2012 Jeep Patriot Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 18%of 354 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 18% of the 354 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The transmission in my 2012 Jeep Patriot is not functioning properly. It does not accelerate as it should. It stalls when I attempt to accelerate. It does this on city streets and highways. It overheats on hills and can't take it out of town because it's not reliable. This doesn't make sense since the car only has 74,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11204125, filed 2019-04, 74,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11288489, filed 2019-12, 50,000 miles“My Jeep is by far one of the biggest safety hazards if not for me but for everyone else on the road. The transmission overheat light comes on constantly. If I go over 60 on a day that is over 70 degrees for longer than 10 minutes the transmission will over heat. It isn't just an annoyance it is a safety issue that Jeep has known about. A recall needs to be iniciated. The”
NHTSA complaint #11120200, filed 2018-08, 80,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11307099, filed 2020-02, 129,245 miles“While driving down I-70 at 77 MPH the temperature light come on, coasted to the shoulder as I couldn't accelerate. Once pulled over I turned off my Jeep and waited about 10 minutes, started it back up, no light, performed as it should. On the way back from my trip the issue happened again, this time I took it to the dealership. They performed a download and said 'no faults are stored in the system'. I get all the required maintenance done.”
NHTSA complaint #11011129, filed 2017-07, 69,800 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10223509Jun 17, 2020TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid…
- 10223508Jun 17, 2020TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed Replacing OE transmission 05106789A$/68042789A$ with reman transmission R8142073A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid interference…
- 10223825Sep 13, 2016Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a…
- 10226273Jun 9, 2016Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a…
- 10150546Apr 18, 2015RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RBZ or RHB Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following. ? When…
- 10144863Mar 31, 2015Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15 | 25% |
| 2016 | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 | 50 | 16% |
| 2014 | 70 | 13% |
| 2013 | 19 | 16% |
| 2012 | 63 | 18% |
| 2011 | 53 | 16% |
| 2010 | 17 | 13% |
| 2009 | 37 | 19% |
| 2008 | 25 | 13% |
| 2007 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Patriot
114 complaintsFuel system
102 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSeat belts
37 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Patriot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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