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P0777 on JEEP PATRIOT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2016, 2012, 2013

What P0777 Means on Your JEEP PATRIOT

Real JEEP PATRIOT Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Car is unable to transfer to higher gears. error code p0730 and p0777. 84k miles. two shops stating new transmission needed."

— 2012 JEEP PATRIOT owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 03/23/2019

"Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep patriot. the contact stated that while attempting to traverse a hill, the transmission failed to shift as intended. the contact stated that the vehicle started to overheat and the speed was reduced independently."

— 2013 JEEP PATRIOT owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 07/19/2019

"Vehicle stalled with no warning signs while i was driving and went into limp mode, took it to a jeep dealer to check it out. they say the jeep needs a whole new transmission. will not drive at all but has power. only has 112,000."

— 2016 JEEP PATRIOT owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 01/05/2021

"Code p0777 pressure control solenoid b stuck on car is not going into gears now. first, it would only go into reverse. but, nothing now."

— 2016 JEEP PATRIOT owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 01/05/2020

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0777 on JEEP PATRIOT

75%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2013
1
2016
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0777 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026