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P2017 on JEEP PATRIOT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2008, 2014

What P2017 Means on Your JEEP PATRIOT

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

"My jeep patriot cuts off and to this date, i haven't received an answer on the cause of this problem. i purchased a new alternator and a battery and that did not solve that issue. on november 29, 2013, i drove the car from stamford, ct to bridgeport, ct."

— 2008 JEEP PATRIOT owner • STEERING,SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 11/30/2013

"Mfg and dealer indicate that all jeep patriots have transmission metering/sensoring system that fails and that they don't know how to fix the the defective components. they say they're not issuing a safety recall because there haven't been enough crashes or fatalities."

— 2014 JEEP PATRIOT owner • ENGINE • Filed 05/31/2014

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

Common Causes of P2017 on JEEP PATRIOT

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2008
1
2014
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  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

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P2017 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