Jeep Patriot slipping 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 Feb 22, 2024 · Transmission, Wheels · NM

from the day I purchased the vehicle on [XXX] of 2023. I immediately heard a rattling noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. I also noticed that the transmission had been catching or slipping or missing whenever it transfers gears it is getting worse by the day I have taken it to the original dealership at MNF auto sales in Albuquerque and I have also taken it to the Larry Miller Jeep in Albuquerque New Mexico. They claim that the only thing wrong with the vehicle is the motor mounts after I left with my vehicle from being repaired, it continues to happen, and the transmission is getting worse day by day , I am afraid if I keep driving it much longer that it may cause an accident or damage the vehicle severely. I am trying to work with the dealership and they are telling me that multiple people have looked at it and that there’s nothing wrong with it however, that is false information , my vehicle has been in the service department for over 10 days at two different locations and basically the main dealership where I bought it from is telling me that they do not want to look at it and that it’s the type of transmission I have and there’s nothing wrong. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 27, 2023 · Fuel system, Transmission · 79,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several attempts were needed before the vehicle would start. The contact stated that while accelerating, the transmission was slipping. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. There was a warning light indicating that the vehicle needed to be serviced. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body had failed due to an air intake failure. The contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired; however, the failure recurred and became persistent. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2021 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · MI

Overtime, the jeep has gotten worse when accelerating. When accelerating, the jeep will keep jerking like it's slipping gears. It will occur accelerating on a street or while on the highway.

Filed Sep 27, 2020 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · WI

Cvt transmission started to slightly slip at around 90,000 miles and at the time I did not know that this was in fact the problem. As time went on it became more obvious what it was and of course after 100,000 miles is when the warranty was good nolonger so lost out on that.

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · IL

When you accelerate the transmission slips. It doesn't do it all the time but at least 50-60% of the time. It started under the warranty and I had a dodge dealership look at it and they said they felt it slip but the road was wet so they couldn't say if it was the tranny or the tires slipping on the wet pavement. It has been slipping for the last year at least. After talking to other people who have these patriots they said the same thing (transmission slipping). It does it during acceleration.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep patriot. While driving various speeds, the transmission started to slip. On some occasions, there was a loss of power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle performed as intended. The mechanic was not able to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. West hills chrysler jeep dodge ram (900 w hills blvd, bremerton, wa 98312, (360) 616-3275) was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2019 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · TX

Takata recall the TCM on my jeep patriot short-circuited out of nowhere and now it causes my transmission gears to slip while I'm driving and makes my rpms rev really high wow my acceleration is minimum meaning when I put my foot on the pedal and press the rpms jump really high and my car barely even picks up speed I was driving on a city street and all of a sudden I felt something was wrong that's when I noticed the rpms revving really really high while my car was slowing down it's never done it before and it causes traffic because my vehicle will run real slow and takes almost me having to put my pedal to the ground just so I can speed up enough to get out of the way so when I got home I hooked up an obd monitor to my car and it said lost TCM communication now I can't even drive my car because I'm afraid I'm going to blow up the engine or something

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · NJ

Transmission shutters and slips between 55 and 70mph. Feels like car is going to stall out, and does not accelerate correctly

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Engine · 89,000 miles · FL

Takata recall the engine light is on and the transmission slips when the vehicle is on the highway in motion losing the power.