The mid-size SUV is a great vehicle for getting a lot of people from one place to another, with a decent price point and pretty good ongoing fuel economy. While they are never going to get the amazing gas mileage...
Those Those who love getting off road will often turn to a Jeep. The 2012 Patriot could be a good choice for those who want a quality vehicle for the roads, and when they decide to venture off the beaten...
Sounds like you need to take it back to the shop where you had it changed. First you want to be sure it has enough of the correct oil. If it turns out it is properly filled, it may be...
Be sure the battery is fully charged. "New" batteries are not necessarily fully charged at time of sale. Of course, confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing the car from starting. Basically, with the...
The problem is most likely caused by a built in relay inside the TIPM or totally integrated power module or also called main engine fuse box. These go bad all the time and can cause accessory problems like you are...
Hi Jessica. Thanks for contacting us tonight. If the lightning bolt light is red, this is typically an indication that the electronic throttle control is either damaged or has a blown electrical relay. Unfortunately, it could also mean that the...
The rattling noise is indicative of loose or worn parts, probably in suspension components. The causes of the shaking depend on what speed this is occurring at. If at high speed, shaking could be due to wheel imbalance and/or a...
The clutch system does have several parts that if worn or failing could account for the rattling noise. The system would have to be inspected first hand though to pinpoint the exact issue and estimate the cost. If you desire...
Hi there. This is a very difficult question to answer, as we don't know how long the engine was exposed to coolant in the fuel system before it was noticed. In most cases, the damage that will be done is...
Hi There, The 30,000 mile service for your Jeep Patriot should include the following: Engine oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) (Change) Air filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/air-filter-replacement) (Replace) Spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) (Replace) Oil filter (Replace) Wheels & tires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/rotate-tires) (Rotate) Other items that should be inspected...
Typically this type of issue involves a problem with the radio or media interface in the vehicle. There may be a loose connection or there may be a software update available to correct the concern. The best place to have...
It's probably clutch related, for example due to worn out friction material and/or a pressure plate defect BUT it's also possible that the motor mounts could be implicated and the engine as well if the engine is bogging down (due...
Hello, thanks for writing in about your Jeep Patriot. The low voltage condition from the alternator not charging will cause the Totally Integrated Control Module (TIPM) to not work correctly. You should have the battery charged up completely and then...
In this case, the problem is either the range selector which tells the transmission which gear has been selected, or the park/neutral switch, which will cut power to ignition if the selector lever is in any position other than park...
The best course of action would be to have a diagnosis first since the throttle control may be limited if you are having a system or sensor failure in the drivetrain like a transfer case or transmission issue. You may...
The U0401 code broadly identifies "communication errors" in the vehicle's controller area network (CAN). In your circumstance, because the electronic throttle control (ETC) warning light has come on, an attempt should be made to diagnose the ETC system first because...
If the starter motor is not even cranking the engine, among the first possibilities is a weak battery, excessive voltage drop in the starter circuit due to poor electrical connections, or a dead starter/solenoid. Prior to performing diagnostics the battery...
It sounds like you may have a catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) that may be clogged or failing. There are a number of reasons that may cause the catalytic converter to fail. They include: O2 sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement), fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), spark plugs...
If a seat with a height adjustment was available for this vehicle, you should be able to swap it out. This may involve rewiring the seat and replacement of the control module for the power seat to add this function....
Hi There, The throttle body light may come on when the throttle control motor is not working properly. The throttle control motor is what opens and closes the throttle blade inside the throttle body. This may also suggest you have...
What you are describing sounds like a wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) that may be starting to fail. A wheel bearing will usually fail due to pitting or small damage on the surface of the rollers or the bearing race. Both the...
You must have been driving in some extreme conditions to have so much rust that it needs a new subframe. If the only thing you need is a couple of struts and a rack,then it would be worth it to...
