2012 Jeep Patriot Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 63 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 18% of its 354 total complaints for that year. No related recalls exist for this area. The median mileage at failure was 57,000 miles, with one fire and one injury reported.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 63
- 18% of 354
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses power and drops to low speed (5-35 mph) during highway driving, often on long trips or uphill grades, then partially recovers after coasting or idling.
- Transmission overheat warning light comes on during sustained highway speeds, forcing the driver to slow down or pull over and let it cool before continuing.
- Engine RPMs spike or remain elevated (over 4,000) during deceleration, sometimes accompanied by a burning clutch smell.
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while stopped at a light or moving at very low speed, requiring the driver to restart the engine.
- Owners report a deep whirling or humming sound from the drivetrain that gets louder during deceleration at highway speed.
When 2012 Jeep Patriot transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 18, 2012, latest Jul 14, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2012 Jeep Patriot have?
- NHTSA lists 63 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Jeep Patriot, making up 18% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Patriot transmission?
- No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 Jeep Patriot in the provided data.
- At what mileage do 2012 Jeep Patriot transmission problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2012 Jeep Patriot is 57,000 miles.
- Did the transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Jeep Patriot.
- How does the 2012 Patriot compare to other model years for this issue?
- The 2012 Patriot's Transmission & Powertrain complaints made up 18% of its total complaints, similar to the 2011 (16%), 2014 (13%), and 2016 (16%) model years, but lower than the 2017 model year's 25% share.