2017 Jeep Patriot High Altitude 2.0L FWD, 93k miles — worth continuing to invest in? CVT concerns + $1,450 repair
I own a 2017 Jeep Patriot High Altitude, 2.0L FWD with ~93,000 miles. I’ve had the vehicle since September 2020 (bought it at ~40k miles).
I’ve been putting quite a bit of money into maintenance/repairs recently and I’m trying to decide whether I should continue investing in it or not.
Here is what I’ve had done since 2025:
Thermostat housing - Feb. 2025
All brakes - May 2025
Throttle body - August 2025
Water pump - August 2025
Thermostat gasket - August 2025
Lower control arms x2 - August 2025
Coolant/antifreeze service - August 2025
All four new tires - January 2026
Front struts - August 2026
Sway bar link - August 2026
Tensioner - August 2026
Belt idler - August 2026
Idler labor - August 2026
Front CV axle + wheel bearing — most recently, about $889 total including labor/tax
I’ve also kept up with regular oil and filter changes. All four brakes have also been changed since early 2025.
Now I’m being quoted another $1,450 total, tax and labor included, for:
A/C compressor
Alternator
A/C recharge
My biggest concern now is the CVT. The Jeep currently drives, but I am wondering if I should do preventative maintenance on the transmission/CVT.
For those of you who know these Patriots well:
What other major problems should I realistically expect around 93k–120k miles?
Given everything I’ve already replaced, would you continue putting money into this Jeep or sell it?
Is the $1,450 A/C/alternator repair reasonable, or would you stop investing at this point?
What CVT preventive maintenance should I be doing? Is a CVT fluid/filter service worthwhile if there’s no documented history of one?
Is there a way to have the CVT properly diagnosed/checked for early failure before deciding whether to keep the Jeep?
For those who have owned these Patriots past 100k miles, what actually ended up failing on yours?
I am specifically interested in hearing from Patriot owners/mechanics who have experience with the 2.0L FWD/CVT drivetrain and what I should realistically expect from here.
Thank you!