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2017 Jeep Patriot power train problems

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Jeep Patriot25% of all complaints for this model year.

15
Power Train complaints
25%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Was driving on highway about 70 mph and check engine light, red lightning bolt symbol, and traction control lights all came on wasn't able to accelerate and vehicle wouldn't go above 30 mph. It's been in and out of dealerships since May and is still not fixed with no explanation why it's doing it …

    filed Nov 6, 2024

  • The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several attempts were needed before the vehicle would start. The contact stated that while accelerating, the transmission was slipping. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle…

    filed Oct 27, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Train problems in other Patriot years

YearReportsShare
2016 Patriot7416%
2015 Patriot5016%
2014 Patriot7013%
2013 Patriot1916%
2012 Patriot6318%
2011 Patriot5316%
2010 Patriot1713%
2009 Patriot3719%
2008 Patriot2514%
2007 Patriot66%
Patriot power train problems by year →

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.