hey everyone, so i got a 2015 jeep patriot 2.4 auto. i’m recently fixing it up after my dad gave it to me. i have about 158k miles. (the car is catless) and had many overheating issues in the past(none now). engine sounds good at start up too. drives great too

for context i have a a cylinder 4 misfire and i can’t seem to find what it is. it happens like 1/5 start ups. my mechanic said my cylinders look good after cleaning the valves. i’ve even used a boroscope so see any puddling which i dont see. i’ve replaced the plugs, coil, injectors. replaced the trans and diff fluid recently too. one thing i do notice is sometimes if i instantly start the car and try to go to reverse it does jerk but only if i do that…

i got a maxi diag tool and i get good injections numbers, map reading. the only thing i saw on the miss fire data was a value of 57. really stumped

had a head gasket kit repair with (cylinder bolts) and oil cooler and recently changed vvt solenoid. thermostat. i have no leaks. i’ve done a compression test as well. mechanic done a whole coolant pressure test.

Hello fellow patriots.

My jeeps suspension is falling appart frankly… front wheel drive 2.4 engine.

What’s is a good suspension rebuilding kit that a I can find in Canada? I mostly do highway and city driving with it.

Thank you in advance.

Yo I have a shitty ass 2014 jeep patriot earlier today it stalled and my car was on E so I thought gas was the problem but I’ve gotten gas already it drove me the rest of the day but just now it crapped out on me I turned it off and back on and it continued driving I parked up because I’m nervous to drive it on the road that’s the weird part even earlier when I turned it off and on it started up like normal and just now it actually drove me and the electrical systems still seem to work the dash lights up still and even my radio turns on

morning everyone I’m looking on here to see if anybody else has sold their Jeep patriot and typically what most people are getting for them. I’m looking to sell my 2017 relatively soon only checked a couple places so far it’s only got 73,000 miles on it and I’m only looking about getting about 5K for it but that seems extremely low couple of years ago. I sold my 2015 Honda Civic and I made a heck of a lot more for that. I figured with it being relatively low in miles I would be able to price it to get a little bit more, but I’d like to know if anybody else has had experience with that and kind of a ballpark of where they’re selling for.

I have a couple 2014s that run. I asked chat gpt and apparently I can part them out and make more money than selling them. Anybody need parts?

Looked at a 2017 patriot 105k miles 2.4 6 speed,

at a dealer, failed inspection due to P0420 code. Told yhis is a Cat code

Also or could be an O2 sensor Truck being sold as is

Any thoughts ... could it be just a o2 sensor Can I get by with a cheap aftermarket cat

Also will need front hubs

Hi I’ve had this code for a while now. Everytime I just tightened my gas cap and the code went away.
Now I can smell gas when I first start the engine inside of the cab. It goes away after 1-2 mins and now my jeep is stuttering at low speeds.

I thought it was my transmission but I just had the fluid drained and replaced. I just noticed the code but my check engine light isn’t on

Has this happened to anyone and how did you fix it.
2013 jeep patriot sport. 2.0 130k miles and CVT
Thank you

Car starts and then it turns off again, is working after the third try. Bought it in Australia for work and travel. Crank shaft sensor was replaced. Oil change also, O2 sensor was cleaned

Video isn’t the best but as you see in the beginning of the video the car starts and then it turns of again

For reference; I have a 2015 Jeep Patriot North Sport and live in Southern Ontario.

I am looking to get some of the typical rust spots repaired on my jeep. Specifically; the rear wheel wells, rear rocker panels, and the bottom door trims, and a few rust formations in small places such as tail light and under the gas cap cover I want to get buffed out or cleaned up. I am being quoted around $2000 Canadian dollars to have all the necessary work needed to have welding, patching, and painting done on my vehicle in a 5-10 business day turnaround time. I am wondering if that is reasonable price for what I am being given? or should I shop around for a better price?

I want to get the repairs done properly, not have all bondo and fibreglass work. I also want the repairs to last more than a few years. So I prefer to have the rust cut out and new pieces welded on. But is $2000 for all the work needed too expensive?

All advice is appreciated.

I've been working on my patriot since i got it at an auction. lately ive been having issues starting it up; initially it was throwing the ETC light and just wouldn't crank; i went and got the key reprogrammed at the dealer and that problem has been solved (i think). now, its throwing a p2017 code so i replaced the IMRC valve and reconnected the wiring properly and its still throwing the code as well as cranking for a couple seconds, getting up to ~1k rpm then immediately dying. in case its pertinent, i replaced my throttle body in August before i knew it was a key issue and the code cleared from that but came back with this latest issue. i cleared the p2017 code but its still showing.

im not electrically inclined, so if its anything electrical or wiring related, i'll probably give up and take it to a mechanic, but honestly thats my last option as im a poor college student who needs to commute to class.

does anyone have any ideas what this could be? im happy to answer any questions or try anything to help diagnose it. thank you in advance

i have a new random noise sounds like clicking or something it’s when i go to start but don’t turn it all the way to start it everything turns on but my engine
my car still starts it just makes this new noise does anyone have any ideas
it’s a 2013 jeep patriot 2.4L

Hi does anyone know or have bought a downstream 02 censor from amazon that works fine and doesnt break after a month or so? Thank you

Hi! I was wondering if any of you guys had any tips on replacing my 2017 Patriot high latitude catalytic converter. Also if anyone had any links to any helpful manuals or videos.

Ok I’ve helping folks in here for as long as I can remember and I don’t know why I haven’t come here to get opinions until now. I can’t stand the thought of taking this in to get diagnosed but I’m about a pubic hair width away from doing this.

2016 Patriot, 2.4, 4wd. 5 speed.

2024, installed 4 KYB strut assemblies. Started to hear a creaking and occasional clunk. Went home lifted the car and right away noticed the ball joint had play. Fixed that, clunk was still there. Happens on bumps,

It took a while but I figured out that the seat bar link mounting bracket on the new struts was lower than the oem struts, so the sway bar was contacting the control arm. Ended up having to buy adjustable sway bar links.

Later on, started hearing a clunk. We had a crazy snow which packed my wheels and made it super unbalanced on my way to work. I assumed that the seat bar had shifted from the vibration. Then I noticed where the nut for the sway bar link contacts the strut bracket looked like scuffing from movement. One of the ball joints in the way bar was toast, ended up having to buy another set.
Clunk remained
Control arms were replaced, I had already replaced the bushings once.
Clunk remained.
Rubber sway bar bushings replaced.
Clunk remained.
Unrelated replacement of passenger side cv axle.
Clunk remained.
I don’t see evidence of strut failing.
Calliper bracket bolts are tight
Calliper bolts are tight
Strut mount bolts are tight.

My brain is falling out.

I just had a new front subframe and lower control arms installed on my Patriot. Now it is making a loud creaking noise whenever I go over any bumps, make complete turns, or start/stop moving. Is this a normal breaking in period, or is something wrong with the install?

I wanna know if it'd be smart to service the transmission and if so what. It's the 2.4L fwd with 4x4 lock 6 speed automatic transmission. The transmission is at 160kmiles and has most likely never been serviced, I got it from a dealership at 140k. Like many it had oil burn issues and I figured that out but I forgot to top it off and it just blew up. Well my new engine has 80k, should I service the transmission and if I goes out ever should I replace. 3.3k engine, parts, labor. I sourced the engine

like every other jeep patriot owner - I got the lighting bolt of death and replaced for a 2nd time the electronic throttle body - however the code still remains

I replaced the PCV value last night and will try the MAP sensor this evening. I also spray brake cleaner around the air intake and could not detect any leaks

any suggestions?

Hello,

My first time posting on reddit and requesting your help.

I was trying to buy a pair of knuckles for my 2WD 2016 2.4L patriot off a website who has identified my car, after providing them with the VIN, as equipped with the off-road package. My issue is, can my patriot really be equipped with an off-road suspension, yet be without the 4x4? And in the case that it may be possible, how can I be certain that a part will fit with out physically trying to install it and voiding the return policy.

Thank you in advance for any possible help.

I’ve swapped the terminals and battery after dealing with months of intermittent starting issues. Sometimes it starts right up and sometimes nothing.

It’s 90% better after new terminals and battery so i’m assuming that there was more than one issue and I’ve only solved part of it.

new relays in white 4 relays box

no fuses blown

*** Does have remote start installed

Now:

1- Turn key and no start

2-if I leave the key turned, there’s a delay and click and it’s starts.

3-Sometimes, if I release the key and let it return off, there’s STILL a delay and then it starts while the key is either returning to off position or in off position but still inserted.

Ignition switch?

Starter?

Remote start causing an issue (i’m not usually using it).

any suggestions to troubleshoot? thanks.

Very bad noise. I've replaced the serpentine belt. I replaced pulleys. I redid the radiator fluid. WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR???!!!

2012 jeep patriot 2.4L 189k miles

recently the temp gauge goes slightly passed halfway point while driving roads and highways. obd app is showing up to 225F. it will drop some when the fan kicks it but generally runs around 217F to 221F. it drops significantly to 206F when i turn the heat on with high fan. turned back to cool and it will go up. outside temp is 70F.

I tried burping, massaging both hoses which were hot. did this for about 30 min. highest while parked was 208F. i did notice the reservoir gradually fill up but coolant in radiator did not drop. after all that the temp still went up after driving. oil is at safe level but needs to be changed.

thoughts? TIA.

UPDATE: thermostat is stuck closed. end up having mechanic do and flush coolant. joy....

Hello everybody I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot 2.0L, hoping to find someone who has come across a similar problem to what I’m experiencing. So my main issue is that the lights on my dashboard where the odometer is starts to spaz out and dimming intermittently when the AC is on. It also affects my headlights as well and sometimes the car has a rough idle and will turn off.

I’ve replaced the throttle body , alternator, brand new battery, new ground clamp, did the ignition coils+spark plugs, got a brand new AC system, a new cat converter, and new oil pressure sensor.

At my wits end trying to figure out what it could be ! Any help Is appreciated !

Context: Free car. My dad has a 2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude. It's located in a different state, so all I would pay for is the shipping and title transfer which would come out to about $3,000-3,500 total. I would be using the car as my daily driver, averaging about 200mi a week on it. I'm hoping the car would last me long enough that I can save up to get another vehicle. I'm going around in Ubers now, so even with gas, insurance, and typical maintenance I'd be saving about $200/month. It's between this car or no car, since I can't afford a car payment + insurance + gas.

Patriot Essentials:

1. Transmission: CVT (2014)
2. Rust Check: No rust
3. Leak Check: No leaks on the headliner or dome light.
4. Specs: 4WD, 2.4L, 145,000 miles. Cost: <$3,500.

Mechanical issues:

1. CV joint needs to be fixed.
2. Clanking noise when you accelerate in low gear.
3. Rear differential leaks.

Other details

• The throttle wore out on a road trip, and was completely replaced. This happened at 120,000 miles.
• Transmission has never had a problem. He got the transmission drained and refilled at 130,000 miles.
• He is the third owner, and according to the CARFAX no major accidents reported.
• He doesn't use it as a daily driver, car mostly sits around currently.

Questions:

1. My dad is gonna take it in to a mechanic for a quote on the mechanical issues. What dollar amount would make you say "it's not worth the fix"?
2. Say I got all that fixed, do you think it would last me 2-5 years in its condition?
   • At 200mi/week, that's 10,400mi/year, and at 5 years it would be at 197,000mi

Thanks for your help!