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Xavier

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Hello guys ...

From what I understand, Chrysler provides a 5 year or 100k miles drive-train warranty (which ever falls first).

As some of you know, I'm a new owner.
We got a 2010 FWD Limited Patriot with 95,800 miles.

What should my wife and I do?
Is there anything we can do?

The car drives well, we don't notice any problems. We can tell that the previous owner took good care of the car, it looks brand new except some small dings and the interior & leather seats are in mint condition.

Should we get it checked out by the Jeep dealership or another reputable mechanic in order to access any issues we might not notice before the warranty expires?

Seems like common sense ... just wondering if any of you have had this dilemma in the past and/or what would you do.

Many thanks for any feedback in advance.
 
I drive a 2008 and if I recall, the only additional service at 100,000 miles is to inspect/replace the PCV valve (very easy to do) and flush the engine coolant. If you still have copper spark plugs, they're probably due depending on when the previous owner changed them out last (also incredibly easy on the Patriot).

As long as the previous owner followed the maintenance schedule by the book, 120,000 miles is the big one -- differentials, CVT, serpentine belt, etc.

Since you're approaching 100,000 miles there are probably some common repairs that are inevitable in the next few years (lower control arms and wheel bearings aren't terribly uncommon) but you'll definitely know when they're going and they wouldn't be covered by the powertrain warranty anyways.
 
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I drive a 2008 and if I recall, the only additional service at 100,000 miles is to inspect/replace the PCV valve (very easy to do) and flush the engine coolant. If you still have copper spark plugs, they're probably due depending on when the previous owner changed them out last (also incredibly easy on the Patriot).

As long as the previous owner followed the maintenance schedule by the book, 120,000 miles is the big one -- differentials, CVT, serpentine belt, etc.

Since you're approaching 100,000 miles there are probably some common repairs that are inevitable in the next few years (lower control arms and wheel bearings aren't terribly uncommon) but you'll definitely know when they're going and they wouldn't be covered by the powertrain warranty anyways.
Thank you very much for the information, it is appreciated.
 
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