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2010 Jeep Patriot Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Jeep Patriot, 13% of its 136 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 46,500. There are no related recalls tied to this component for this year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
17
13% of 136
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
46,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Transmission overheats during highway driving, triggering a warning light and loss of power, sometimes at speeds around 70 mph.
  • Vehicle loses power and leaks transmission fluid while driving, accompanied by the transmission warning light.
  • Gear shifter becomes stuck or unresponsive after an overheating warning light comes on, with the problem recurring over time.
  • Owners report a ticking noise from the differential that dealers diagnosed as requiring a full transmission replacement.
  • Transmission shakes violently or fails outright with no warning indicators, sometimes diagnosed by an independent mechanic rather than the dealer.
  • Whining noise and loss of power while climbing hills, later traced to metal filings found inside the transmission.

When 2010 Jeep Patriot transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 26, 2013, latest Jun 29, 2023.

2010 Jeep Patriot transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2013Sep 2014Nov 2015Jun 2017Jul 2018Aug 2019Feb 2021
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Jun 2023; peak Dec 2013 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Patriot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201017 (13%)
  2. 201153 (16%)
  3. 201263 (18%)
  4. 201319 (16%)
  5. 201470 (13%)
  6. 201550 (16%)
  7. 201674 (16%)
  8. 201715 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Jeep Patriot, making up 13% of the 136 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Jeep Patriot?
No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain component on the 2010 Jeep Patriot.
At what mileage do 2010 Patriot transmission problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for transmission complaints is 46,500 miles.
What kind of transmission failures do owners report on the 2010 Patriot?
Owners describe overheating warnings, stuck gear shifters, fluid leaks, violent shaking, and full transmission replacements, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
Did the 2010 Patriot transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Patriot, and 0 fires.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.