2012 Jeep Patriot power train problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Jeep Patriot — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
“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…”
filed Jun 21, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 15 | 25% |
| 2016 Patriot | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 Patriot | 50 | 16% |
| 2014 Patriot | 70 | 13% |
| 2013 Patriot | 19 | 16% |
| 2011 Patriot | 53 | 16% |
| 2010 Patriot | 17 | 13% |
| 2009 Patriot | 37 | 19% |
| 2008 Patriot | 25 | 14% |
| 2007 Patriot | 6 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Jeep Patriot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.