5 Speed Manual Transmission 2008 Jeep Patriot – Whining

stopleinad88 · May 14, 2013

Hi I am new to these forums and I have a question and would like to get your thoughts on what could be wrong with my patriot. I have noticed other posts talking about a similar thing but with an automatic transmission.
Here is what I know.

It’s a 2008 Jeep Patriot. Almost 60,000 miles and no lifetime warranty, since I bought the car used and that does not transfer as far as I know.

It is a 5 speed manual transmission with no prior problems and oil changed at the recommended times.

Everything seems fine until I hit 25 miles an hour and once I hit 25 miles an hour the car starts to make what I can only describe as a whining sound. This whining sound continues as I increase speed and even at 70 miles an hour the car is still whining. If I take my foot off the gas the sound goes away.

I don’t know what other details I can post but if you have a question go ahead and ask and I will answer it if that helps with a possible diagnostic.

My first thought is transmission but I am trying to get other ideas.

Thank You

Dangerous · May 14, 2013

Is is FDI/4x4 ?

Did you check the transmission fluid?

stopleinad88 · May 14, 2013

Yes on the FDI/4x4?

Have not checked the fluid, is that where I should start?

ColoradoMan · May 14, 2013

If you let go of the gas while at highway speeds and the clutch is still engaged and still makes that noise then it probably isn't the transmission since the clutch is still engaged.

Davecat · May 15, 2013

the whine is well known and is caused by slight shim problemsin the 5 speed, I don't hear mine anymore which either means I am used to it or the transmission has worn in enough to eliminate it...more likely the former. You can see the discussions at
http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112361&highlight=whine

silverflash · May 15, 2013

where is the shim issue being discussed? the thread shown doesn't talk about it at all.

ColoradoMan · May 15, 2013

I have never had a whine in my jeep.

cpole17 · May 15, 2013

Mine has a slight whine too, 5 spd., 2008 FDI 4x4 with 90,000 km's on it.

It is not very evident and you cannot hear once you get to about 20Km's/h...road and wind noise drown it out.

I have heard a fluid change to something aftermarket can help...have not gone there yet myself.

Wicksie · May 29, 2013

My 2009 Patriot Sport with a manual transmission started to develop a whine upon acceleration on the way home from a 2.5 hour trip yesterday. I took it to the dealership today and the transmission is shot. It's a good thing I have the lifetime power and drivetrain warranty or I would be livid. The vehicle has 38,000 miles.

silverflash · Jun 6, 2013

My jeeps been whining since new- 3 months and 5500 miles. Dealer said its normal. I would be interested in hearing what ur dealer said is a whine a bad trans or what?

jeepin_jonny · Jun 9, 2013

I have a 2008 5 speed and I have this whine. It's been there since the start and the dealer always says "we can't hear it". This is unbelievable because anyone who drives with me comments on it. It's horribly loud at highway speeds. I've resigned myself to having to live with it, for if the dealer can't hear it, how can they be trusted to fix it? Makes me happy the Pat has a decent factory stereo.

JeepCares · Jun 14, 2013

jeepin_jonny said:
I have a 2008 5 speed and I have this whine. It's been there since the start and the dealer always says "we can't hear it".

Did you buy it new?

dixiedawg · Jun 14, 2013

Good question! If they did buy new they should get it in for the five year powertrain check.

jeepin_jonny · Jun 26, 2013

Unfortunately, I bought mine slightly used. I'm having even more transmission problems now, so I think mine's about toast.

5 Speed Manual Transmission 2008 Jeep Patriot – Whining

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