2010 Jeep Patriot FWD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Jeep Patriot FWD, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the highway for approximately an hour, going from 65-75 MPH, and occasionally using the cruise control, the transmission overheat light turned on. I slowed to about 60 MPH and exited at the next off ramp, which was slightly uphill. While in motion, the vehicle lost power. I used the remaining momentum to pull over to the shoulder and turned off the vehicle. I read the manual, which states to let the transmission cool down and then continue driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874069, filed 2016-06, 58,000 miles“The Jeep patriot ha s acvt transmission and when pulling into traffic from a stop the vehicle hesitates and crawls to a start. I almost got killed because my vehicle didn't move when I needed it to. This is a very dangerous characteristic and the manufacturer should inform prospective owners of this situation. Search the web and you will find other owners experiencing this.”
NHTSA complaint #10365548, filed 2010-11, 2,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Jeep patriot. While attempting to drive in reverse the gear shift lever malfunctioned. He was able to release the brake pedal and move the vehicle into a parking space with the emergency brake on. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the shift lever retaining clip caused the gear shift to fail. The dealer replaced the retaining shift lever clip and cable. The failure mileage was 1,763 and the current mileage was 2,200. Updated 03/19/10. Updated 09/16/10”
NHTSA complaint #10314215, filed 2010-02, 1,730 miles“2010 Jeep patriot, purchased may 2010. Since purchased has been taken to the service department 6 times. Vehicle has constant noise under the left front side in addition, the vehicle turns off while in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10354519, filed 2010-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Patriot FWD
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Patriot FWD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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