I am thinking about buying a new 2011 Patriot and would love to hear from Patriot owners who have racked up more than 100,000 (mostly city) miles and hear about what mechanical problems you have had. In all honesty, I am concerned about the long term reliability of newer Jeeps. In my neck of the woods, I don't see a whole lot of them on the road with as many miles as my old Honda. Thanks for your answers.
Patriot owners with over 100,000 miles, what mechanical problems have you had?
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My opinion doesn't count much yet since I'm not at the 100k mark.
My '13 has 55,000 miles and I would replace it with another one in a heartbeat.
Nothing out of the ordinary except for when my CVT dipstick tube fell off randomly. (under warranty so no problem)
Just synthetic oil changes, occasional fuel system cleaner, spark plugs and an alignment is all I have had to do.
I plan on servicing the CVT at 60,000 miles however just for good measure.
My next Patriot would have 4 wheel drive for sure, even though my FWD is very capable and impressed me many times.
My '13 has 55,000 miles and I would replace it with another one in a heartbeat.
Nothing out of the ordinary except for when my CVT dipstick tube fell off randomly. (under warranty so no problem)
Just synthetic oil changes, occasional fuel system cleaner, spark plugs and an alignment is all I have had to do.
I plan on servicing the CVT at 60,000 miles however just for good measure.
My next Patriot would have 4 wheel drive for sure, even though my FWD is very capable and impressed me many times.
This post has come to life again! I finally got around to a bona fide repair -- lower control arm. That was at about 155,000 miles. I've seen where some have had those go south in the 30K range. Ignatz spends most of his time on roads, but sometimes the roads can be pretty harsh. Repairs will happen, and I don't think mine was premature.
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When the factory warranty expired I purchase a 36000 extended thru the dealership. Boy was that the best thing I ever did because it ended up covering a new engine, the ball joints, etc - all with a $100 deductible.
Just rolled over 130000 and had the fuel pump go out - thankfully I was able to get a Mopar one for cheap online and have a mechanic friend install it cheaper than the dealer would have.
Otherwise everything has been pretty good and just had to deal with normal maintenance.
Just rolled over 130000 and had the fuel pump go out - thankfully I was able to get a Mopar one for cheap online and have a mechanic friend install it cheaper than the dealer would have.
Otherwise everything has been pretty good and just had to deal with normal maintenance.
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