# 2013 Jeep Patriot electrical problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-electrical-problem/148298>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [September 7, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-electrical-problem/148298 "2019-09-07T15:01:27Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Debra25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@Debra25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debra25)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-electrical-problem/148298/1 "2019-09-07T15:01:27Z")

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Our Jeep has some sort of electrical problem. The battery completely drains within three days if it is not plugged into a charger continually. Short of tracing all wiring throughout the vehicle, our mechanic was unable to identify the problem after a couple of months at the shop. Any ideas what is causing this or has any other Jeep Patriot owner had the same problem?

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-electrical-problem/148298/2 "2019-09-07T18:54:44Z")

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Take the Jeep to a better shop. This is a parasitic drain. Usually caused by an electronic device that has failed internally or a switch that is staying on. Aftermarket alarms, radios and remote starters are notorious for this.