2009 Jeep Patriot: engine overheating

Filed Nov 29, 2022 · Transmission · MI

Vehicle's CVT transmission will overheat and cause the speed of the vehicle to slow down, unable to speed back up, and the acceleration to be extremely slow, if at all. This can cause the vehicle to decelerate rapidly, and unexpectedly on the highway (or generally any speed, for that matter) which can cause an accident at high speeds, all in which the driver had no control over how the vehicle behaved due to the transmission behaving erratically on it's own. I have researched and down that this is a common issue that Jeep/Chrysler knew of, and 1000's of Jeep Patriot owners/owners of vehicles with CVT transmissions have experienced.

Filed Sep 7, 2022 · Engine · IA

We bought this car in March of 22 for our daughter. She used to drive back and forth between Mankato, MN and Coralville, IA. Every time she has driven it, the overheating light has come on and the car slows down below 50 mph. We have taken it to the mechanic, who we bought it from, three times for repairs. Every time we think it is done, the same thing happens. She has also had two different mechanics look at in Mankato. On Friday, September 2, 2022, after only driving an hour, the overheat light came on the car slowed to below 50 mph. She said there was a semi behind her that almost rear-ended her when this happened. I believe there is a danger with this car. I have read a lot complaints, on different online forums, that this year and model of Jeep has a problem with its CVT-continuously variable transmission. https://repairpal.com/cvt-transmission-543 "Problem Description There have been numerous complaints of early transmission failure, even with with normal servicing. Issues start with a whining noise, overheat warnings, and an inability to accelerate. The most common solution is replacement of the transmission. Late 2014 model year Patriots changed to a non-CVT transmission. 891 people reported this problem 244 comments Jeep Patriot Vehicles With This Problem 11 model years affected 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, view all Average mileage: 94,755 (1,700–1,000,000)

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 70,000 miles · MO

Vehicle overheats in hot weather when driving for greater than 30 minutes. It is not the radiator but the transmission which overheats as indicated from the warning light. When this occurs, the vehicle shuts down and becomes inoperable until it is allowed to cool. This leads to the car dying on the middle of the highway or wherever you happen to be. This is a known problem which jeep needs to address.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. While driving 50-65 MPH, the vehicle overheated and stalled. After the vehicle cooled down, the vehicle restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the engine overheating warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted to operate properly. The dealer (folsom lake chrysler dodge jeep ram, 12545 folsom blvd, folsom, ca 95630) was contacted and unable to diagnosis the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to keep driving the vehicle until the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2014 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · LA

I purchased the vehicle on sept 27, 2014. On oct, 17, 2014 after driving for about 30 min. My transmission became overheated and slowed down to 40mph. The same thing happened today 11/1/2014 after driving 60 min. One way 1 x. On the way back my jeep stopped 3x in 60 min.