# \#patriot **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/patriot/6336.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Grinding noise on newly purchased car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-on-newly-purchased-car/187931)
**Author:** [@gomesed098\_183210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gomesed098_183210)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-on-newly-purchased-car/187931 "2022-12-16T19:32:31Z")
Hi everyone, Bought this 2015 manual transmission Jeep Patriot from an out of state dealer. The car had one owner and is in really good condition. However, it’s making this intermittent noise that has spoiled the fun a… --- ## [Jeep Patriot 2014 making a scraping noise when driving and turning after changing suspension parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-2014-making-a-scraping-noise-when-driving-and-turning-after-changing-suspension-parts/176846)
**Author:** [@leonx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leonx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-2014-making-a-scraping-noise-when-driving-and-turning-after-changing-suspension-parts/176846 "2021-05-16T16:09:19Z")
Just changed out some suspension parts for my Jeep Patriot, more specifically the tie rod ends, control arms, sway links, stab bushings. For some reason my jeep is making a weird grinding noise when driving and when turn… --- ## [2017 Jeep Patriot starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-patriot-starting-issue/171911)
**Author:** [@Mps0026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mps0026)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-patriot-starting-issue/171911 "2020-11-03T19:29:18Z")
I have a 2017 Patriot. I left my lights on and it would not start. I turned the lights off and it started right up. Drove across town and went into the bank and it started right up. Went to leave work and it would no… --- ## [07’ Jeep Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-jeep-patriot/171761)
**Author:** [@mandi08m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandi08m)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-jeep-patriot/171761 "2020-10-31T02:44:41Z")
I have a 2007 Jeep Patriot and recently my headlight stopped working (I got it fixed btw) but while trying to fix that all of a sudden my radio stopped working as well as my rear windshield wiper and normally my interior… --- ## [Jeep trans issue but not sure what](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-trans-issue-but-not-sure-what/169748)
**Author:** [@Jeffrey28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffrey28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-trans-issue-but-not-sure-what/169748 "2020-09-09T15:42:21Z")
So my 2012 jeep patriot 2wd 2.0 with CVT trans messed up on me the other day. I was feeling a shudder before my 15 mile trip home. After about ten miles it started shuddering badly so I pulled off and after I stopped it … --- ## [Jeep 2014 Metal Piece](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-2014-metal-piece/159588)
**Author:** [@hkaryakose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hkaryakose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-2014-metal-piece/159588 "2020-02-26T17:33:38Z")
This piece is completely loose. I’m not sure what it is or what I should do. It’s on the undercarriage of the back of my Jeep. --- ## [2008 Jeep Patriot transmission rebuild estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-patriot-transmission-rebuild-estimate/158776)
**Author:** [@DeeReices](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeeReices)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-patriot-transmission-rebuild-estimate/158776 "2020-02-19T01:33:52Z")
Is $500 in labor costs fairly accurate and fair for rebuild or replacement of a Transmission? --- ## [2014 Jeep Patriot - warning lights and rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-warning-lights-and-rough-idle/148434)
**Author:** [@GregBell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregBell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-warning-lights-and-rough-idle/148434 "2019-09-09T21:52:51Z")
Indicator lights, Electronic Throttle Control, Electronic Stability Control, and engine light on. Loss of power and rough idle. Is this an ECM problem? I --- ## [2015 Jeep Patriot stalled occasionally at red lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-stalled-occasionally-at-red-lights/142436)
**Author:** [@Charlene08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlene08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-stalled-occasionally-at-red-lights/142436 "2019-06-18T22:15:01Z")
Jeep looses RMP for a split second while driving 80 - 100 KM does this randomly. Also has stalled 2 times while at red lights. Starts right back up, no engine light on, no error codes… --- ## [2015 Jeep Patriot bucks when changing gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-bucks-when-changing-gears/134642)
**Author:** [@JohnDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDavis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-bucks-when-changing-gears/134642 "2019-02-14T21:49:03Z")
My Jeep Patriot has started to buck slightly when changing gears. And how do you check the transmission fluid? --- ## [2012 Jeep Patriot radio can’t stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-radio-can-t-stay-on/131307)
**Author:** [@DougRimbey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougRimbey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-radio-can-t-stay-on/131307 "2018-12-23T15:17:10Z")
radio will stop working then start up maybe 15-20 minutes later, no sound comes out even though the display still shows radio station & clock, satilite radio, mp3 plug-in still works even though radio is silent. sometime… --- ## [2011 Jeep Patriot clicking noise under the glove box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-patriot-clicking-noise-under-the-glove-box/127369)
**Author:** [@Janet25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet25)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-patriot-clicking-noise-under-the-glove-box/127369 "2018-10-23T19:40:19Z")
My 2011 Jeep Patriot started making a clicking noise from under the glove box. The dealership told me it needed a new actuator. After it was supposedly replaced and I got my Jeep back, it was still making the same noise.… --- ## [2013 Jeep Patriot transmission fluid light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-transmission-fluid-light/121029)
**Author:** [@CathyStephan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CathyStephan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-transmission-fluid-light/121029 "2018-07-15T01:21:05Z")
My Patriot will randomly, after being on the highway for 45 minutes or so, have the Transmission Fluid Light come on. If I continue to drive it, the car will slow itself down to 30 miles per hour. When I take it to the d… --- ## [2014 Jeep Patriot cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-cruise-control/120062)
**Author:** [@BillWitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillWitt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-cruise-control/120062 "2018-06-29T21:01:29Z")
I have a question about cruise control. I currently drive a 2014 Jeep Patriot but have had this same issue on previous cars I have driven, both newer and older. After temporarily disengaging the cruise and then hitting r… --- ## [2014 Jeep Patriot 4wd needs an oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-4wd-needs-an-oil-change/119652)
**Author:** [@TammyRobertson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TammyRobertson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-4wd-needs-an-oil-change/119652 "2018-06-23T02:37:54Z")
I have a 2014 Jeep Patroit. I get regularly scheduled oil changes. I have been told my 4 wheel drive needs an oil change. Is this true? --- ## [2009 Jeep Patriot warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-warning-lights/118651)
**Author:** [@kimbuchanan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimbuchanan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-warning-lights/118651 "2018-06-04T21:21:38Z")
what makes light for abs, esp and bas come on --- ## [Water leaking in 2017 Jeep Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-in-2017-jeep-patriot/117851)
**Author:** [@Stephanie27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-in-2017-jeep-patriot/117851 "2018-05-22T20:17:16Z")
I have water leaking on the passenger side under the front console. Can it be because of the bad storm we had in Pa or is this something that has happened to others? --- ## [2012 Jeep Patriot coughing engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-coughing-engine/117074)
**Author:** [@augustpeters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/augustpeters)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-coughing-engine/117074 "2018-05-10T02:52:35Z")
when accellarating the engion coughs and misses out --- ## [2014 Jeep Patriot using up coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-using-up-coolant/116297)
**Author:** [@SteveDiaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveDiaz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-using-up-coolant/116297 "2018-04-26T04:15:41Z")
I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot with the 4cyl engine. I have noticed that it is using up coolant from the coolant tank and the temperature gauge will pass mid point and return to normal while driving. I have checked for leaks… --- ## [Mold under the spare tire in J007 Jeep Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-under-the-spare-tire-in-j007-jeep-patriot/80161)
**Author:** [@JeepGalinPA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeepGalinPA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-under-the-spare-tire-in-j007-jeep-patriot/80161 "2017-07-24T20:10:45Z")
After 2 years of smelling mold and having several body shops look at the car, I was vacuuming and removed the spare tire from the trunk. The mat under the spare time and the seams of the trunk are covered in black mold. … --- ## [2009 Jeep Patriot..ATF Overfill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-atf-overfill/93444)
**Author:** [@vici](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vici)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-atf-overfill/93444 "2016-06-04T01:23:07Z")
Yesterday I started my jeep at 6:30am and headed down the road around 7:20 am i heard this sound like i had a flat. Pulled off the road and checked tires. no issue, got back in and drove about 5 miles when i lost all po… --- ## [My 2007 Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2007-jeep/89991)
**Author:** [@Leefor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leefor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2007-jeep/89991 "2015-05-23T05:55:15Z")
My Jeep makes a whining noise and sounds like a deisel truck. In the morning when I back out of my garage and reverse down a little way the noise is there. When I then drive off, the noise gets even louder. As I drive,… --- ## [2013 Jeep Patriot Brake/Turn Signal Light Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-brake-turn-signal-light-issue/89968)
**Author:** [@DGA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DGA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-brake-turn-signal-light-issue/89968 "2015-05-15T17:51:02Z")
My wife drives a 2013 jeep patriot with less than 20k miles on it. The turn signals began behaving eccentrically (beeps at strange intervals, and the right turn signal flashing twice as fast most of the time). We figure… --- ## [2009 Jeep Patriot ABS problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-abs-problems/79749)
**Author:** [@dwillia599](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwillia599)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-abs-problems/79749 "2013-06-10T22:36:59Z")
I previously owned a 97 Jeep Cherokee and put 175,000 miles on it and had almost no maintenance problems. Now I have a 2009 Jeep Patriot with about 50,000 miles. I have replaced an ABS wheel speed sensor 3 times and now … --- ## [Toe Link issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toe-link-issues/78706)
**Author:** [@Melvin46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melvin46)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toe-link-issues/78706 "2013-04-16T00:14:15Z")
I Just bought my Jeep from a dealership 3 months ago. I have put about 6500 miles on it. I took it back to the dealership because they still needed to fix a leak in the sunroof, from when I bought it. During their ins… --- ## [Jeep Patriot Headlight Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-headlight-mystery/76178)
**Author:** [@JeffB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffB1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-headlight-mystery/76178 "2012-12-17T02:39:13Z")
Hi The right headlight is not working, however it does work on the Highbeam setting. I switched the bulb, same problem. I looked and switched the fuses, this also did not fix it, I am stumped, I would be grateful fo… --- ## [2009 Jeep patriot sport/ tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-sport-tires/75181)
**Author:** [@crash\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crash_2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-sport-tires/75181 "2012-10-26T19:41:47Z")
Looking for tires other than the only ones they recommend. Looking for a more aggressive tread. Found Coopers but have to go to 215 70 R 16 . But not listed for this jeep. As anyone else out there went with a bi… --- ## [2012 Patriot or Compass - should I buy even though they are being discontinued by Fiat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128)
**Author:** [@beatlefan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beatlefan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128 "2012-02-27T23:06:24Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru Forester and want to get a new car. I need a small SUV reasonably priced with good maint. record. The Patriot and Compass look good to me, but I hear they are being discontinued. Is it wise to pur… --- ## [2011 Jeep Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-patriot/69422)
**Author:** [@OhioJack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OhioJack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-patriot/69422 "2011-11-12T20:23:22Z")
My jeep is 6 months old. From day one it has erratic starter problems. Often when starting it, the starter keeps on cranking after I let go of the key! The ignition switch visually returns to the run position, but is ele… --- ## [Jeep Patriot 2008 CVT Transmission Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-2008-cvt-transmission-problems/69310)
**Author:** [@NovaCharged](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NovaCharged)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-2008-cvt-transmission-problems/69310 "2011-11-08T19:38:42Z")
Hello, I have a 2008 Jeep Patriot with a CVT transmission. The car was recently purchased and seems to have problems with slippage. When I accelerate, the car revs up highly, the tack goes to nearly 4k but the car do… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/patriot/6336.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=patriot)