RECENTLY MY RIGHT REAR CONTROL ARM BOLT SHEERED THROUGH THE CROSSMEMBER. I HAD IT REPLACED AT CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AND NOW THE FRONT IS MAKING THE SAME NOISES THE REAR WAS MAKING PRIOR TO BEING FIXED. I SAW THAT THERE HAD BEEN AN ISSUE WITH 2012 MODELS AND EARLIER. I'M WORRIED THAT MY VEHICLE MAY ALSO BE DEFECTIVE. IT'S A 2013 THAT WAS BOUGHT IN 2012. WHEN THE BOLT SHEERED THROUGH THE CROSSM…
2013 jeep Patriot powertrain problems
moderate 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
JEEP DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE BEARING WENT OUT IN THE TRANSAXLE WHICH CAUSED IT TO LOCK UP. IT LOCKED UP SO HARD THAT THE CASE WAS CRACKED FROM THE OUTSIDE AND ALL THE FLUID RAN OUT OF IT. THE DEALERSHIP CONTACTED CORPORATE TO SEE WHAT THEY WANTED TO DO. 3 DAYS LATER, THEY REPLACED THE TRANSAXLE. WHEN I WANTED TO GET COPIES OF THE PICTURES THE DEALERSHIP TOOK, THEY SAID "NO" AND THEY BELONG TO…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2013 jeep Patriot?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 19 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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