Jeep Patriot transmission failure problems

Filed Jan 12, 2024 · Transmission · MI

CVT transmission failed at 79,000 miles. Cost to replace is over $8,000 due to lack of replacement parts. Known defective design that is no longer in production.

Filed Jul 11, 2023 · KY

My transmission failed while going 65 on the interstate with no warning. The only warning lights that were on, was the check engine light and the overheat light, which only came on about 30 seconds before transmission failure. The vehicle lost all power, which made it reduce speed, extremely fast, and wouldn’t gain speed at all which almost caused the vehicle behind me to hit me at a high rate of speed. I had a hypersensitive special needs child in my car at the time, and the very loud, high pitch whiny noises has actually had him struggling since it happened. I am in extremely bad health as well, with a heat intolerance and this jeep stranded myself, and my special needs child on the side of the interstate for approximately two hours because I was out of town and had to wait for someone to travel to me. Temp that day was approximately 90 degrees. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle was checked out by two service centers, one being a certified Jeep dealership, and both confirmed that my transmission failed due to overheating transmission because of hot weather, and that was an ongoing issue with other patriots as well. Spent about three hours, trying to get a hold of Jeep, the representatives are rude and disrespectful, and they wanted me to pay more money for a specific diagnostic test that they required because it would better help them, but not benefit me at all.

Filed Apr 24, 2023 · Transmission · IL

CVT Tansmission went out with only 120,000 miles resulting in a costly transmission replacement

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 Jan 18, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 112,000 miles · MA

Vehicle stalled with no warning signs while I was driving and went into limp mode, took it to a jeep dealer to check it out. They say the jeep needs a whole new transmission. Will not drive at all but has power. Only has 112,000. Codes: p0777 - pressure control solenoid b - stuck on, p0741 - torque converter clutch solenoid - stuck off, p0730 incorrect great ratio

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 Jul 7, 2020 · Transmission · 52,963 miles · TN

Purchased the 2015 jeep patriot 02/2018 from carmax in columbia, sc. Mileage was just over 27,000 miles. It came with a 5 speed manual transmission. 3/2/2019 - a t355 transaxle 2 wd, 5 speed transmission was replaced, and clutch. 4/15/2020 - patriot was towed to the shop, carthage, tn. Clutch went out, replaced the slave cylinder, master clutch cylinder. 6/26/2020 - took the patriot to the shop, carthage, tn. Transaxle needs to be replaced. In 2019, the powertrain was still under manufacturer's warranty, we spoke to the jeep dealership in south carolina, they refused to do the work. When we contacted jeep 06/2020 when the jeep transmission was deemed needed replacing again, josh, in management, informed us that jeep would not do anything as the warranty had expired in february of 2020. Research has revealed that from 2007 to 2016, the 5 speed manual transmission is defective. We currently still owe 8000.00 dollars on the vehicle. We are not willing to put any money into another transmission. By the time we did, we would have over 5000.00 dollars in a worthless piece of garbage that is not reliable. Other issues: total right front rebuild within the first year of owning the vehicle. Overall, the vehicle is a lemon, and we need an investigation opened, as jeep has refused to assist in anyway or to correct the issue.

Filed Mar 24, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 67,000 miles · ME

I had all the issues that was stated in the recalls but my VIN number wasnt part of recall I am on my thrid motor replaced and electrical still isnt working properly I purchased brand new 2014 and within first year needed new engine when ifiled complaint nothing was done by jeep or dealer,just replaced the engin last month now the alternator needs replacing and transmission blew yesterday all of these issues happened while I was driving

Filed Feb 29, 2020 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · MI

I was driving approx 45 MPH when I heard a popping noise followed by grinding noise while in 5th gear. Took my car to the shop and was told it looked like the transmission. I then took it to a transmission shop who verified that the transmission was shot. It was cracked in several places. I had the transmission replaced with a new one. When I went to pick up my car, I asked to take pictures so that I could talk to jeep about having a transmission fail at 103k miles. While taking pictures and looking at the damaged transmission, the mechanic said " wait a minute. What year is your jeep?" I told him it was a 2014. He said, "look at this sticker. It means that this transmission was manufactured in 2016. So, you are actually on your 3rd transmission." I was able to track the transmission by the part number and found out that it was installed in july 2016. The original transmission failed at 51,477 miles. The one that just came out failed at 52, 075 miles.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep patriot. The contact stated that while attempting to traverse a hill, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle started to overheat and the speed was reduced independently. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown mechanic that located failures codes p0777 and p0741. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage 107,000.