2012 Jeep Patriot transmission problems

Filed Jul 14, 2026 · Suspension, Transmission · IN

Certified dealership service department omitted structural safety complaints from official service invoices, left vital diagnostic findings and performance metrics off paperwork tracking paths, cleared a compromised front suspension layout as safe, and actively instructed a vehicle operator to execute a driving pattern that induces sudden power loss on public roadway infrastructure. TIMELINE SUMMARY OF DEALERSHIP SERVICE (see uploaded PDF for details): March 26, 2026: Diagnostic service and fees for front right tire and new spark plugs. Left bay with immediate new serious issue. March 30, 2026: Follow up on new issue. No alerts. Given clearance. Zero charge invoice. May 19, 2026: Follow up AGAIN on same issue. Scheduled eventually after multiple tries to reach Supervisor. RPM alert reading. Technician gave negligent advice causing further damage to my vehicle and putting me in danger. The technician noted an unprecedented 3,000 to 4,000 RPM calculation anomaly on his computer screen yet dismissed the hazard by blaming my driving habits as "too gentle." He instructed me to find a ramp or an open stretch of road to "rev up" the acceleration and seek out cleaner fuel brands. Incomplete records. Zero charge invoice. I followed the advice and caused further damage and put myself and others at risk on the roads. June 22, 2026: Second opinion. Failing transmission and front arm controls damage. Reputable business reported: "Found front control arm bushings damaged and inop. Transmission fluid sample is dark and has a clutch odor. Test drove monitoring misfire and transmission: misfire 0. Trans slip during test drive even shows abnormal transmission slip. Recommend replacement of transmission and torque converter assembly." June 26, 2026: called management for full accountability. I request full repairs immediately. This situation created serious interruptions to my schedule and a threat to my personal safety. July 14, 2026: Certified letters to dealership.

Filed Jun 21, 2024 · Transmission · OH

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal whining sound emanating from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission, requiring that the transmission be replaced. The contact was informed that the on-board diagnostic system was not functioning as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · TN

Car stalls at every stop. While driving high way speeds for a few minutes it drops down in speed causing you close call accidents because it is very sudden. If I drive the jeep and come to a complete stop regardless if at stop sign red light or behind traffic the car will turn off having me to turn the key in off position and put it in park to start it again. If I am on the highway driving I can be going 45 MPH and all of sudden the jeep starts declining in its acceleration and will not go above 10mph. Also when initially starting up if I have to back up it turns off while in the middle of backing up. This issue is been known to happen to a few people who I know that own the same exact jeep or the 2013 model. Also have had it checked out and only thing that pops up is a code for the gas cap which I have replaced and still pops the code for it

Filed Jul 24, 2020 · Transmission · MN

I have a 2012 jeep patriot and this keeps happening more and more frequently. Just today it happened twice within 15 minutes so I pull over, put it in neutral and wait for it turn off to do the same thing 15 minutes later. Luckily I am able to get to an exit and not having to pull over on the highway but this is getting ridiculous. The transmission coolant light will stay on and then the car lose the power. Glad I am not the only one having the problem

Filed Jul 8, 2020 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep patriot. The contact stated that while driving at high outdoor temperatures, the transmission overheated warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH. Additionally, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the transmission. A & b motors inc (30007 gratiot ave, roseville, mi 48066, (586)445-1600) recommended a transmission flush and that the transmission should be replaced. The contact was provided an estimate of $5,000 for the transmission replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed May 28, 2020 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep patriot limited. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle's engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000.*dt transfer from secondary side to the primary side of fuel tank causes engine to stall. Consumer stated VIN was not included in the recall.

Filed Feb 4, 2020 · Transmission · 129,245 miles · MI

The transmission just made noise and whined a lot. Unable to go past 60 miles per hour. Checked fluid was fine. Car had 129,345 miles on it. I have changed transmission fluid and both filters twice. We have owned this 15 months

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · TX

I have an issue with jeep patriot with 62000 miles on it the is a whinning sound under my jeep while in motion/running and it starts at 35 MPH in the even in a highway and in a street. As common a concerned with this type of compact SUV is transmission problem. Please conduct an investigation to address this issue. Thank you

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · CT

My 2012 jeep patriot while driving on the highway started to decelerate from 65 MPH to 30 MPH very quickly. I had to cross three lanes of traffic to pull off the highway. The temperature light for the transmission came on but went out after a few minutes of having the car idle. This was the only warning light on. This happened twice more after driving for more than an hour. I brought the car to the dealer along with a picture of the warning light and was told they were unable to say what the problem was because there was no code stored on the computer. I then took it to a local mechanic who also said there was no code to work from but had experience in dealing with what I described and said it was the transmission and that this was a common problem with the CVT transmissions that jeep had used. He said this was pretty common knowledge among mechanics and they are waiting to se if jeep will do a recall or fix the problem. As of now a new transmission is $4500.00 plus cost of a rental car for more than a week since the dealership can't seem to have them delivered in less than 7 business days. Not only is this basically fraud for knowingly selling defective products but a safety hazard to all drivers on our highways with the sudden deceleration of the vehicle taking chances with all of our lives when it could be prevented.

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Transmission · 80,500 miles · SC

Repeated problems with the CVT transmission overheating during normal driving, loss of power and suddenly unable to accelerate after stopping at intersection. This is an ongoing problem with the jeep CVT's, and is a safety concern regarding the sudden nature of the problem occuring while driving normally.