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2011 Jeep Patriot Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 53 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Jeep Patriot, 16% of its 326 total complaints that year. Owners commonly report sudden power loss, stalling, and a transmission overheat warning light, with a median failure mileage of 73,000. No related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
53
16% of 326
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
73,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of power or complete stall while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with no warning.
  • Transmission overheat warning light illuminates, often paired with a whining or whirring noise from the drivetrain.
  • Vehicle loses acceleration and drops speed quickly, forcing drivers to coast to the shoulder to avoid traffic.
  • Stalling recurs repeatedly even after dealer visits, with dealers sometimes unable to find a cause using diagnostic computers.
  • Some owners report the issue happening at low speeds around town, not just on the highway.
  • In at least one case a transmission was replaced after repeated stalling episodes.

When 2011 Jeep Patriot transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 31, 2012, latest Aug 16, 2024.

2011 Jeep Patriot transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2012Aug 2014Oct 2015Nov 2016Sep 2017Apr 2019Jan 2020
53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2012 to Aug 2024; peak Sep 2013 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 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 the 2011 Jeep Patriot have?
NHTSA lists 53 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Jeep Patriot, which is 16% of the 326 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Jeep Patriot transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission and powertrain problem area on the 2011 Jeep Patriot.
At what mileage do 2011 Patriot transmission problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 73,000 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the transmission?
Owners commonly describe sudden power loss or stalling while driving, often accompanied by a transmission overheat warning light and unusual whining or whirring noises.
Did the transmission problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2011 Jeep Patriot lists 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.

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.