I have an 07’ Jeep Patriot and it will go into limp mode while driving, this has been an ongoing problem for over a year, replaced throttle body and a crap ton of stuff on it, drove it yesterday did great to where i was going on the way back home got maybe a quarter of a mile and it wouldn’t accelerate or go over 25mph and going up hills it has absolutely no power and will loose acceleration while going up hill and will drop to 5mph or less, someone please help i need my jeep and i have a 1 year old daughter but this jeep isnt a safe vehicle for her to be in the way it is right now! Anyone else have this problem or have any idea what is causing this or why this is happening?
French93
Hi, welcome to the forum!
Limp mode can be caused by a number of things.
If possible, I would try to get the error codes read and see what the system thinks is going on. If you don't have a code reader / scanner a local auto parts store might read them for you for free.
If it has the automatic transmission (CVT) it's possible the transmission is having issues due to not having the fluid and both filters changed soon enough.
The factory fluid should be replaced at 30k miles, then 30-50k thereafter. If this isn't done then internal damage can occur.
More info on fluid and filter change here:
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Limp mode can be caused by a number of things.
If possible, I would try to get the error codes read and see what the system thinks is going on. If you don't have a code reader / scanner a local auto parts store might read them for you for free.
If it has the automatic transmission (CVT) it's possible the transmission is having issues due to not having the fluid and both filters changed soon enough.
The factory fluid should be replaced at 30k miles, then 30-50k thereafter. If this isn't done then internal damage can occur.
More info on fluid and filter change here:
CVT updated pan, dip stick and cooler links please
Been done to death but I cant find all info with links etc to know i'm on right track. Want to service the CVT (replace filters and fluid) also have seen this 4 ports CVT Transmission Oil Cooler, 2 for Engine Coolant 2 for CVT Fluid. 2 pipes for the inlet/outlet of coolant 2 pipes for the...
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Welcome to the group. Sorry you're having problems with your Patriot. The first step would be to get the codes read. As Sandstone said, many autoparts stores will do that for free. Post the codes here and we can help.
I have a misfire on cylinder 1 & 3 and a code for crankshaft positioner sensor wasn’t learned, but i had someone program it with a scanner and clear the misfire codes but it went right back into limp mode as soon as this was done while i drove it home, when i first start it and go it does great then when the motor gets warm thats when it goes into limp mode and it does have cool packs
If you can, get a scanner that does live data logging and see what the crankshaft position sensor, etc. is doing when the failure occurs.
Right before it goes into limp mode the traction control light comes on then it goes into limp mode as soon as that light comes on and my engine light is blinking now but the light was solid before
Honestly I’ll probably just scrap it! My stepdad has done put a few thousand into it and it’s still messing up and i can’t get anyone to look at it or do anything! Sad thing is I’ve only had it for a week now and I’m always done with it
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