How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Patriot, which is 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Jeep Patriot transmission?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Patriot.

At what mileage do 2017 Patriot transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 34,000 miles, though some owners reported issues both earlier and later than that.

Did any 2017 Patriot transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these complaints.

2017 Jeep Patriot Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Jeep Patriot, 25% of all complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure was 34,000 miles, with no related recalls, crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 25% of 59
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Transmission overheat warning light illuminates during extended highway driving, followed by a loss of power that requires pulling over and waiting for the vehicle to cool down.
Owners describe a whining or growling noise from the transmission that grows louder and is sometimes followed by loss of forward movement or acceleration.
Some vehicles jerk or shudder noticeably during gear shifts at city speeds, a pattern that owners say started soon after purchase and continued intermittently.
A few owners report sudden stalling or inability to accelerate tied to a defective throttle body that had to be replaced multiple times.
One owner with a manual transmission reported premature clutch failure at low mileage, and another reported input shaft bearing wear described by the dealer as a common problem.

When 2017 Jeep Patriot transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2018, latest Nov 6, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2018 to Nov 2024; peak Jun 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 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.

201017 (13%)
201153 (16%)
201263 (18%)
201319 (16%)
201470 (13%)
201550 (16%)
201674 (16%)
201715 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Jeep Patriot?: NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Patriot, which is 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Jeep Patriot transmission?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Patriot.
At what mileage do 2017 Patriot transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 34,000 miles, though some owners reported issues both earlier and later than that.
Did any 2017 Patriot transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these complaints.