I recently had the 5 spend manual transmission in my 2012 Jeep Patriot rebuilt. It was done at 117,000 km and then 8 months later required a second rebuild at 127,000 km.
The transmission had not been serviced or had the fluid changed prior to the first rebuild at 117,000 km, but the transmission shop did not believe this was the cause of any issues.
Without any obvious mechanical failures or indicators of what originally caused the problems the transmission shop’s diagnosis was low quality parts from Chrysler.
If my odometer had 180 or 200,000 km I would not even be questioning this kind of repair, but a transmission rebuild at just over 100,000 km seems premature to me.
I would very much like to continue driving this vehicle, but have lost confidence in the transmission, and I’m not interested in making any more repairs to the drivetrain.
Repair summary and costs are below, I would be interested to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience, and any thoughts or opinions about keeping this vehicle or cutting my losses.
2012 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4
117,000 km
7 years, 3 months
Transmission Rebuild
• Main bearings w/ seals & gaskets.
• Slave cylinder.
• Slave cylinder line w/ adapter.
Total: $2900 CAD
120,000 km
7 years, 5 months
• Transmission had been making mechanical whining noise after rebuild.
• Shop changed transmission gear oil to full synthetic (previously Chrysler spec gear oil.)
• Whining noise remained with no difference after changing fluid.
Total: No Charge
127,000 km
7 years, 11 months
• Transmission started making rattling noise in neutral that would go away when clutch pedal was depressed.
• Main bearing from first rebuild replaced under warranty.
• Front differential rebuild (bearings & cones).
• Slave cylinder adapter replaced.
Total: $1000 CAD