep patriot brand new and it has been nothing but problems ever since. Today is the final straw and something needs to be done to chrysler. Everytime I press the brakes to stop, my engine stalls out. This problems frequency seems to have increased since it is raining. My patriot has stalled previously throughout the years but they were isolated incidences or so I thought. After reading jeep forums online, I see this is a recurring problem which jeep is not addressing. This is a major safety hazard as I live in a highly congested area. Stalling on the expressway or in the middle of an intersection can lead to accidents and I am concerned about my safety. This isn't the only problem I have had with this car. Apparently its not uncommon to have to replace both lower control arms containing the ball joints at 30k miles. I have had to replace all four tires due to irregular wear and tear from defective parts. Even after an alignment, at high speeds the car vibrates harshly. The transmission struggles when accelerating. I perform regular maintenance on my car and should not be experiencing these issues. The dealerships won't do anything about these problems because they have not been addressed by daimler chrysler. This is unacceptable for any manufactured car. I cannot believe jeep gets away with all these safety hazards and nothing is being done about it.

Filed Jun 8, 2011 · Transmission · 57,500 miles · OH

Entire front end of our 2007 jeep patriot needed replaced at only 57,000 miles. In addition this caused both brand newfront tires to wear aggressively and now they need replaced. It began with a clunking and popping in the front driver side tire 2 weeks ago. The issue only occurred when going over speed bumps at low speeds. The second week it happened after being at a stop and accelerating. I took it to the dealer who informed me that jeep patriots are known for bad u joints and front end assembly. They are replacing the bad u-joints with the same defective part! The dealer said it is good we brought this in because a front end failure was possible any time which would cause complete loss of control and an accident. I bought an extended 3rd party warranty at the time of purchase which will cover the repairs about $1,200 worth of work. I still have to buy 2 new tires. This is a major issue with jeep patriots. I called and filed a complaint with chrysler.