I used to have a 2010 Jeep Patriot and loved it for the most part. It was a great little SUV for city driving and even handled some light off-roading pretty well. But, man, that transmission was a whole other story! Mine started acting up after a few years. It would hesitate when shifting, and sometimes it felt like it was slipping. Has anyone else had issues with the transmission on their 2010 Patriot?
Transmission issues with the 2010 Jeep Patriot are common, especially with the CVT (continuously variable transmission). Symptoms like hesitation, slipping, or rough shifting are frequent complaints. Many owners have experienced similar problems, leading to costly repairs or replacements. Trading it in might be the best option.
My old 2010 Patriot had the same hiccups. That transmission was like a moody teenager—sometimes smooth, sometimes just plain awkward. It’d lag and slip out of nowhere. I ended up dealing with some repair work myself. Anyone else hit this bump in the road?
Then get rid of it, trade it in, and run as far away from these stupid “station waggons” as you can. Sorry for the bad mood. I just bought my 2017 in June, and I still haven’t forgiven myself.