2007-2009 had a filter housing on the outside of the top, 2010-2017(or 2010-2013 for FD1 4x4) had a "cooling plate" up top and the filter tucked in.

2007-2010 was "first generation" with old bodywork, but in 2011 they updated it, lifted the FD1 to match FD2 height, and I think updated CVT programmings a bit.

2007 had P-R-N-D-L on all CVT models, 2008-2017 had P-R-N-D-L/offroad for FD2 and P-R-N-D/autostick for any other CVT models.

There's other differences too, like 2007 models being the only ones for amber turn signals in North America, new dash for 2009, lighted cupholders halfway through 2009, new headrest for 2010, most of the rest in 2011, etc. But if you want a direct swap and just some programming changes for your specific vehicle(each VIN came with an ECU that's gotta link up I guess, because bureaucracy or something), then find a 2010-2017 FWD model in a junkyard, or a rebuilt CVT from one, and it should work. I think it's gotta match that yours was 2.0L as well, but it's been awhile since I actually had to replace mine in my 2010 FD1 4x4 after getting the fluid changed too late.

 

Hi, replacing my CVT Transmission in my 2012 Jeep Patriot.

Been price searching. I've seen that theres alot of 2007-2010 CVT transmissions fairly priced.
But Will those years fit a 2012?
I was looking at a rebuilt one and they said 2007 to 2016.
I've called the dealer and they've told me 2011 to 2016 only because of programming. But so are the guts the same?

What years cvt transmissions will fit a 2012 Jeep Patriot with a 2.0l FWD

According to one source, there are three part numbers that will fit your Patriot.

RL000676AG - fits years 2011 to 2013

2012 Jeep Patriot BASE 2.0L I4 CVT Transaxle package. With torque converter - RL000676AG | Factory Chrysler Parts, Bartow FL

Transaxle package. With torque converter. Transmission. 2012 Jeep Patriot BASE 2.0L I4 CVT. Genuine Jeep Part - RL000676AG (68000676AG, 68000676AH, RL000676AH). Ships from Factory Chrysler Parts, Bartow FL

www.factorychryslerparts.com

RL000840AI - fits years 2011 to 2013

2012 Jeep Patriot BASE 2.0L I4 CVT Transaxle package. With torque converter - RL000840AI | Factory Chrysler Parts, Bartow FL

Transaxle package. With torque converter. Transmission. 2012 Jeep Patriot BASE 2.0L I4 CVT. Genuine Jeep Part - RL000840AI (68000840AI). Ships from Factory Chrysler Parts, Bartow FL

www.factorychryslerparts.com

RL000750AG - fits years 2011-2013 and some 2014-2017 models.

2012 Jeep Patriot BASE 2.0L I4 CVT Transaxle package. With torque converter - RL000750AG | Factory Chrysler Parts, Bartow FL

Transaxle package. With torque converter. Remanufactured. 2012 Jeep Patriot BASE 2.0L I4 CVT. Genuine Jeep Part - RL000750AG (68000750AG, R8000750AG). Ships from Factory Chrysler Parts, Bartow FL

www.factorychryslerparts.com

You can try PM'ing JeepCares with your VIN, they might be able to tell you exactly which transmission you have, or you could try emailing the source I gave and asking them.

If you get a transmission from another vehicle, you'll more than likely need to do a system re-flash at the dealer.

 

Thanks alot for the help. So do you know if the guts of the CVT transmissions the same? Could I still try using a 2007 and just swap a few parts from my old CVT Transmission. My current one has a pump going out and solenoid stuck.

 

I don't have a parts catalog for the CVT, so I can't tell you for sure which parts are or aren't the same.

You might try contacting ATSG, they could probably tell you. They do charge $75 for tech support questions, but it might be worth it:

ATSG Bookstore

ATSG transmission rebuild manuals, downloads, discs, tools, parts, and more direct from the source!

www.atsg.us

They also publish a CVT repair manual for $33:

Amazon.com

Whatever it takes transmissions has an online parts catalog, they might be able to help you as well:

Whatever It Takes Transmission Parts

www.wittrans.com

They also have a video showing how the CVT comes apart:

Whatever It Takes Transmission Parts

www.wittrans.com

One last thing, when it comes to older junkyard CVT's like a 2007, unless it's low mileage and been well maintained, you may be getting one that has as many problems or more as the one you're replacing; perhaps that's the reason they're so cheap.

 

So I've decided to open up the CVT and replace the pump and solenoid pack myself.

I'm trying to figure out the correct pump now to order.

Ive called the dealer and they told me I have a RL00676AG one

So is that a JF011E (RE0F10A)
Or is it a JF015E (RE0F11A)
? I'm down to those 2 part number now. Any idea which one of the 2 it is? Their both the Jatco transmission. Ones 07 and up the other 11 and up.

Just not sure which one it is.

 

It's a JF011E / RE0F10A.

The JF015E / CVT7 is kind of the successor to the JF011E.

Here's a archived article that talks about them:

ATSG Blog - The JF011E Jatco CVT to the JF015E CVT-7

The JF011E (as it is called in Dodge and Jeep applications), is a JATCO-made CVT, which is also referred to as the RE0F10A in Nissan and the F1C1A in Mitsubishi (Figure 1). With this transmission having such a presence on the road today, it comes as no surprise that many shops have chosen to...

web.archive.org

 

Just did this because we have a 2013 Jeep Patriot 4x4 that the transmission just died while on the highway.
After replacing we found out it was just the torque convertor but either way we did a swap before finding that out. The metal from the torque convertor blocked the solenoids in the bottom control valves and just did not let us shift at all.

New transmission was priced at $3300
$2200 for Used with warranty
We took a 2009 used transmission from a scrap yard (brought a battery to connect and scan to make sure it didn't have any codes as is). Now the model looked the same however it had a cooling system up top that connected to both radiator and oil coolers (instead of just the oil cooler like the original). We tried using the same connections as the old one (just oil cooler) however the trans keep overheating so figured we would have to install the 2009 version cooler. So we went back to the 2009 Patriot and grabbed its radiator hoses which had T connections from the upper and lower parts to connect to the 2009 trans cooler.

As for programming- since the guts looked precisely the same. We initially installed the 2009 trans to see if it would be recognized as is. Scanned it- had the same trouble codes as before however didn't give us access to erase them so it seemed the 2009 trans would be incompatible with the 2013 Patriot. However, did a little research, and we found we just had to remove a mini-computer attached to the valve body (couldn't find a photo sorry) held in with two bolts and attach it to the 2009 trans. After that, we were in and could erase all the trouble codes and it worked.

I will let you know if anything else pops up but so far so good. And also try to grab a photo of the mini-computer I'm talking about. Not a profressional mechanic so I'm not sure what it's called.

Main points
1) Make sure the trans style is exactly the same (minus the cooler on the upper side)
2) Remove the mini-computer attached to the valve body and replace the same item on the used trans.
3) Make sure if the cooler is different than yours that you account that the cooling hoses are different (in our case all 4 were different) so make sure you grab those.
4) Remove the bolts of the transfer case when pulling out- it makes it wayyyy easier.
5) Buy yourself a dipstick to measure the CVT fluid afterwards (I find it a little ridiculous that they didn't include this)
6) Also the filter for the cooler is apparently not sold so just use whichever you believe is cleaner. We went to the Jeep Dealership and they even printed out the specification that this filter is never changed.

Cost us around $400.
$150 Transmission
$50 Radiator Hoses & Oil Cooler Hoses
$100 CVT Fluid
$60 Oil Filter

 

Thanks for the info!

The filter for the transmission cooler is available, but there was apparently a shortage a while back and they were harder to find:

Amazon.com: ATP B-429 Automatic Transmission Filter : Automotive

Buy ATP B-429 Automatic Transmission Filter: Transmission Filters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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The dealer spec you cited about never changing the filter is a big part of the problem, of the two filters in the transmission it's the one that needs changed the most!


On the mini-computer, is this the part you were talking about (circled in pic below)?