Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Jeep Patriot owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on a long road trip, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal with the transmission temperature message displayed. The vehicle was turned off and the contact reset the transmission per the instructions in the Owner's Manual. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred months later during normal highway driving. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
At long rides in hot weather traveling over 65 miles a hour car slows down to a sto was in fast lane at time had to put hazards on to make to shoulder a message on dashboard lights up red circle with ! Inside of circle looked on manual its marked as transmission overheat when vehicle cools down can start driving again I've brought to dealer in NJ and fla for problem mechanics state can't duplicate message so did unwanted repairs when today 10/30/2023 after complaining to Chrysler now they can dupicate message and states theres a problem with transmission this problem had been with me since I brought car in 2014 i looked online and have seen many complaints about the cvt transmission my car is at dealer now with price tag of 9000 to repair please help me get my repairs
I was going to work at 5am I came to a red light, and the light turn green i press the gas to go there was no acceleration the car rolled backwards. I turned vehicle off. and restarted. still no acceleration. i moved the gear into first (this an auto vehicle). with that i catches enough to coarse. Not enough acceleration to pull into the driveway. I had gone into reverse just to get in. i had it looked at and it's the CVT transmission for my 2014 jeep patriot the cost for repairs 5,000 to 6,000. The failure mileage130,000
When I pull up somewhere and apply brakes it will start jerking and act like it wants to go but if I put the Jeep in park or neutral it stops. It's like the whole jeep will lunge forward when I am sitting there with my foot on the brake and it just feels like it's going to take off or die. it can't make up its mind.
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated when the vehicle was parked in her driveway with the key in the ignition switch and the vehicle on and it was noticed that the vehicle was moving forward independently. The contact was not in the vehicle at the time of the failure. The contact immediately reach for the vehicle door handle the vehicle independently accelerated and proceeded to move forward down, the vehicle hit a fence, went down a hill, and the vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into the a tree. The contact was able to go into the passenger door and turned the vehicle engine off. The vehicle was towed to the contacts insurance lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 138,486.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into drive or reverse. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,149.
While parked and idling, electronic systems started malfunctioning - indicator lights, wipers, brake booster, radio - all turned on with or without the key in the ignition. Smoke began to pour from the totally integrated power module (TIPM) in the engine compartment, which then briefly stared on fire. Only disconnecting the battery allowed the module to cool down and stop smoking.
I bought the vehicle new from a dealership on 11/01/14. On 11/28/14 I wanted to drive it but it would not shift out of park into any gear. I called roadside assistance and they towed it back to the dealership. The dealership said they checked the gearshift and it shifted every time for them. They told me to pick up the vehicle, which I did. The same problem happened a second time on 01/02/15. It was again towed back to the dealership. This time the dealership technicians also could not shift the vehicle out of park. They serviced the vehicle for seven days. They called me and said they replaced a so-called interlock cable and the transmission shifter because the cable had a 'kink' and it was causing "binding". They said the vehicle was fixed and for me to pick it up, which I did. The "mileage out" was 231. …
While I was driving home through pa, my car's transmission warning light came on. I lost speed, horsepower, and torque; I struggled to make it up hill (didn't go pass 40 MPH), was almost rear-ended by cars behind me. I pulled over and let my car rest for 30 minutes and made it home at 65 MPH. I normally travel anywhere between 70 & 75 MPH on the freeway. I took it to my local Jeep dealership in wheeling, wv the following Monday. The service dept. Told me there were no recorded messages (codes) in the computer system and, therefore, no service was completed on the vehicle. The tech even informed me that this was a common problem he sees, but Chrysler hasn't fixed it and hopes there's a recall. Fast-forward to August 31st, 2015, I encountered the same problem twice while driving home through oh. I had autozone run a diagnostic and again, no recorded codes in the system. …
When vehicle operates in mountainous highways requiring 3000-3500 RPM for continuous long grade, or a series of smaller grades which heat the transmission. The computer is automatically programed to shut down the vehicle . This occurs without regards traffic, road conditions or safety. We bought the vehicle last year and have recorded 55 separate occasions of such operating hazards. This activity leaves the stranded vehicle at the edge of the roadway for prolonged periods of time as traffic flies by at excess of 65 MPH or higher. The stranded vehicle represents a hazard to both the occupants of the vehicle as well as the vehicles in transit nearby. These stops for the vehicle can be as long as thirty minutes for cool down. The dangers posed by this activity are greatly enhanced when this occurs at night. …
Transmission complaints in other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 70 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2014 Jeep Patriot, 13% of the model year's 548 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Jeep Patriot transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2014 Jeep Patriot, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Patriot transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 45,000 miles, and 27% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.