2012 Jeep Patriot Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “cvt transmission” (13% of reports).
- 63power train complaints
- 57,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 71%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- CVT transmission: mentioned in 8 of 63 complaints (13%)
- Few minutes: mentioned in 8 of 63 complaints (13%)
- Diagnostic testing: mentioned in 5 of 63 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 63 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Patriot power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 15 | 25% | 34,000 |
| 2016 Patriot | 74 | 16% | 58,580 |
| 2015 Patriot | 50 | 16% | 54,500 |
| 2014 Patriot | 70 | 13% | 45,000 |
| 2013 Patriot | 19 | 16% | 67,013 |
| 2012 Patriot | 63 | 18% | 57,000 |
| 2011 Patriot | 53 | 16% | 73,000 |
| 2010 Patriot | 17 | 13% | 46,500 |
| 2009 Patriot | 37 | 19% | 87,000 |
| 2008 Patriot | 25 | 13% | 80,054 |
| 2007 Patriot | 6 | 6% | 85,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2012 Jeep Patriot. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Jeep Patriots have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about power train for the 2012 Jeep Patriot (18% of the 354 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Jeep Patriot power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2012 Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent phrase is “cvt transmission”, in 8 of 63 complaints, followed by “few minutes” (8).
Other 2012 Jeep Patriot problems
- Engine problems (114)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (86)
- Air Bags problems (57)
See all 2012 Jeep Patriot problems or power train problems across all Patriot years.