How many problems does the 2011 JEEP Patriot have?

The 2011 JEEP Patriot currently has 325 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2011 JEEP Patriot?

The most common problems reported for the 2011 JEEP Patriot are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2011 JEEP Patriot problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2011 JEEP Patriot comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2011 JEEP Patriot Problems

POWER TRAIN

34 complaints

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise coming from under the hood of the vehicle while driving. On another occasion while driving approximately 20 MPH, the speedometer went 0 MPH and failed to function as needed. The vehicle stalled shortly afterward and was coasted to the side of the roadway. The contact had the vehicle towed from the scene. The contact stated the failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,362.

Jun 02, 2022

OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS, THE JEEP PATRIOT WILL STUTTER WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT TWICE AND HE BELIEVES THAT THE ONLY FIX IS TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. ONCE I GOT ONLINE, I FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE THE THE CVT TRANSMISSION USED IN THESE VEHICLES. ADDITIONALLY, JEEP MUST KNOW THAT THE CVT IS FLAWED, BECAUSE THEY STOPPED THE USE OF IT IN 2014.

Jan 14, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER WAITING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WOULD BE ILLUMINATED EVERY TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jan 10, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. ON SOME OCCASIONS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS INTENDED. THE MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. WEST HILLS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (900 W HILLS BLVD, BREMERTON, WA 98312, (360) 616-3275) WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Nov 06, 2019

I WAS SITTING AT THE LIGHT WHEN MY VEHICLE STARTS TO JUMP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKES TO MOVE TWITH TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE JUMPS AND THEN DRIVES AS NORMAL. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SHOP TO HAVE A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE VEHICLE ON THE 3RD AND WHILE HE WAS TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT COMPLETELY STOPPED OPERATING AS WE WERE TURNING AROUND AND THE ENGINE BEGINS TO REV BUT NOT MOVE AND AFTER TRYING AGAIN TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO MAKE A KNOCKING SOUND. THE MECHANIC THEN DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING TO BE GOING OUT VERY SOON. SO I HAVE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND BEEN DOING RESEARCH TO FIND THAT THIS A COMMON THING WITH CVT TRANSMISSIONS AS I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 6 YEARS WITH 152,000 MILES. THERE WERE NO TRUE SIGNS OF ANY TRANSMISSION ISSUES THAT I COULD HAVE AVOIDED THIS TYPE OF BREAKDOWN.

Sep 09, 2019

+ 29 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

30 complaints

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH attempting to reverse, there was an abnormal sound coming from near the rear wheel. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was not towed to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Sep 25, 2024

Frame rusted out front and rear cross members.

Jul 05, 2023

The rear subframe has corroded through, causing the entire weight of the rear body to be improperly distributed. Per the Jeep service tech, this could cause a wheel to collapse. The vehicle is available for inspection at time of writing this. Jeep has inspected the vehicle and quoted for repair at $4,439.16. The only reason we were even made aware was because the vehicle had a flat tire and the tire shop noted the severe rust damage to the rear subframe. Jeep has acknowledged this as an issue and has released a Service Bulletin (23-007-17 Rev.B) which has now expired and owners were not notified of the potential problem.

Jun 01, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while her vehicle was being repaired by an independent mechanic, she was informed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired by the independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,524.

Mar 16, 2023

Took vehicle to fix a power steering leak at the Jeep dealership. The technician was troubleshooting the issue and found that the lower sub frame crossmember assembly was almost completely rusted. They indicated if riding on rough roads a hitting a pot hole it would break completely and cause major damage and a driving safety issue. Went ahead and got the repair completed which was extremely expensive. This was a major safety issue.

Jan 14, 2023

+ 25 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

29 complaints

Rusted rear sub frame and suspension parts

Oct 06, 2025

Rear cross members and majority of the subframe rusted out, but this only was an issue 2 years after the extended warranty expired.

Sep 28, 2023

I took Jeep 2011with only 77,000 miles on it in for new brakes and was told that the REAR SUB FRAME and CROSS MEMBER BAR are completely RUSTED OUT and that it needs to be replaced. according to my own online research this seems to be a VERY COMMON PROBLEM with Jeeps. Perhaps this warrants a recall. Thank you.

Jul 20, 2022

Rear suspension lower control arm disconnected from the rear crossmember due to crossmember rust. The manufacturer isn't honoring the x69 front and rear crossmember rust out extended warranty because the vehicle is a few weeks past 10 years, but the vehicle was at the dealer a year before the warranty ran out and the rear crossmember was apparently not inspected, only the front suspension was looked at according to the Multi Point inspection recommendations. Consumer stated dealers diagnosis blames a rusty lower control arm for the failure, which isn't true.

Dec 04, 2021

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that upon taking her vehicle to an independent mechanic, the mechanic discovered a significant amount of rust to the sub frame of the vehicle. The mechanic informed her that there might have been a recall on the vehicle for the corrosion. The mechanic also informed her that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the amount of rust on the suspension. The contact then called the dealer and was informed that there was a warranty on the vehicle for the corrosion on the subframe however, the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Jul 28, 2021

+ 24 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

28 complaints

So I bought this used from a previous owner check engine light has come on quite a few times and I’ve gone to two separate places and it’s the catalytic converter efficiency coming up. My mechanic did a recall research and found that this specific vehicle not the VIN number had been recalled for issues with this, I would like to get my car added to the recall. I am a single mom. This is my only mode of transportation to him from work and to get my kids I bought this used and I’m pretty sure the owner knew something was wrong with it.

Jul 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The traction control warning light was then illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer; however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed. The contact was advised that there was no way to recreate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Jun 13, 2024

The catalytic converter failed. It had to be replaced.

Jul 30, 2022

The vehicle completely shut down in the middle of accelerating into a turn. Full loss of power and the engine was hesitant to restart for a few minutes.

Dec 13, 2021

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that most times the vehicle would restart soon after the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was once towed to his home after the failure but restarted the next day. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Oct 05, 2021

+ 23 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

17 complaints

I have and airbag check light on on my dashboard. I tested the code and it corresponds to B1B06 (Driver Airbag Squib 2 circuit Open). This matches a recall done on previously. NHTSA Recall Number 16V-288, in which my vehicle was MISSED from the recall!! Now that my vehicle is indicating the problem JEEP refuses to fix the problem. Although this was supposed to be fixed during the appropriate recall time. I called Jeep on May 26, 2025 and the associate told me that is the problem comes from the recall, the dealer will fix it. The dealer says they are not going to fix it because it is a closed recall. I called Jeep again, and they are not clear about fixing it. They clearly failed to include my vehicle in the recall and now I have the problem.

Jun 02, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V288000 (AIR BAGS). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the recall as a possible cause for the failure; however, the VIN nor the model vehicle was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Jun 02, 2025

The front airbags are defective and not working. I was involved in an accident in July of last year, and they did not deploy. It was a recall on it a few years back, however apparently was not repaired. I do not feel that this should fall on me because it’s not mechanical and nothing that I don’t have anything to deal with and it is a safety issue. Please provide on how to proceed, thank you!

Mar 22, 2025

I HAD ALREADY TAKEN MY VEHICLE AND SUPPOSEDLY TO HAVE THE SAFETY RECALL DEALT WITH ABOUT 10 MINUTES AGO I WAS DRIVING DOWN MY ROAD AND THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR ZERO REASON.

Apr 26, 2021

THE COMPANY GRAVA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (29 MYSTIC AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155) , DID NOT PERFORM THE REQUESTED RECALL. HE RETURNED THE CAR TO ME WITH NO SOLUTION AND NO DOCUMENTS. BUT I HAVE AN EXCHANGE OF TEXT MESSAGES WITH THE EMPLOYEE OF THE COMPANY WHERE I MAKE IT CLEAR THAT I NEED THE RECALL.

Jul 24, 2020

+ 12 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

17 complaints

I AM MAKING A COMPLIANT TO YOUR COMPANY ABOUT MY AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSION. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY 2017 AND WENT ONLINE TO FIND OUT HOW AND WHERE TO GET THE RECALL ISSUE HANDLED. WHILE ONLINE I WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO CORRECT MY SEATBELT AND AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT IN. I APPLIED TO RECEIVE AN EMAIL TO INFORM ME OF WHEN THE PART(S) NEEDED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE WOULD BE IN. I WAS GIVEN A REFERENCE NUMBER SINCE 7/24/17 AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING ON GETTING MY CAR REPAIRED. I DRIVE THIS CAR DAILY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE REPAIRED. MY FEELINGS OF SAFETY OR CONSTANTLY BEEN TESTED AS I HAVE TO TRAVEL DAILY AND THIS IS MY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION. I FEEL THAT 6 MONTHS HAS BEEN LONG ENOUGH TO WAIT FOR SOMETHING TO BE DONE. YOUR COMPANY HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE IN A TIMELY MANNER AND NO UPDATES HAVE BEEN EMAILED OR SENT TO ME. I BELIEVE THAT FOR SOME REASON I HAVE BEEN OVERLOOKED. I AM STILL AWAITING THE PARTS NEEDED WITH A LIST OF AVAILABLE DATES TO GET SERVICED IN MY COMMUNITY. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN HOW THIS SITUATION HAS BEEN HANDLED. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR HAD ANY SERIOUS ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. I AM MAKING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I FEEL THAT YOU AS A COMPANY HAS NEGLECTED TO FULFILL YOUR DUTY AND PROVIDE ME WITH THE SAFETY MEASURES DESERVING OF A CONSUMER.

Feb 03, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN DECEMBER OF 2016. THE DEALER (DULUTH DODGE INC, 4755 MILLER TRUNK HWY, DULUTH, MN, 55811,) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL IN DECEMBER OF 2016 AND INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN APRIL OF 2017 AND THEY STATED THAT THE PART WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED THE LAST WEEK IN AUGUST 2017 AND CONFIRMED THAT THEY HAD THE PART AVAILABLE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 1ST 2017, WHEN THE CONTACT HAD ARRIVED THE DEALER APOLOGIZED THAT THEY NO LONGER HAD THE PART AND THAT THEY WOULD REORDER THE PART BUT IN THEIR NAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Sep 01, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (STONERIDGE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE, 2700 STONERIDGE DR, PLEASANTON, CA 94588(925) 479-9090) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY, AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS WERE RESTRICTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Sep 01, 2017

MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: S61. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 16V-668 JEEP DOESN'T HAVE A REPAIR?

Jul 25, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO AUTO WORLD OF BIG STONE GAP LOCATED AT 721 E 5TH ST N, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219, WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JUNE OF 2017. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMED PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jul 18, 2017

+ 12 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

14 complaints

The is corrosion on frame and crossbars my jeep is rotting away, as 2nd owner with 85 thousand miles this shouldn’t be rusting away, dealer and jeep will do nothing as saying corrosion warranty and extended coverage x69 front rear crossmembers expired.

Jul 24, 2023

WHEN IT RAINS THE SUN ROOF LEAKS INSIDE OF THE CAR THROUGH THE INTERIOR LIGHT.

Jan 13, 2021

CROSSBAR IS RUSTING THROUGH. I WAS TOLD THE REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER THE X69 EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT IT WOULD STILL COST ME $975 FOR THE REPAIR

Feb 19, 2020

WENT TO GET A STICKER AND THEY LET ME KNOW THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS DUE TO A RUSTED/CORROSIVE SUB FRAME. RESEARCHED ONLINE AND NOTICED MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS WITH MANY JEEP PATRIOTS OF MANY YEARS. WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN CHANGED OR RECALLS DONE.

Jun 12, 2019

INVOLVED IN REAR END COLLISION 11/16/18. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN HIT FROM THE REAR AT 20-30 MPH. ACTIVE HEADREST SYSTEM DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVERS SEAT BUT FAILED TO DEPLOY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED SHOWING A DEPLOYMENT.

Dec 06, 2018

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

+ 9 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

10 complaints

Filled gas tank and restarted Jeep. Pulled away from gas station into traffic and the jeep sputtered and died. Restarted and spit and sputtered and died again. After several tries and waiting, car started. Idled roughly for a few minutes then cleared up. No problems or indication of any problems until had to get gas again. Another incident while filling gas tank, pump continuously cut off and had to pump extremely slow to fill tank. Again, sputter and spat after starting. At times as the gas is going in it sounds like a gulping sound after I stop pumping gas. These problems happen every time have to get gas. It is dangerous and very frustrating. This has been going on way too long. I took it to the shop and the mechanic says the roll over valve inside the gas tank is stuck and I must have a new gas tank installed at $1500. I would welcome you to inspect this vehicle. There have been no warning lamps, signals, messages, or other indicator of a problem with the vehicle.

Jun 03, 2021

WHEN FUELING AT A GAS STATION AND THE VEHICLE IS OFF I CAN ONLY PUT ROUGHLY 25 CENTS OF FUEL IN AT A TIME.

Feb 10, 2021

WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK TO NORMAL FULL LEVEL, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND RUN AT VERY LOW RAM. THIS ONLY HAPPENS RIGHT AFTER FILLING THE TANK TO FULL AND STARTING TO ACCELERATE AT A NORMAL RATE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE ACROSS MANY JEEP VEHICLES.

Jan 12, 2021

JEEP STALLS AFTER REFUELING. ANYTIME YOU FULLY FILL THE TANK THIS IS AN ISSUE. WAS VERY STARTLING THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES IT HAPPENED. I NOW EXPECT THIS TO HAPPEN, BUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE IT COULD BE AN EXTREME HAZARD. IT HAPPENS WITH THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. SUBSIDES AFTER SECOND OR THIRD RESTART...OR IF YOU LET IT SIT WITH THE GAS CAP OPEN FOR A MINUTE OR SO, THESE SEEMS TO HELP.

Dec 21, 2020

THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS WITH THE ROLLOVER VALVE WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE GAS TANK. WHEN I PUT FUEL IN, IT ACTS LIKE IT IS FULL, EVEN THOUGH THE GAS GAUGE IS TELLING ME THAT I HAVE TANK OF GAS. IT WILL ONLY TAKE THE GAS IF I PUT IN GALLON AT A TIME. THEN WHEN I START TO DRIVE IT, IT WANTS TO STALL, AND I HAVE TO GIVE IT THE GAS AND THEN IT RUNS. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ONLINE AND THIS IS A PROBLEM IN ALL JEEPS. IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT THE ROLLOVER VALVE COULD REMAIN OPEN INSTEAD OF CLOSING. THE VALVE IS STICKING AND UNRELIABLE. THIS VALVE DOES IT EVERY TIME YOU PUT GAS IN IT.

Sep 22, 2020

+ 5 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

9 complaints

THE VEHICLE STOPS WITHOUT WARNING - I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT SEVERAL TIMES WHEN DRIVING - THE CAR JUST STOPS RUNNING THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON NEIGHBORHOOD ROADS AND AT INTERSECTIONS - IF YOU LET IT SIT FOR AWHILE IT SOMETIMES WILL RESTART IT HAS BEEN SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR OVER A YEAR (PARTLY DUE TO COVID) BUT I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT - MARSHALL DODGE JEEP IN CRITTENDEN KY HAS IDENTIFIED THE ISSUE IS WITH THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULAR (TIPM) - I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER FOR RECALL AS I KNOW OTHER MAKES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS BUT THEY TELL ME THAT YOU HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR MY PARTICULAR MAKE MODEL - PROB DUE TO IT IS A LIMIT EDITION THEY ONLY MADE A FEW OF THESE FOR THEIR ANNIVERSARY MY CAR HAS OVER 100,000 MILES AND I EXPECT TO MAKE SOME REPAIRS BUT THIS SEEMS IRRESPONSIBLE ON THE PART TO CHRYSLER AND I WOULD EXPECT THEM TO MAKE GOOD ON IT TO SOME EXTENT - I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN MY CAR STOPPED GOING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY - THE FIRST INSTANCE OF THIS OCCURRED IN 2019 - IT IS RANDOM SO IT TOOK A LONG TIME TO DIAGNOSIS AND THEN COVID KEPT MY CAR PARKED BUT I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT NOW

May 05, 2021

VEHICLE WAS RANDOMLY UNABLE TO START IN STATIONARY POSITION IN MY INSTANCE. AUTO SHUTDOWN BOX HARNESS AND FAN CONTACTS POORLY PROTECTED FROM MOISTURE AND CONTACTS BECOME CORRODED. RELAY PANEL APPEARS TO BE LOCATED IN THE DRIVER FRONT FENDER BETWEEN THE WHEEL WELL AND THE HEADLIGHT. EITHER PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STARTING OR POSSIBLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN IN MOTION MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER OR STOP. ALSO CAUSES MULTIPLE ENGINE CODES TO BECOME DETECTED ACTIVATING MIL.

Feb 26, 2020

ON 12/28/2016, THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW MOTOR AND MASTER SWITCH WERE REPLACED BY SOUTH POINT CHRYSLER (SP). THEY HAD THE CAR FOR 9 DAYS SINCE THEY ENCOUNTERED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. COINCIDENCE? PROVIDED A RENTAL CAR THRU DUE TO EXTENDED WARRANTY. FROM 1/23/2016 3 ALTERNATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND 2 BATTERIES BY PRECISION TUNE (PT). THE CAR HAS THE SYMPTOMS OF STALLING/DING AND A FEW MINUTES/HOURS LATER IT STARTS. SINCE 3/12/2016 I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SINCE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ARE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AND SECURE NET WARRANTY ONLY PAID A PORTION OF THE ALTERNATOR REPAIR. 3/12-3/16 SP HAD THE CAR AND WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE SYMPTOMS, AT THIS POINT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED BROUGHT OVER BY PT. ON 3/20 AFTER BEING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NOW ON A CITY STREET THE CAR DIES AGAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVE. NO RESPONSE, DEAD! I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE, GET OUT OF TRAFFIC LANES AND CLEAR THE RAILROAD TRACKS. I WALK TO MAKE A PHONE CALL TAKES ME ABOUT 15 MIN. TO RETURN AND THE CAR STARTS AGAIN. NOW AT HOME, THE CAR DOES NOT START BACK THROUGH THE EVENING NOR IN THE MORNING BEFORE I TAKE A RIDE TO WORK, SO IT IS TOWED TO PT 3/21, AND ARE ABLE TO START IT WITHOUT PROBLEMS, ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY READINGS, PERFECT . I TAKE IT TO SP ON 3/22-3/26 AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE SYMPTOMS. ON 3/28 CAR BACK TO SP SINCE I NEED THIS PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF BECAUSE OF THE DANGEROUS POTENTIAL IT POSES. ON 3/28 I CALL CHRYS, THEY CLAIM WILL BE SENDING A STAR ENGINEER TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. ON 3/31 SP WANT TO RETURN THE CAR, UNABLE TO REPRODUCE PROBLEM AND I FIND OUT THAT THEY WERE NOT INFORMED THAT AN ENGINEER WOULD BE LOOKING INTO THE CAR. ON 3/31 AFTER 2 CALLS TO CHRYS. INFORMED ME THAT THE DEALERSHIP IS THE ONE THAT MAKES THE REQUEST TO HAVE A ENGINEER COME AND INSPECT THE CAR. I NEED THE CAR FIXED SINCE IT POSES A DANGER TO ME AND OTHERS, REFUNDS

Apr 01, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE ALTERNATOR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED A THIRD TIME HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MOTOR AND THE WINDOW WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.

Mar 28, 2016

I'M LUCKY I WASN'T DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR A FAST ROAD AS MY JEEP JUST DECIDED TO STOP RESPONDING TO THE GAS PEDAL DUE TO A FAULTY TIPM AND SLOWED DOWN TO A CRAWL. THE FLATBED OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE.

Sep 24, 2015

+ 4 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

9 complaints

YOU NEED TO RECALL THE TRANSMISSIONS IN THESE VEHICLES ITS RIDICULOUS HOW EXPENSIVE THEY ARE NO NORMAL PERSON CAN AFFORD THIS FIX. NOBODY IN WAYNE COUNTY EVEN WANTS TO WORK ON IT. O CANT AFFORD A NEW TRANSMISSION. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR. IT'S ONLY AT 120K . I LOVE MY JEEP. BUT IT IS NOTHING BUT STRESS AND DEPRESSION. IT IS NOT RIGHT MAN.

Apr 23, 2019

WE HAVE BEEN HAVING A RE-OCCURRING ISSUE WHERE AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE CAR WILL STALL SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING THE GAS STATION. THE LATEST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON MAY 6, 2018 AFTER FILLING THE TANK AND LETTING THE PUMP'S AUTO-SHUTOFF STOP FUELING. LEAVING THE GAS STATION I PULLED OUT INTO A HIGH-SPEED 4 LANE ROAD AND AS I ACCELERATED THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. AS A RESULT OF THE STALL I IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKING ABILITY AND WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY CARS BEHIND ME AS WE ALL EXPECTED ME TO BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE UP TO CRUISING SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RE-START THE ENGINE. AFTER THIS INITIAL STALL, THE CAR RAN NORMALLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, WITH EACH ENGINE STALL OCCURRING SHORTLY AFTER REFUELING. THE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY.

May 07, 2018

THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY/INTERSTATE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5X NOW WITH NO WARNING. TODAY I WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 70 MPH - THE ENGINE TURNS OFF BY ITSELF. HAD TO WAIT 90 MINUTES FOR A TOW IN 94 DEGREE WEATHER.

Jul 09, 2017

WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY MY INSTRUMENT PANEL LIT UP AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER. WHEN I LOOKED UP THE PANEL LIGHT MEANINGS IN THE MANUAL, I DETERMINED IT WAS SAFE TO ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE CAR. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER WAITING FOR A FEW MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ACKNOWLEDGED THE CAR PROBLEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. AT THE TIME. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM A FEW OTHER TIMES, MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND WOULD NOT RESTART. AGAIN, SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS ISSUE. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING FOR 40-60 MINUTES APPROX. 70-75 MPH. AFTER COASTING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD... THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.

Sep 15, 2016

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR OUR DAUGHTER WHO TURNED (16) NOV 2014. MOST OF THE DRIVING TOOK PLACE ON LOCAL ROADS WITH SHORT-TERM HIGHWAY MILES..(10-15 MINS). THE FIRST INSTANCE OCCURRED ON JULY 4TH, DRIVING TO RELATIVES FOR A BBQ & FIREWORKS, OUR FAMILY TOOK (2) CARS, MY DAUGHTER HAD BEEN DRIVING ABOUT 40 MINS @ 75MPH, WHEN THE CAR STARTED MAKING A WHINING NOISE AND THE TEMP LITE APPEARED ON HER DASHBOARD. SHE SAID THE CAR WAS BOGGING DOWN SO SHE PULLED OVER AND CALLED US. SHE WAITED 10 MINS THEN CONTINUED THE ADDITIONAL 15MIN DRIVE WITHOUT ISSUE. WE TOOK THE CAR INTO OUR AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED, AS THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE/POWERTRAIN, FLUIDS WERE FINE. TOTAL COST WITH LABOR AND MATERIALS $260.14. THE 2ND INSTANCE OCCURRED ON SEPT 18 (TODAY), DRIVING TO VISIT A FRIEND, MAINLY HIGHWAY MILES, 75-80 MPH. SHE CALLED AFTER (1.5) HOURS, STATING THAT THE TEMP LIGHT APPEARED AND THE CAR WAS MAKING WHINING NOISES. SHE SAID THE CAR WAS NOT REACTING RIGHT AND FELT IT WAS GOING TO STALL. WHEN SHE PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL IT WOULD NOT REACT. SHE PULLED OFF THE EXPRESSWAY AND PULLED INTO A GAS STATION TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR ABOUT (10) MINUTES. SHE STARTED THE CAR AND FINISHED THE LAST 1/2 HR OF EXPRESSWAY MILES, STAYING WELL UNDER 70 MPH, WITH NO ISSUES. THE CONCERN IS THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURS DURING HIGHWAY TRAVELING OVER 70 MPH CONSISTANTLY OVER (1) HOUR. POSING A SAFETY RISK OF STALLING OR NOT BOGGING DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAR WILL BE TAKEN TO COLLEGE IN THE SPRING 2016, 2-3 HOURS AWAY WHERE SHE WILL BE DOING REGULAR HIGHWAY DRIVING AND GETTING TO THE DESTINATION SAFETLY IS ALL THAT MATTERS.

Sep 18, 2015

+ 4 more complaints for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

7 complaints

I WAS EXCALLERATING FROM A STOP AT A RED LIGHT THAT HAD JUST TURNED GREEN WHEN HALF WAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION MY JEEP STAULED. THE TWO VEHICLES BEHIND ME REAR ENDED EACH OTHER. I SLOWLY ROLLED TO MY RIGHT . THE ETC (LIGHTING BOLT SYMBOL) AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I REPEATED THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO START AND DRIVE A FEW FEET AT A TIME AND REMOVE BATTERY TERMINALS AND CLEAN THEM. THE RPM WOULD DROP VERY FAST AND ENGINE WOULD CUT OUT WHILE IN MOTION . THIS WAS ON VERY BUSY RURAL STREETS. IT SEEM TO HAPPEN DURING ECCELERATION. I MANAGED THE TO MAKE IT HOME BY DRIVING VERY SLOW AND TRYING TO KEEP RPMS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. AT TIMES THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START UNTIL I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY THEN RECONNECTED. HAVE A NEW BATTERY, PCV VALVE, AND SAME ISSUES. I BELIEVE THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES ARE FAULTY AND SUFFER FROM ENGINEERING DESIGN AND WEAK INTERNAL PARTS.

Jan 31, 2016

Crash: 1

WHILE DRIVING DOWN OUR DRIVEWAY TO THE MAIN ROAD THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY INDICATOR AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON THEN WENT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE ROAD TO GET ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND THE CAR WENT TO A LIMP MODE. I HAD NO THROTTLE TO GET ON THE FREEWAY AND LIMPED BACK HOME. OUR MECHANIC COULD NOT GET THE SCANNER TO DUPLICATE THE LIGHTS.. SINCE THIS HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE, HE RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY PART #4891735AC DUE TO HIGH RATE FAILURE AT A COST OF $533 PARTS AND LABOR TO US. AFTER READING OF MANY COMPLAINTS WE FEEL THIS PART SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR THE SAFETY OF OCCUPANTS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Nov 19, 2015

WHILE DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACTS LIKE IT IS DYING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS COME ON. THE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND 4WD LIGHTS. THE CAR CLEARS UP IN A MATTER OF SECONDS AND RUNS ALLRIGHT AFTER THAT. HOWEVER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS COULD CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT. WHERE I WAS IT DIDN'T MATTER BUT IF YOU WERE IN TRAFFIC OR PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF A VEHICLE AND DIDN'T HAVE MUCH TIME, IT COULD MATTER VERY MUCH. ALL 4 OF THE WHEEL SENSORS HAVE GONE BAD AND NOW I'M ON THE 5TH ONE. THEY ARE NOT ALL THE SAME AND NOT EVERYTIME DO THEY CAUSE A HESITATION BUT SOMETIMES THEY DO AND TWICE THE CAR ALMOST WENT DEAD. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED.

May 14, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

Aug 20, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN UTILIZING THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE THE FEATURE, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THE FEATURE. THE CONTACT FELT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,500. *TR

Jun 24, 2013

+ 2 more complaints for this component

SEAT BELTS

6 complaints

The driver side seatbelt is buckled and will release without the release button being pressed. This has happened on several occasions. When a driver can not count on the support and protection of their seatbelt their life is at greater risk every time they get behind the wheel.

Jul 17, 2024

RECALL NUMBER: 13V-233 AND RECALL NUMBER: 16V-668 CALL DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALLS FIXED, AND THEY TOOK MY INFORMATION SAYING THEY WOULD CALL, BUT THEY NEVER DID. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS KEPT ME FROM HAVING THE REGISTRATION UP DATED. RESULTING IN GETTING THICKETS FOR DRIVING WITH EXPIRED TAGS.

Apr 16, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (CHRYSLER MANHATTAN IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Aug 18, 2017

I AM WRITING TO SEE WHAT RECALLS DO THE SEATBELTS HAVE IN JEEP PATRIOT. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT UNCLICKS ON ITS ON. THIS MATTER IS SERIOUS

Jul 31, 2015

SAFETY RECALL N01 / NHTSA 13V-233 REPROGRAM OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE THIS JEEP PATRIOT PASSENGER SEATBELT UNLOCKS ITSELF. WHEN THERE IS PRESSURED APPLIED TO BELT AND IT UNLOCKS. IT SCARES ME BECAUSE AT TIMES I HAVE PASSENGERS SUCH AS MY DAUGHTER AND IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO HER OR ANYONE ELSE THAT IS RIDING IN MY CAR I DONT HAVE A CLUE TO WHAT I WOULD DO.

Jul 31, 2015

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

6 complaints

Rear crossmember subframe rusted through. Front crossmember subframe rusting. Vehicle unsafe for driving

Jan 25, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the subframe inadvertently lowered. Additionally, the contact stated that the muffler was rusted. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact notified the local dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a discount on the cost of the parts. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Mar 28, 2022

Front cross member (Subframe is completely rusted)Causing a loud thumping noise when applying brakes or driving over bumps in the road. Very dangerous if the subframe would come completely separated from the vehicles body.(THIS Should definitely be a RECALL and why it hasn't been is a real mystery to me. This is not an isolated problem. Every Patriot owner I have talked to seem to have the same problem. Chrysler is aware of this too. I am expressing my deep concern on this matter and I know that there won't be a [XXX] thing done about it. I will be left with fixing this [XXX] on my own. In the meantime I refuse to let my wife drive the [XXX] thing until it is fixed. Chrysler should be held accountable for this defect but I'm sure that they won't. Wife bought this vehicle brand new in 2011 against my better judgement. But she's the one that paid for it. Now I'm paying for it in repair costs. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Oct 28, 2021

THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND DETERIORATED, UNSAFE TO DRIVE ANY LONGER.

Dec 07, 2020

I WAS CLEANING MY PATRIOT 2011 WHEN I NOTICE THAT THE SUBFRAME HAS HOLES. I ALSO OWEN A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT AND I GOT A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROMBLEM. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THE SAME PROMBLEM THEY SAID THEY DIDNT HAD A RECALL FOR 2011 JEEP. MY BIGGEST WORRY WHEN DRIVEN THIS VEHICLE I THAT AT ANY MOMENT THE SUBFRAME MAY BRAKE, ME THAT I DRIVE CONSTALY ON A HIGHWAY IT IS A DAMGEROUS SITUATION. I FEEL THAT ALL JEEP PATRIOT OWNERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF DANGERS. I NOTICE THIS BECAUSE I WAS PLAYING WITH MY SON AND A BALL WENT UNDERNEATH THE CAR. WHEN DRIVING THE CAR I THOUGHT THE CRACKING SOUND WAS THE TIRES, BUT WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT. SO NOW I AM ASSUMING THE SUBFRAME IS TO BLAME. I WOULD HIGHLY APPRECIATE IF SOMETHING COULD BE DONE.

Dec 16, 2019

+ 1 more complaint for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 complaints

WHILE DRIVING HOME AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN OUR 2011 JEEP PATRIOT THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF WITH OUT WARNING, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. WE MANAGED TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PUT ON THE EMERGENCY 4 WAY FLASHERS AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. WE ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR IT JUST KEPT TRYING TO TURN OVER, WE COULDN'T EVEN GET IT OUT OF PARK TO TRY AND START IT IN NEUTRAL. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS THAT THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THE 2011 JEEP PATRIOTS REGARDLESS OF THE MILEAGE. I THINK ITS TIME FOR A RECALL BEFORE SOMETHING SERIOUS HAPPENS ON A HIGHWAY AND SOMEONE GETS KILLED. *TR

Mar 16, 2015

2011 JEEP PATRIOT DIES RANDOMLY. IT DIES GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70 OR IT CAN DIE GOING DOWN THE DRIVE WAY. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW AND PUT APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES ON IT AND IT DIED SEVEN TIMES. IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP SHOP FOR SIX WEEKS TOMORROW. THEY HAVE HAD IT DIE ON THEM NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAVE NOT EVER TOLD ME IT WOULD BE FIXED. THEY SAID IT WAS A SOFTWARE ISSUES. IT WILL QUALIFY FOR THE MISSOURI LEMON LAW. I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE ARE OTHER PATRIOTS OUT THERE THAT WILL DIE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AS YOU LOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. *TR

Aug 22, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING A WHILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500.

Aug 09, 2011

WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, MY INSTRUMENT PANEL LIT UP AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER. WHEN I LOOKED UP THE PANEL LIGHT MEANINGS IN THE MANUAL, I DETERMINED IT WAS SAFE TO ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE CAR. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER WAITING FOR A FEW MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ACKNOWLEDGED THE CAR PROBLEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. AT THE TIME, I HAD 7500 MILES ON MY CAR. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM THIS WEEK. MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND WOULD NOT RESTART. AGAIN, SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS ISSUE. *TT

Jul 12, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. AFTER COASTING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT AND IT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WERE APPROXIMATELY 3,500.

Jul 07, 2011

+ 1 more complaint for this component

STEERING

5 complaints

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while getting the vehicle inspected, she was informed that the front and rear cross member had holes due to rust. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V315000 (Steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not eligible for the free repair. The failure mileage was approximately 131,641.

Jun 03, 2021

VEHICLE WAS MAKING MOANING NOISE & HAD SLOPPY STEERING. HAD TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM CHANGED AND THE BUSHING SEPARATED (HAVE THE OLD PARTS IN GARAGE).

May 28, 2017

CAR PULLS RIGHT WHEN ACCELERATING. DEALER STATES THIS IS A CONDITION ON ALL 2 WHEEL DRIVE CARS AND JEEPS FROM CHRYSLER. SOMETHING IN THE DESIGN. *TR

Jan 12, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND UPON RESTART, THE STEERING OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.

Aug 16, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE LEFT INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADJUSTED THE ALIGNMENT HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER ON THE CONTACTS BEHALF AND BOTH THE DEALER AND CONTACT WERE AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 900 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175.

Apr 21, 2011

STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

4 complaints

Vehicle is known to have an issue with rusting subframe/crossmembers . Warranty on this vehicle was extended. (Service Bulletin 23-007-17, X69 Warranty Extension) However upon multiple dealer visits and requesting inspection was not notified that issue was happening. Approximately 1.5 years after warranty extension had expired noticeable issues started occurring including noises that got worse and prompted a visit to dealer. Had to fight tooth and nail to get dealership or company to work with me on repairs on low mileage (121K) vehicle and even then they missed 1/2 the problem and told me not to come back to the shop. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - See beginning - How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - Front crossmember completely rotted out and separated, holding on by only control arm - Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - Yes, know issues but wording of service bulletin and dealership neglect result in customer not being informed or postponement of repair until too late - Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - Dealership - Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - No warning other than single notification of warranty extension, asked for vehicle inspection 7 months prior to warranty expiration and given an all good -

Mar 09, 2023

I went to get my car inspected and was told that I would need to replace my cross member/subframe which would cost thousands. I was trying to figure out how to fix it for less when I came across a discussion board where everyone with these vehicles were having the same problem. I also look on YouTube and all the comments under multiple videos showing how to replace it also had the same problem. This issue is Chrysler knew this was an issue and extended the warranty for that part and most owner of that vehicle had no idea they did. The owner ended up paying thousands for the part or trading their car in and buying another one. I believe Chrysler quietly extended the warranty and never properly notified vehicle owners of the extension. They also didn’t make any type of public announcement that would inform drivers who brought the cars used after one or more owners had it. They also did not allot enough time for the warranty. In the extension letter to dealership I dug up online was announced in 2017. The cars with this issue where produced in 2008-12 but they only extended the warranty to ten years from the start of service. That means if you brought a car in 2008 you would have had less than one year to realize you where eligible for a new subframe under warranty. Also they should have recalled the parts since so many people were have issues with it. And if one’s lived in a state where they don’t need safety inspections they would never have known.

Jun 18, 2022

My Jeep will not pass inspection because of excessive rust/rot on the front and rear sub frame. To have both front and rear sub frames repaired will cost me approximately $3,000 dollars, which I do not have. This should have been recalled and covered by manufacturer long before this time. What am I suppose to do know with no usable vehicle ???

May 26, 2022

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY THE FRONT FRAME BROKE AND THE CV AND FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE, I HAD TO WRESTLE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD TO HAVE BOTH FRONT AND BACK REPLACED WITH SEVERAL OTHER PARTS THE DEALER HAD BROKE IN THE PROCESS OF "FIXING" IT

Oct 07, 2020

Crash: 1

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 complaints

Jeep Patriot 2011 Latitude with severe corrosion to front and rear subframe assemblies. Noted for recent emergence of clunking sound on front end when passing over dips and bumps. Made arrangement for towing of vehicle to personal mechanic to check out and also make state inspection. Noted to have severe fracture of front subframe then resting on axle and wheel assemblage parts. Rear subframe member in same condition with ability to poke holes through structural member. Conditiion resulted in failure to pass inspection. Vehicle deemed unsafe to drive. Further deterioration expected with potential for loss of steering or wheel falling off. Liability for accident or bodily harm in potential failure noted. Vehicle later towed to another mechanic with same determination. Vehicle towed to local body shop where Insurance agent denied accountability for collision or comprehensive coverage. Damage initially assessed at about $900 per part with accessory components to be added at discovery. Issue is well known to manufacturer via many complaint website postings I have since learned. Vehicle towed to another body shop which will assess and complete repair if practical. Second shop said they had repaired similar vehicle for same problem recently. Noted that subframes were manufactured in Mexico. This is inappropriate for regional application in Pennsylvania noted for harsh climate and road treatment. That vehicle was restored with Canada manufactured part of heavier gauge and quality. My vehicle is low mileage at 79000 miles, garage kept, driven locally only;engine fine. I have 2008 Town and Country Chryler and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica with NO OBVIOUS signs of such wear. The corrosive factor accelerated since last inspection in Dec 2021. There were NO WARNING lights or signs upon emergence of the problem. This is serious safety issue where unexpectedly steering loss or wheel displacement could result in accident to self or others or crash.

Oct 24, 2022

Subframe rust so bad that the car has subsequently been deemed unsafe to drive. It is available for inspection. Safety put at risk due to insufficient support of frame at contact points of steering and stability mechanisms. Presently, vehicle has. Not been inspected by anyone other than myself and personal mechanic. There was absolutely no safety light, warnings or otherwise to indicate a problem. This apparently has been an ongoing issue with this year/make/model which absolutely needs to initiate a recall.

Apr 15, 2022

Structural issue/rust - engine cradle - front cross member rusted through on underside of Jeep. The car broke down while we were traveling and had to have a cross member replaced at a dealership. The car ran but was noisy and unsafe to drive, and we were 4 hours from home. Despite having an oil change recently, we were not warned of the issue. The replacement cost about $1500 out of pocket.

Jul 26, 2021

I HAVE NOTICE A RECALL ON FROBT AND REAR SUBFRAME RUST AND PREFOARTIONS AND CROSS MEMVER. MECHANIC SAYS SUBFRANES ARE RUSTED ALL THE THROUGH AND BROKE. HE STATES CAR IS TOO NEW FOR THIS TO BE GAPPENING. JEEP HAS BEEN A HASSLE-SIBE ALREADY REPLACED $1500 WORTH OF2 A ARNS/CONTROL ARNS AT FIRESTONE. BIDY IS RUSTING AND CAR IS WELL CARED FIR- SIBE I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING CANCER AND THIS IS AND HAS BEEN MY ONLT TRANSPORTATION FIR CAR. I AM ASKING WHY NT CAR IS NOT UNDER ANY OF THE RECALKS BUT INE CHEAPER SERVICE RECALK-AS IT CERTAINLY FALLS UNDER ALL THE RECALLS CURRENTLY THE 2011 HEEP PATRIOT HAS ON IT. VER DISAPPOINTED AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP I CAN RECEIVE IN THIS MATTER. ALSO-JEEP HAS ALWAYS OULLED TO THE RIGHT SINCE I BOUGHT IT-GOT CAR ALIGNMENT STILL OULLS TO THE RIGHT. AGAIN-JEEP HAS BEEN A GASSLE TO OWN. I BIUGHT BRAND NEW.

Oct 21, 2019

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

4 complaints

After filling up with gas, the vehicle sputtered, stalled and the steering locked up.

Mar 04, 2022

After filling up the gas tank, when I drive away, the car jerks and loses power for a minute with in a mile of leaving the gas station. Nj pumps gas for me so the tank is not overfilled. My power steering goes down for a moment as my car sputters. Then after a minute it drives great until the next time I fill up my tank. Forums have stated it is a bad charcoal cannister. Many jeep patriot owners have complained about this. It is very unsafe when this happens on the road. I fear driving my toddler now.

Feb 20, 2022

EVERY TIME GAS TANK IS FILLED THE CAR BUCKS THEN STALLS AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS. THIS HAPPENS RIGHT AFTER FILLING THE TANK AND PULLING OUT OF THE GAS STATION. I HAVE READ ON FORUMS THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM IN JEEPS FOR YEARS BUT HAS YET TO BE ADDRESSED. ACCORDING TO THE POST THE ISSUE HAS TO DEAL WITH THE VAPOR/LIQUID SEPARATOR VALVE. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH GAS PUMPS SHUTTING OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE TANK. I ATTEMPTED TO TAKE IT TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW GAS CAP. $100 LATER AND STILL THE SAME ISSUE.

Mar 05, 2020

EVERYTIME I REFUEL MY VEHICLE, THE ENGINE STALLS AT LEAST TWICE UNTIL THE FUEL NEEDLE IS BELOW THE FUEL MARK. I DON'T OVERFILL MY VEHICLE, SO I WONDER WHY IS THIS HAPPENING!

Aug 01, 2016

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

Vehicle has a bad wheel bearing. While replacing wheel bearing noticed that the rear subframe was completely rotted/rusted. The corrosion on the rear subframe is far worse than the rest of the vehicle. This vehicle is unsafe to drive in its current state as the crossmember could collapse causing a loss of control of the vehicle. Upon doing some research it is clear that Chrysler knows that this is a issue. I cannot believe that there hasn't been a recall to replace these subframes. I guess its going to take a major accident or worse to before anything will get done. I have included pictures of the crossmember as well as the undercarriage of the vehicle for comparison.

Jul 07, 2023

Chasis, crossmember suspension broke for corrosion

Aug 08, 2022

REAR SUB FRAME THAT ATTACHES TO THE UNI BODY RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AT A CROSS MEMBER. THIS SUB FRAME IS WHAT MOUNTS THE ENTIRE REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE LINE TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AUG. 2011 AND HAS 98.000MILES ON IT. ALSO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH WHEEL BEARINGS. NOT INCLUDING THE FACTORY SET, WE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS (ALL 4) 3 TIMES. NO ACCIDENTS/INJURIES WERE CAUSED BY THESE BECAUSE THEY WERE REPAIRED PRIOR TO THEM GETTING TO BAD. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION. SUBSTANDARD STEEL FOR CROSS MEMBERS AND WHEEL BEARING ISSUES WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE KNOWN AT CHRYSLER/JEEP, WHEN I ORDERED THE WHEEL BEARINGS STAFF WORKING PARTS COUNTER JOKED ABOUT ANOTHER ONE SOLD. WHEN I CALLED THE SALESMEN ABOUT THE CROSS MEMBER ISSUE I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS KNOWN AND THEY REPLACED SEVERAL RECENTLY AT OWNERS EXPENSE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE RECALL/WARRANTY EXTENSION WILL PROBABLY HAPPEN, SO KEEP MY RECEIPT FOR REIMBURSEMENT PURPOSES. THERE ARE ALSO NUMEROUS FACTORY RECALLS OR WARRANTY EXTENSIONS ON CHRYSLER/JEEP PRODUCTS DO TO THESE ISSUES.

Oct 09, 2015

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 complaints

Every single time after putting gas, my car wont go further than 10 feet without turning off/stalling. Some times it wont turn back on and takes several tries to get it back up and running. I feel at risk for my life and those in the car with me because not only does it stall but my steering wheel locks everytime and I am unable to move or do anything. God forbid one day it stops and a car is headed in my direction I will be stuck in place. I have read online multiple people have had this issue but no one can seem to find a definitive solution. This started to happen around winter of 2019/spring 2020 and has been happening ever since. The date I recorded below is the most recent time it's occurred.

Sep 15, 2021

VEHICLE STALLS AND POWER STEERING FAILS AFTER FILLING GAS TANK. THIS HAPPENS EITHER IMMEDIATELY, OR A FEW MILES AWAY REGARDLESS OF SPEED. VEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY AND VIOLENTLY BUCK, THEN STALL MINIMUM OF TWO TIMES.

Dec 23, 2019

MY PATRIOT WITH 108K MILES STALLED AT 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY 3X LAST NIGHT ON A 3 HOUR DRIVE. IT ALSO STALLED 4X TIMES TODAY ON MY 10 MIN WAY TO DROP IT OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP. ONCE WHILE IDLING AND 3X WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. ONCE WHILE I WAS TURNING. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING QUITE A BIT TO 2011 JEEP PATRIOTS AND EVEN CAUSED A CAR TO BE TOTALLED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS.

Jul 06, 2016

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 complaints

MY JEEP STARTED THROWING CODES P0420, WHICH IS SAYING THE CATALYST EFFICIENCY IS BELOW THRESHOLD, AKA CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS FOR THIS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR ALREADY. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE MY CAR JUST SO HAPPENS TO NOT BE ONE OF THE VEHICLES TO BE RECALLED. ITS EFFECTING DRIVE PERFORMANCE AND THE EMISSIONS ITS PRODUCING IN THE AIR COULD BE UNSAFE.

Jan 29, 2020

MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS FAILING AND THE SENSORS ARE COMING ON. IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ,I AM LOSING POWER IN MY VEHICLE WHICH IS DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY. I SAW ON THE NEWS THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2011 JEEP PATRIOT WHICH I HAVE BUT MY VIN NUMBER SHOWS ITS NOT ON THE LIST. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?

May 21, 2019

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE LAST FALL IN A PRIVATE SALE. THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND WELL TAKEN CARE OF. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER ACQUIRING THIS VEHICLE, I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE INTERSTATE ON A 50 MINUTE TRIP AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN DESPITE BEING ON CRUISE CONTROL. THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AND I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE I WAITED FOR 10 MINUTES AND BEGAIN DRIVING AGAIN. SINCE THIS INCIDENT IN THE FALL OF 2016, THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 10-15 TIMES-INCLUDING TODAY, A RAINY 70 DEGREE DAY DRIVING THE NEARLY FLAT ROUTE FROM LINCOLN TO OMAHA NEBRASKA. I UNDERSTAND JEEP HAS COME FORWARD TO SAY THIS IS NOT A MOUNTAIN TRAVELING VEHICLE (VERY STRANGE JEEP BECAUSE, WELL IT'S A TRAIL RATED JEEP AFTER ALL). NOT ONLY IS THIS A NUISANCE THAT I CANNOT DRIVE MY WORK ROUTE FOR 45 MINUTES WITHOUT HAVING TO PULL OFF OF THE ROAD AT LEAST ONCE BUT EVERYTIME I DO, IT PUTS ME IN A LIFE JEOPARDIZING SITUATION ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 75MPH. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BY JEEP. I KNOW OTHERS ARE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES BECAUSE GOOGLE WAS ABLE TO GUESS THE PROBLEM AFTER TYPING ONLY THE WORDS "2011 JEEP PATRIOT." PLEASE ADDRESS THE PROBLEM, JEEP, AND MAKE THIS RIGHT FOR EVERYONE WHO CONTINUES TO INVEST AND SUPPORT YOUR (TYPICALLY) WONDERFUL PRODUCTS.

Apr 19, 2017

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

3 complaints

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AFTER PICKING UP MY 3 CHILDREN FROM DAYCARE. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE FOLDED OUTWARD. THE SUB FRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS APPARENTLY ARE DEFECTIVE.UNBEKNOWNST TO ME THERE IS A WARRANTY 10 YEAR/ UNLIMITED MILEAGE. THERE WAS ALSO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ON JEEP PATRIOTS/ COMPASSES BETWEEN 2001-2007 BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. INSTEAD OF FIXING THE ISSUE THIS COMPANY/ MANUFACTURER HAS CONTINUED TO USE THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS ON NEWER MODELS SUCH AS MINE. I MIGHT ADD FOR SOME ODD REASON THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT DOESN'T COVER MY YEAR ALTHOUGH ITS THE SAME DEFECTIVE SUB FRAME AND CROSS MEMBER PARTS. ALL THEY HAVE DONE WAS OFFER THIS WARRANTY, WHICH I WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF OR TOLD ABOUT BY THEM OR THE DEALER I MADE MY PURCHASE THROUGH. AFTER MY CHILDREN AND I NEARLY GOT SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED DID I LOOK INTO THIS AND FOUND OUT. DUE TO THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS NOT ONLY WERE WE ALMOST KILLED BUT THE CAR SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END AND THE TRANSMISSION AS WELL AS VARIOUS OTHER PARTS AND COMPONENTS. I STILL HAVE PAYMENTS LEFT ON THIS AUTOMOBILE AND IT IS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AND REALLY HASN'T GOTTEN THAT MUCH USE COMPARED TO THE AMOUNT I'VE PAID ALREADY, NOT EVEN COUNTING WHAT I STILL OWE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND CORPORATE OFFICE AND THEY SEEM COMPLETELY UNCONCERNED AND UNHELPFUL IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A JEEP/ FIAT/ CHRYSLER PRODUCT EVER AGAIN. THESE PEOPLE PUT ME AND MY FAMILY KNOWINGLY INTO A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE AND NEARLY GOT US KILLED. IF I HAD BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE DOING 65MPH AND THIS HAD HAPPENED I WOULD NOT BE HERE WRITING THIS. ALL I CAN DO IS THANK GOD IT DECIDED TO FAIL WHEN IT DID, NOT LATER ON THE INTERSTATE. TO SUM IT UP TIRE CAME OFF, LOST STEERING CONTROL, GROUND TO A HALT IN THE STREET SIDEWAYS, CAR FLUIDS POURING ALL OVER ROAD. ALSO HAVE PICTURES OF SCENE.

Sep 02, 2019

Crash: 1

TAKATA RECALL: I HAD A REPAIR DONE TO MY JEEP PATRIOT TWO WEEKS AGO. THE REPAIRS WERE OVER 800$. I HAD TO HAVE THE TWO FRONT CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, AND TIE RODS REPLACED. AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, I LOST STEERING AND NOW NOT ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE.

Aug 27, 2018

"DEATH WOBBLE". I EXPERIENCED THIS ON A SHORT TWO HOUR TRIP WHERE I COULDN'T CONTROL THE CARD. EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP OR TIRED TO TURN THE CAR WAS HARD TO STEER. THIS JEEP HAS ON 40K ON IT AND IS 4 YEARS OLD. I WAS TRAVELLING ON THE HIGHWAY AND GENUINELY FEARED FOR MY LIFE. I WAS OVER HALFWAY TO MY DESTINATION SO I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TOOK THE BACK ROADS WITH MY HAZARDS ON AND WENT SLOW. THE FACT THAT JEEP IS UNWILLING TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR IS UPSETTING. BUT WHAT IS MORE UPSETTING IS HOW THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH REGARDS TO THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND NOT JUST WITH THE PATRIOT. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR WORSE. I HAVE NO FAITH IN THE COMPANY NOW AND DO NOT TRUST THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE.

Nov 24, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

3 complaints

CAR ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE STATIONARY OR TRYING TO START MOVING. STEERING WHEEL AND SHIFTER LOCKS UP. THEN TYPICALLY RESTARTS RIGHT AWAY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THENS COMES ON, BUT NOTHING SHOWS UP WHEN RUNNING DIAGNOSTICS. VERY SCARED THIS WILL HAPPEN TO ME WHILE GOING 70 ON A HIGHWAY. I COULD EASILY BE HIT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG THIS TYPE OF CAR.

Apr 10, 2018

I HAVE A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 WITH THE 2.4 LITER AND FOR THE LAST MONTH MY WIFE AND I ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE JUST SHUTTING OFF AND NOT WANTING TO START.ONLY HAD 2 TIMES WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD JUST SHUT OFF WHILE STOPPED(THANK GOD)AND HAVE HAS NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN THE ENGINE JUST WILL NOT START..SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO MESS WITH THE GEAR SHIFT BUT MOST TIMES YOU HAVE TO TURN THE KEY REALLY HARD TO START OR JUST KEEP TRYING UNTIL IT DECIDES TO START.MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF WHILE RUNNING DOWN THE INTERSTATE.I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NO RECALLS AND I ASK THEM TO MAKE NOT OF MY PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD..THE GENTLEMAN SAID THEY WERE NO RECALLS FOR MY JEEP. *TR

Jul 21, 2014

I PURCHASED MY 2011 JEEP PATRIOT IN MARCH 2011 AND ONE DAY IT SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE TRAVELING 50-55 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR HAD BEEN TRAVELING ON THE ROAD FOR ONLY 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, WITH NO STOPS OR PROBLEMS. I WAS MEETING MY HUSBAND FOR LUNCH AND THE CAR JUST STALLED AND I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE. I WAS IN SHOCK BECAUSE THE WERE CARS BEHIND ME AND I IMMEDIATELY PUT MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON. I CALLED MY HUSBAND AND TOLD HIM WHAT HAPPENED AND HE ASKED ME DID I HIT A BUMP WRONG THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS ISSUE AND I SAID NO. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY DEALER AND LEFT A MESSAGE. THE SERVICE CENTER CALLED BACK AND I GAVE THEM DETAILS. THEY TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR FOR A FEW DAYS AND ALLOW THEM TO DRIVE IT, BUT I WOULDN'T HAVE A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. SO THEY TOLD ME THAT IF IT GAVE ME ANY OTHER ISSUES TO GIVE THEM A CALL. A FEW MONTHS LATER IT DID THE SAME THING, AGAIN WHEN I FIRST TOOK OFF LEAVING MY HOME. AT THIS POINT I WAS ASSUMING IT WAS SOMETHING I WAS DOING OR HITTING A BUMP WRONG. SO I CALLED THEM AND GAVE ANOTHER NOTICE TO THE DEALER. SAME DAY THE WINDOWS STARTED TO GO DOWN BY THEMSELVES. AGAIN, I THOUGHT I TOUCHED THE SWITCH WRONG AND CAUSE THE WINDOW TO ROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN BUT IT NOT ONLY DID IT TO MY WINDOW THE PASSENGER WINDOW DID THE SAME. SO DURING THE FIRST OIL CHANGE AT THE DEALERSHIP, I TOLD THEM TO CHECK EVERYTHING OUT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS DOING WEIRD STUFF. NEVER SAW ANY WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD. NO PUTTING OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR SHUT DOWN. IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR NOW AND WE HAVE ONLY DEALT WITH THE WINDOWS GOING DOWN BY THEMSELVES, BUT THE CAR ISN'T TURNING OFF..THANK GOD! MY FATHER IN LAW BROUGHT THE RECALL ISSUE TO OUR ATTENTION AND WANTED US TO CONTACT THE DEALER BECAUSE WE HAVE TWO YOUNG KIDS. WE TRAVEL ALOT AND WOULD LIKE THIS MATTER TAKEN CARE OF BEFORE WE DECIDE TO TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS. *TR

Oct 23, 2012

TIRES

3 complaints

WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED COLD THE TIRE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. I ASKED AT THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT AND THEY SAID IT IS SO COLD OUT THAT YOU LOSE A BIT OF PRESSURE AND ONCE THE WEATHER TURNS WARM THE LIGHT WILL TURN OFF. THE WEATHER IS NOW IN THE 50-60 DEGREE RANGE AND I JUST HAD AN OIL CHANGE WITH TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED AND THE LIGHT IS STILL ON. I DO NOT WANT TO PAY A LOT OF MONEY TO GET THIS FIXED BECAUSE NOW I THINK IT IS A BAD SENSOR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF I IGNORE IT AND THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM I COULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH AND THAT WOULD FOLLOW A MAJOR LAWSUIT BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW AND I NOTICE THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED. *TR

Apr 09, 2014

MY 2011 JEEP PATRIOT CAME WITH FIRESTONE AFFINITY TIRES, AND AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS AND FOURTEEN THOUSAND MILES THE TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS ALL ALONG THE SEAM WHERE THE TREAD ATTACHES TO THE TIRE CASING. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE TREAD IS STARTING TO PULL AWAY FROM THE TIRE. *TR

Jun 28, 2013

CONTINUED FAILURE OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IN 2011 JEEP PATRIOT LATITUDE 4X4. OUR BRAND NEW 2011 JEEP PATRIOT LATITUDE 4X4 HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED FAILURE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS IT THE TPMS LIGHT HAS ACTIVATED INDICATING A LOW TIME PRESSURE ISSUE IN THE TIRES. EACH TIME THE TIRE PRESSURE IS CHECKED AND DETERMINED TO BE CORRECT. WE HAVE NOW TAKEN THIS JEEP TO OUR LOCAL DEALER, SPORT DURST CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP, ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THIS ISSUE. THE MOST RECENT TIME WE WERE TOLD THAT THE TPMS WAS SET TO THE INCORRECT PRESSURE AND WAS SET CORRECTLY. DESPITE THIS, THE TPMS LIGHT HAS COME ON ONCE AGAIN. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE AS A MALFUNCTIONING TPMS WILL RESULT IN JEEP OWNERS IGNORING THE LIGHT. THIS COULD RESULT IN COMPLACENCY WHEN THERE COULD, IN FACT, BE A REAL TIRE PRESSURE PROBLEM THAT REQUIRES ATTENTION. *TR

May 25, 2011

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. While refueling, the fuel tank failed to allow all with fuel. The contact had to restart the vehicle and add more fuel several times. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer where a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the failure was due to a faulty rollover valve and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Oct 07, 2022

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 3 HRS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND IN 108 DEGREE WEATHER, THE MOTOR SHUT DOWN. IF FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL. NO LIGHTS, NO WARNINGS, AND OVER 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. AFTER STOPPING ON THE SHOULDER THE MOTOR WOULD TURN OVER, BUT NOT START, MADE ME THINK THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS BAD. 5 MINUTES LATER IT STARTED, BUT WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS PRESSED IT DIED AGAIN. ANOTHER 15 MINUTES OF SITTING THE VEHICLE STARTED, BUT FELT "SLUGGISH". I STARTED MOVING SLOWLY DOWN THE SHOULDER, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RESPOND NORMALLY, AND FINISHED THE LAST HOUR OF THE DRIVE WITHOUT INCIDENT. *TR

Jun 04, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

While driving in heavy traffic, there was a Red light and attempted to slow the vehicle. The engine started to jerk forward and the RPMs were increasing without my foot on the accelerator! My foot was on the brake! I was able to turn into a gas station to get to a safer place to park the vehicle. While attempting to park in a parking space the vehicle continued to accelerate by itself, again my foot was applied to the brake pedal. I was literally fighting to stop the vehicle and almost ran into the barrier where customers were walking. Once turning off the vehicle and restarting the engine, it was operating correctly while I’m reverse. I then shifted into drive, and the vehicle lunged forward and the engine accelerated by itself. It drove up to 45 miles per hour without my foot on the accelerator and foot resting on the brake pedal. A complete stop was a fight, as soon as there was any brake pedal release the engine lunged forward.

Jul 29, 2022

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE CAR WANTING TO STALL OUT. IT IS AS IF THE GAS IS NOT GETTING TO THE ENGINE. I BEGIN TO LOSE POWER AND STEERING. I GUN THE GAS, BUT IT HESTITATES. THIS IS HUGELY DANGEROUS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE SERVICED IT REGULARLY, AND TO THIS DAY ONLY ABOUT 44K ON IT. THIS IS SCARING ME. MY MECHANIC JUST PUT DRY GAS IN TO PERHAPS ALLEVIATE ANY POSSIBLE WATER IN THE TANK AFTER A RECENT FILL-UP. I HAVE BEEN READING OF MANY OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS TIME FOR A RECALL, FOLKS. HAD I NOT BEEN ON BACK ROADS, I COULD BE DEAD, AS COULD OTHERS. I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS ON THE HIGHWAY AND I NEED ACTIONS, AS DO MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE COMPLAINED. WE HAVE WAY TOO MANY JEEPS WITH THIS PROBLEM. STEP UP, PLEASE.

Jul 26, 2018

STEERING,SUSPENSION

2 complaints

The front subframe rusted through on the left hand side which in turn caused the lower control arm to shift outward preventing full steering capabilities. There was a warranty extension dated back from 2017, brought into service on December of 2019, to the Chrysler dealership where it was purchased for lights on the cluster and a steering vibration and no one mentioned the subframe issue that was persisting on this model year. Was told rather that it needed a new bearing and a speed sensor. Replaced both and the issue wasn’t fixed. I am told now (July 2021) that this extension expired in March of this same year. Was told by both the dealer and the customer service hotline that there is absolutely nothing they can do. They also mentioned that there should have been a letter sent out for this warranty extension but nothing was ever received. Been at the same address since well before the purchase date of this vehicle.

Jul 12, 2021

TOOK MY CAR INTO MECHANIC FOR FOUR NEW TIRES. AT THAT TIME WAS TOLD BY THEM THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS SHOWED SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THEY RECOMMENDED FIXING. AS I DIDN'T HAVE THE TIME TO GET IT INTO THE SHOP AT THAT POINT, I WAITED. TOOK CAR IN FOR STATE MANDATED ANNUAL INSPECTION AND IT FAILED - AT 38000 MILES. NOT ONLY THAT BUT CAR NEEDED ANOTHER NEW TIRE BECAUSE BALL JOINT HAD AFFECTED THE NEW TIRES I JUST BOUGHT. MECHANIC STATED THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING IN A CAR THAT'S BARELY 4 YEARS OLD. I DO NOT DO ANY OFF ROAD DRIVING - JUST NORMAL ABOUT TOWN AND SOME MINIMAL HIGHWAY. I AM THE ONLY OWNER - BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A DEFECT THAT OUGHT TO BE ADDRESSED. I SEE A LOT OF CONVERSATION ON THE WEB ABOUT THIS ISSUE. HOPE THEY DECIDE TO RECALL. *TR

Apr 18, 2015

STRUCTURE,ENGINE

2 complaints

MY MECHANIC HAS BEEN TELLING ME THAT THE FRAME/SUBFRAME OF MY JEEP PATRIOT IS EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE RUST HAS CORRODED OTHER PARTS OF MY CAR AND IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. THE CORROSION HAS SERIOUSLY DETERIORATED THE REAR CROSS MEMBER OF MY CAR. I KNOW THERE HAS BEEN A NUMBER OF CLAIMS TO CHRYSLER ON THE STRUCTURAL DAMAGES OF SOME JEEP MAKES/MODELS. I ONCE TRIED CLAIMING THE WARRANTY BUT THE DEALER DENIED SERVICES TO MY CAR. I NEED HELP TO FIX THIS.

Feb 10, 2021

I WAS ON A SHORT TRIP WHEN A CAR BEHIND ME FRANTICALLY WAVED ME TO STOP AND INFORMED ME THAT MY JEEP WAS ON FIRE. THE EXHAUST BURNT A WHOLE THROUGH THE REAR BUMPER AND MELTED THE BUMPER. I HAD NO INDICATION THAT THIS WAS HAPPENING. *TR

Mar 15, 2015

Fire: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

SINCE I BOUGHT THIS IN 2011 IT HAS ALWAYS IDLED ROUGH AND STALLED RANDOMLY. APPARENTLY THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS RANDOM STALLING AND IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET IN SEVERAL CAR ACCIDENTS AND ONE TIME TO CRASH ON THE SIDEWALK AND ALMOST HARM PEDESTRIANS. UNFORTUNATELY I THINK I WILL BE FORCED TO SELL THIS VEHICLE.

Sep 01, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT RANDOMLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V120000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,200.

Aug 29, 2016

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH MY SON IN THE CAR, THE CAR SHUDDERED, LOST ALL POWER AND THE POWERING STEERING MUST HAVE GONE AS I COULD ONLY TURN THE WHEEL WITH EXTREME FORCE ENOUGH TO COAST OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CAR THEN CRANKED BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. DROVE SLOWLY HOME. WAS TAKING THE VERY NEXT MORNING TO HAVE SERVICE DONE AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO WAY TO NOTIFY THE CARS BEHIND YOU THAT YOU HAVE NO POWER OR CONTROL. THIS TURNED OUT TO BE THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR WHICH I HAVE READ IS A COMMON ISSUE AND THE 2016 WAS RECALLED FOR THIS AS A CHURCH FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT HIS. I'M WONDERING WITH THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED WHY ONLY THE 2016 HAS BEEN RECALLED. MY FATHER IS A MECHANIC AND HE SAID HE HAS NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WITH THIS ISSUE.

Apr 16, 2019

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BOTH THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND ELECTRON THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND I LOSE ACCELERATION. HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, WAIT A MINUTE OR 2 AND RESTART. SOMETIMES THIS WILL HAPPEN 2-6 TIMES DURING A TRIP (DEPENDING HOW FAR I AM DRIVING) OTHER TIMES IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AT ALL. I CAN DRIVE CAR FOR 2-3 WEEKS WITH NO PROBLEMS THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THESE TWO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AGAIN. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY FOR FEAR THIS WILL HAPPEN. THIS HAS ONLY OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS WILL COME ON WHEN I START THE CAR. THE CAR WILL START IDLING VERY FAST

Nov 22, 2016

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

2011 JEEP PATRIOT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS FOR FAILED HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 30 DAYS AFTER THEY WERE INSTALLED. THE FOG LIGHTS WOULD TURN AND OFF AS THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. UPDATED 10/24/2017*JS THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *JS

Oct 24, 2017

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INCIDENTS WHERE THE HAZARDS OR BLINKERS RANDOMLY FLASH ON AND SOMETIMES THERE IS A BRIEF LOSS OF POWER. *TR

Nov 21, 2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

2 complaints

I HAVE HAD MY CAR STALL ON THE HIGHWAY AT A HIGH SPEED AND ALSO AT LOW SPEED AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I HAVE CONTACTED A JEEP DEALER AND ALSO JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY WILL NOT FIX UNDER A RECALL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM A LOT AND IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO SEVERAL PEOPLE.

Aug 10, 2017

FOR THE PAST 3 WEEKS THE VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY NOT START. IT WILL EVENTUALLY START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING FUEL ANT THE "ETC" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. RECENTLY MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 60 MPH AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE LANE WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. SHE WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO GET IT RESTARTED AND DRIVE HOME. I HAVE HAD IT AT THE MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE STARTING ISSUE OR STALE ISSUE. REPLACED RELAYS AFTER READING THAT THERE ARE KNOWN ISSUES WITH RELAY BOX DUE TO CORROSION AND PLACEMENT OF RELAYS IN WHEEL WELL BUT THIS DIDN'T HELP. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A SERIOUS COMPUTER / ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. I HAVE READ DOZENS OF POSTS ABOUT VERY SIMILAR ISSUE AND UNFORTUNATELY FOUND THAT THERE IS NO FIX FROM DEALERS AND NO INFORMATION ABOUT POSSIBLE CAUSES. I'M VERY CONCERNED WITH THE STALING ISSUE SINCE IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. PLEASE HELP.

Apr 05, 2017

VISIBILITY

2 complaints

SUNROOF LEAKS AFTER SNOWFALL; AS IT MELTS, WATER COLLECTS IN THE DOME LIGHT AND POURS OUT LIKE A WATERFALL WHILE DRIVING. NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES YET, BUT TWO OCCURRENCES SO FAR. *TR

Feb 05, 2015

REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHEN DOOR WAS SHUT. *TR

Mar 26, 2014

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 complaints

I LIVE IN WI AND I HAVE ALL MY LIFE. IN FEBRUARY, HERE IN WI, NO DOUBT IT'S BEEN COLD. MY WINDSHIELD WAS FINE THAT NIGHT. IN THE MORNING, MY WINDSHIELD AND TOP OF THE JEEP WAS COVERED IN SNOW. SO AS USUAL, WHEN IT'S COLD, I WENT TO START MY JEEP AND LET IT HEAT UP, AS USUAL I PUT ON DEFROST AND WENT BACK INTO THE HOUSE. I CAME BACK OUTSIDE ABOUT 10 MINS LATER TO SCRAPE OFF THE SNOW, WENT BACK IN GOT MY SON, WE GOT INTO THE JEEP, READY TO GO AND WE NOTICED (I DO HAVE PICTURES) I HAD A CRACK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD THAT RAN FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE, HORIZONTAL TO DRIVERSIDE. I TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD IT LOOKED LIKE A COMMON CRACK DUE TO THE COLD. OKAY, FINE, I LIVE IN WI, IT'S COLD, BUT I HAVE HAD BEATERS OF CARS UNTIL I WAS OUT OF COLLEGE AND I NEVER ONCE HAVE HAD A WINDSHIELD BREAK DUE TO THE COLD. I READ ANOTHER COMPLAINT ON THIS WEB SITE WERE THE BACK WINDSHIELD JUST BLEW OUT. MY INSURANCE WILL COVER, BUT IT HAS A DEDUCTIBLE AND I FEEL CHRYSLER SHOULD COVER IT AND I ALSO FEEL THEY SHOULD BUT A LITTLE QUALITY FOR SAFETY PURPOSES INTO THE VEHICLES THEY ARE MAKING. *TR

Mar 12, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE MOLDING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

Sep 24, 2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

No dash lights, in my way to work someone cut into my(crossed solid line) lane and my vehicle hit the rear end of the vehicle that cut into my lane. Going around 55 and wearing my seatbelt, slammed on the breaks, couldn't go around without flipping my car so we collided. The front end of my car was completely destroyed and the airbags did not deploy. I am this cars second owner after my father bought it new & if he knew it would almost kill his daughter in 12 years he never would have bought it. It had no accident history and had been told the recall was fixed when it very obviously was not. We had a rep from Chrysler come and pull the crash data, and he tried to tell me there was no reason for the airbags to go off. The entire front of my car was crushed, there is no possible way they should not have triggered for the severity of the accident I was in. I smashed my head so hard on the steering wheel that I blacked out, broke my eye socket and suffered a severe concussion. I have photos/accident reports and Chrysler has the data from my car. I also think my dad has a copy of this data. I'm so so lucky I didn't die, this is absolutely a defective airbag component and something absolutely needs to be done. It's so incredibly dangerous and at this point with all of the similar incidents it would be neglectful not to open an investigation as people have died as a result of this defect.

Nov 27, 2024

Crash: 1

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

The component that failed was the front, driver's side subframe. This component and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The sudden and unexpected failure of the subframe on the vehicle, due to excessive rust corrosion, precipitated a series of hazardous events that significantly compromised not only my own safety but also the safety of others on the road. While driving at a low speed, the detachment of the wheel hub and CV axle joint led to a complete loss of vehicle control. This mechanical failure was further exacerbated by the total loss of transmission fluid, which leaked onto the road, potentially creating a slippery and dangerous surface for other road users. The culmination of these mechanical failures resulted in having been stranded in the middle of a busy intersection, a location where a major freeway on and off ramp intersect with a significant artery of traffic. This situation placed myself in immediate danger, exposed to the risk of collision from oncoming traffic. Moreover, the unexpected presence of my immobilized vehicle in the intersection also posed a significant risk to other drivers, who may have had to make sudden maneuvers to avoid a collision. This could have led to secondary accidents, endangering even more road users. The problem was confirmed by an independent insurance agent, and therefore, the vehicle and failed subframe were inspected by insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or messages from the Electronic Vehicle Information Center, nor were other symptoms of the problem apparent immediately prior to the failure.

Aug 16, 2024

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

The airbag light keeps coming on and off consistently

Aug 05, 2024

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS

1 complaint

The back passenger tire started rubbing and smoking. After getting home, noticed the wheel was at an angle. After taking off the tire, noticed the whole rear suspension cradle was completely rusted through. I contacted Chrysler dealer to find out no recall. Contacted the place I purchased the jeep only 18 months ago, sent them pics, and was told "That is normal". I could have been on the Interstate or highway when the suspension broke. There was absolutely no warning signs this could happen or was going to happen. I have not driven much due to working from home since COVID. Has not been inspected since I don't know who to contact. So now I have a jeep sitting in my drive that I can't drive and still paying on.

Sep 22, 2022

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

Airbag light , traction control light ,abs light , brake light all are on

Jul 24, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

I brought my Jeep Patriot 2011 for a recall. However, after taking the vehicle to the dealer for a recall check out, the jeep came up with a sound like TA, TA,TA... from the gloves compartment and went I stated the air conditioning or the heating when the weather become cooler.

Jan 29, 2022

STEERING,SUSPENSION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

I purchased my 2011 Jeep Patriot from a car dealership in October of 2020. After a week of having the vehicle, I noticed a loud clunking sound coming from underneath. I took it back to the dealer and was told it was nothing. After taking it to my mechanic, he found major rust and corrosion on the front and rear subframe and crossmembers. I paid $2200 in repairs on the car, only to find out the he only did the front end of the car. The back end is just as bad and the car is unsafe for me to drive. When he did the front end of the car, the pieces fell apart as he began taking it apart. This car was a ticking time bomb. It’s now June of 2021 and I don’t know what to do

Jun 17, 2021

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE SUBFRAME AND REAR ARE RUSTING AND THE VEHICLE WON'T PASS INSPECTION AND THE VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS ON THE ROAD IF THE VEHICLE PASSES INSPECTION AND OUT OF NO WEAR THE RUST HITS AND THE VEHICLE IS NOW VERY UNSAFE. JEEP KNOWS ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT HAS NEVER ISSUED A RECALL. THEY REALLY SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL. THANKS

Mar 31, 2021

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THE LIGHT OF AIRBAGS TURN ON , TURN OFF STAY ON , ABS AND BRAKE ON LEFT LIGHT SIGNAL WHEN TURN ON SWITCH AND THE SIGNAL MAKE SOUND WARNING AND START TO FLASH TO FAST.

Mar 20, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

I BELIEVE A FEW YEARS BACK THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SENSOR GOING OFF. I HAD THE SENSOR CHECKED, AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL WAS ADDRESSED AND CLEARED. MY SENSOR IS NOW GOING OFF AGAIN. IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AGAIN UNTIL THE PREVIOUS RECALL?

Jan 18, 2021

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

LOUD CLUNK NOISE WHEN DRIVING, NOTICED THE SUB FRAME THAT'S THE CONTROL ARMS ARE CONNECTED TO AND THE ENGINE AND POWER TRAIN ARE SUPPOSED BY IS RUSTED AND ROOTED SO MUCH I CAN PUSH MY FINGER THROUGH IT. *TR

Jun 11, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE JEEP AND IT TURNED OFF ON HER TWICE TRYING TO GET IT BACK HOME. ALL ELECTRICAL WENT OUT AND ENGINE STALLED. AFTER THE SECOND TIME IT ONLY GOES 10 MPH AND STILL STALLS AND POWERS OFF. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I FEEL SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE FROM THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB.

Jan 16, 2020

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

CVT?

Dec 18, 2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THREE TIMES OUR 2011 JEEP PATRIOT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING BROKE THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE. WE WERE ON A BUSY FREEWAY TWICE AND GETTING READY TO GET ON ONCE. AFTER CALLING GOOD SAM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK TO A MECHANIC. WE HAD TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AT 2 DIFFERENT TIMES AND THEY COULD NOT GET ANY CODES ON IT. A FEW YEARS BACK WHEN ON A DIFFERENT INCIDENT WE WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND ENDED UP REPLACING THE CONTROL MODULE WHICH FIXED IT. THIS TIME WAS DIFFERENT. I WAS DONE AFTER THREE TIMES. WE ENDED UP TRADING IT IN FOR A NEW HONDA CRV. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER JEEP AGAIN. WE ARE SURPRISED THEY NEVER RECALLED THE PROBLEM WITH THE CONTROL MODULE. I HAVE ALL RECEIPTS AND PROOF

Aug 03, 2019

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

PROBLEM RECURRING ON HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS. AT ALL SPEEDS FROM IDLE TO 75 MPH. THE LATEST WAS ON HIGHWAY DRIVING 75 MPH CAR DROPPED DOWN TO 30 MPH AND THEN STALLED CAUSING ME TO LOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING AND ALMOST AN ACCIDENT. THE PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN TO THE JEEP MANUFACTURER AS STATED BY DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE THROTTLE BODY/ SOFTWARE IS THE ISSUE AND OCCURES IN MODELS FROM 2008 - CURRENT THEN VERBALLY QUOTED ME $650 FOR REPAIR. I THEN RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND MORE THAN 2500 PEOPLE WITH THE ISSUE AND THAT'S JUST PEOPLE LOOKING FOR HELP.

Mar 11, 2019

SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL I AM PREGNANT AND JEEP CAN NOT OFFER ME ANY SAFETY RESOLUTION,I COULD GET INTO A ACCIDENT AND KILLYSELF AMDY CHILD I FEEL SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE .ALSO MY FRONT AND BACK SUBFRAM IS TOTALLY RUSTED OUT AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR A WHOLE LOT OF OTHER THINGS TO DO SOMETHING WITH THIS. HELP PLEASE I NEED TO FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE.

Feb 06, 2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

HI THERE, I AM EXPERIENCING A STRANGE ISSUE, WHERE MY PATRIOT WILL SHAKE/VIBRATE REALLY BAD WHEN IN DRIVE AND SITTING IDLE (LIKE AT A RED LIGHT WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE). IF I PLACE IT IN PARK, NEUTRAL OR START DRIVING THE HEAVY VIBRATION GOES AWAY.MOTOR MOUNTS OK, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR BEFORE BUT IS BEEN REPLACED. ANYONE ELSE HAVING A SIMILAR ISSUE, OR HAVE ANY INSIGHT? I HAVE A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT LIMITED WITH ABOUT 80K

Sep 11, 2018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I FILLED MY GAS TANK UP TODAY. AS I GOT ABOUT 3 MILES FROM THE GAS STATION THE CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND LOSE ITS ABILITY TO ACCELERATE EFFICIENTLY THROUGH ALL THE GEARS. THE CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH FOR ABOUT 15 MILES UNTIL I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, AND BEGAN MAKING A WEIRD SOUND OUT OF THE EXHAUST, STILL IDLING ROUGH WHEN PARKED. I LOOKED INTO IT ONLINE AND MANY JEEP PATRIOT OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING OF SIMILAR ISSUES AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS. THEY;RE SAYING IT'S AN ISSUE WITH A "FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE" OR A "VAPOR LIQUID SEPARATING VALVE." EITHER WAY THIS ISSUE IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED WITH A RECALL OF THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THEIR OPERATORS IN THE FUTURE.

May 01, 2018

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL- I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL FLASHING ON WHILE I'M DRIVING. IT HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY FOR A FEW WEEKS, AND NOW IT WON'T GO AWAY. IT CAUSES ME TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO SHIFT MY VEHICLE HIGHER THAN 3RD GEAR, AND I CAN'T ACCELERATE AT AN APPROPRIATE SPEED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN I START MY VEHICLE MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, ALTHOUGH IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE FIRST TIME IT OCCURRED, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, AND IT CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER FOR ACCELERATION, PUTTING MY SON AND I IN A POTENTIAL SITUATION FOR A HIGH SPEED ACCIDENT.

Nov 16, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I WILL BE DRIVING MY JEEP PATRIOT AND IT WILL JUST STALL OUT. I HAVE TO WAIT FOR A WHILE AND IT STARTS UP. IT WILL AGAIN STALL OR RUN FINE FOR AWHILE. THE LAST TIME I WAS ENTERING THE 10FWY IN LOS ANGELES AND IT STALLED NEARLY CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I HAD MY 3 YOUNG KIDS WITH ME. NOW IT SITS IN MY GARAGE AS I MAKE MONTHLY PAYMENTS. HELP ME

Aug 26, 2017

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED BOILING HOT WATER COMING FROM A CLOGGED AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN TUBE, WHICH OVERFLOWED BETWEEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE FIREWALL. IN ADDITION, WATER DRIPPED DOWN ONTO THE LEG OF THE DRIVER AND CAUSED A BURN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CLOGGED AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN TUBE CAUSED WATER TO IMMERSE TO THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION MODULE TO BECOME WATER LOGGED AND FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

Jun 27, 2017

Injuries: 1

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

2011 JEEP PATRIOT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE LOW QUALITY RADIO CAN'T WITHSTAND EXTREME HEAT OR COLD- HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER DUCTS LOCATED NEAR RADIO. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AN INTERNAL SHORT WAS FOUND IN THE RADIO. THE CONSUMER COULD NOT TUNE INTO THE AM OR FM STATION. THE RADIO WS REPAIRED. UPDATED 06/14/2017*JS

Jun 14, 2017

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

ON MAY 18TH 2017 MY DAUGHTER HAD A CRASH THAT RESULTED IN HER DEATH WHILE DRIVING HER 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. SHE RAN OF OF A FM ROAD, JUMPED A SMALL DRAINAGE CULVERT ON A DOWNGRADE. CONTINUED STRAIGHT AND HIT ANOTHER DRAINAGE CULVERT A LITTLE LARGER WITH CEMENT AROUND IT ON AN UPGRADE WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CULVERT WAS A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION. THE STOP SIDE BROKE OFF DAMAGING THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THEN THE VEHICLE CONTINUED INTO A PRIVATE YARD WHERE THE JEEP CAME TO REST. THE JEEP HAS A STANDARD TRANSMISSION AND WAS FOUND IN 5TH GEAR. A PARAMETRIC LIVED CLOSE BY AND ATTENDED TO HER RIGHT AWAY BUT WAS UNABLE TO REVIVE HER. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS BOTH DEPLOYED AND HER SEAT BELT LOCKED ALTHOUGH WHEN THE SEAT BELT LOCKED IS NOT KNOWN. THE FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN INCOMPLETE RECALL WITHOUT REMEDY PERTAINING TO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM DATED SEPTEMBER 13TH 2016. FCA RECALL S61. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16V-668. ...UPDATED 06/13/17 *BF ...UPDATED 07/11/17 *BF UPDATED 11/1/2017*JS *BF *JS *JS *JS

May 30, 2017

Crash: 1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WATER WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM THE OVERHEAD READING LAMPS AND DOWN ONTO THE DASH/RADIO. IT HAS STAINED THE HEADLINER AND LEAVES POTENTIAL FOR OTHER WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD.

Mar 14, 2017

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED DOWN A HILL AND DURING A SLEET STORM, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Jan 25, 2017

Crash: 1

STEERING,WHEELS

1 complaint

THE STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY NEEDS TO BE HELD AT AN ANGLE FOR THE VEHICLE TO GO STRAIGHT. I'VE TAKEN THE JEEP TO THE SHOP THREE TIMES AND THE PROBLEM ALWAYS COMES BACK.

Jan 04, 2017

AIR BAGS,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE SKID OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND LANDED IN A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ARM, CHEST, LEG, AND FOREHEAD INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DRIVER'S RESIDENCE AND LATER TOWED TO AN INSURANCE LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000.

Nov 01, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

AT IDLE AND WHILE DRIVING, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) LIGHT BLINKS INTERMITTENTLY AND I LOSE POWER. AFTER ABOUT 4 DAYS OF THIS HAPPENING, NOT ONLY DID THE ETC LIGHT COME ON, BUT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE 4X4 LIGHT, AIRBAG LIGHTS, AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE JEEP RAN REALLY ROUGH AT IDLE. I TOOK IT TO A CERTIFIED JEEP DEALER TO BE TOLD THAT I NEED THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED FOR $591. THE MILEAGE ON MY JEEP IS APPROXIMATELY 51,000.

Dec 22, 2015

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN VERY DEPENDABLE UP UNTIL NOW, MY 3RD YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED WELL AND HAS NEVER SHOWN ANY INDICATION OF PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY A FEW WEEKS AGO GOING ABOUT 65MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED IN TRAFFIC. ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE WAS COASTING. I TRIED TO MOVE OVER AS I WAS IN THE FAST LANE WITH NO SHOULDER AVAILABLE DUE TO ROAD WORK. I GOT OVER TO THE FAR RIGHT LANE BUT THERE WAS ALSO NO SHOULDER THERE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO DUCK INTO A WORK AREA THAT HAD A SMALL OPENING(I TOOK OUT A COUPLE CONES THOUGH). AS I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE ONCE IN THE CLOSED WORK AREA OFF THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY I LOST POWER STEERING AND THE ABILITY TO BRAKE. THE CAR WOULD START AGAIN BUT NOT ACCELERATE AND WOULD DIE AGAIN WHEN I TRIED. WE LEFT THE CAR AND CAME BACK 2 HOURS LATER WITH THE SAME ISSUES. AFTER LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR 3-4 HOURS IT RAN PERFECTLY FINE. TWO DAYS LATER I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS GOING ANYWHERE FROM 25-40MPH. I HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT AND IT DID NOT PUT OUT ANY CODES THUS THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO HELP ME. I TOOK THE CAR HOME AGAIN BUT NOW EVERY SINGLE TIME THE CAR RUNS LONG ENOUGH TO REACH NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE IT DIES WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD! THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON BEFOREHAND, AND AFTER THE CAR HAS DIED IT SOMETIMES WILL FLASH THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT OR ALL OF THE LIGHTS WILL BRIEFLY FLASH AND THEN GO OFF. MY CAR IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT I BELIEVE THIS CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT HAS HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND I EVEN SAW AN INVESTIGATION OPENED IN 2012. WHAT WERE THE RESULTS OF THAT INVESTIGATION? I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND THEM ANYWHERE PROBABLY INDICATING THAT NOTHING EVER CAME OF IT. I WILL BE CONTACTING JEEP AS WELL AS CARMAX WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR.

Nov 14, 2015

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING AND I WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN MY SERIOUS XM RADIO CUT OUT, THE NEXT THING THAT WENT OUT WAS MY DASH LIGHT AND MY CAR SURGED AND SHUT OFF. NOTHING WAS WORKING AFTER THAT MY FOUR WAYS DIDNT WORK AND MY CAR WOULDNT TURN OVER OR START MY GEAR SHIFTER WASNT RESPONDING TO ANY SHIFTS AND MY GAS WOULDNT WORK EITHER SO I WAS ROLLING BACKWARD. AFTER ABOUT 10 I UNLOCKED MY DOORS AND EVERYTHING CLICKED BACK ON AND STARTED TO WORK AGAIN.

Oct 26, 2015

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH TOWN (UNDER 40 MPH), LESS THAN HALF A MILE FROM DEPARTURE FROM MY HOUSE, THE ENGINE CUT OUT. LOST ENGINE POWER AND POWER STEERING. ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT AND THE OIL TEMP LIGHT BOTH CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR TO A SIDE STREET, TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR A MINUTE, AND THEN BACK ON. UPON TURNING ON WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME TO SWITCH VEHICLES. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED. ENGINE POWER AND POWER STEERING WERE LOST.

Aug 18, 2015

WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON, THEN THE ANTI-SKID LIGHT TURNED ON, THEN VEHICLE ENGAGED IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ON ITS ONE. REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT OFF THE ROAD.

Jul 16, 2015

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER CAR ON A DAY AFTER IT HAD RAINED. AS SHE STARTED TO TAKE OFF, WATER STARTED POURING OUT OF THE OVERHEAD INTERIOR LIGHT AND ALSO THE FRONT INTERIOR LIGHT. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN AFTER A RAIN. THE RAINS COMES DOWN FROM THE SUNROOF SOMEHOW AND SETTLES IN THE UPPER INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM. IT IS ENOUGH WATER TO SOAK ANY PERSON(S) IN THE FRONT SEAT(S) OR COMPLETELY SOAK A SMALL TOWEL. *TR

Dec 27, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

A YEAR AGO, I BROUGHT MY 2011 JEEP PATRIOT TO A CAR WASH. THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED, HOWEVER WHILE GOING THROUGH THE CAR WASH, WATER STARTED POURING THROUGH THE SUNROOF AND THE LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTANTLY CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND DAMAGING THE ROOF LINER AND THE CAR STEREO. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL JEEP DEALERSHIP. THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR TWO DAYS AND CALLED ME TO EXPLAIN THAT "THE CAR HAD DRIED OUT SO YOU CAN COME PICK IT UP." I TOLD THEM THAT I WAS HESITANT TO PICK THE CAR UP BECAUSE THERE WOULD SURELY BE ADDITIONAL DAMAGE THAT WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED I PICKED UP MY CAR THE STEREO AND LIGHTS STILL DID NOT WORK. FRUSTRATED, I CALLED THE JEEP CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE. THE REPRESENTATIVE EXPLAINED TO ME THAT JEEPS WERE NOT MEANT TO BE TAKEN INTO CAR WASHES. I ASKED HER HOW JEEP CAN MANUFACTURE OFF-ROAD VEHICLES THAT CANNOT BE WASHED. SHE REPLIED THAT I COULD GET A BUCKET AND HAND WASH MY VEHICLE.I DECIDED TO TAKE MY CAR TO AN OUT-OF-STATE DEALERSHIP .THEY HAD IT FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND CALLED TO TELL ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AND I COULD PICK IT UP. ONCE AGAIN, I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND THE LIGHTS AND STEREO STILL DID NOT WORK. OUT OF FRUSTRATION, I GAVE UP ON THE ISSUE FOR AWHILE UNTIL I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND WATER STARTED POURING THROUGH THE SUNROOF AND FIXTURES ONCE AGAIN- DISTRACTING MY DRIVING BECAUSE WATER IS POURING EVERYWHERE. I PROMPTLY BROUGHT MY VEHICLE BACK IN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THEY CALLED AND TOLD ME THEY FOUND A PIECE OF PAINTER'S TAPE IN THE SUNROOF FROM SOME RECENT PAINTING TO MY CAR I HAD DONE. I APPROACHED THE PAINT SHOP WITH NO REPLY. TODAY, THE CAR STARTED LEAKING THROUGH THE SUNROOF AND FIXTURES CAUSING WATER TO STREAM DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD, LIMITING MY VISION WHILE DRIVING. MY CAR IS STILL NOT FIXED BECAUSE JEEP IS UNWILLING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 23, 2014

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

Aug 14, 2014

AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN USING THE AUTOMATION DRIVE TRANSMISSION AND THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR WHEN USING THE TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION OPTION. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR PRIOR TO THE ENGINE WARMING UP TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

Jul 07, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

DRIVER'S POWER DOOR LOCK STOPPED FUNCTIONING. IT IS SOLELY THE DRIVER'S DOOR. ALL OTHER POWER DOOR LOCKS FUNCTION APPROPRIATELY. THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHEN THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD SPEED IS REACHED. IT ALSO DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK/UNLOCK WITH A KEY FOB. POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE CREATED TO ENHANCE DRIVER SAFETY, SO THE FACT THAT THIS STOPPED FUNCTIONING ON A VEHICLE LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD IS PARTICULARLY CONCERNING. A SEARCH OF WEB SITES SUGGESTS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE JEEPS, BUT THE DEALER REPORTS NO RECALLS NOR SERVICE BULLETINS. *TR

May 07, 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING IN WAUSAU, MY JEEP STOPPED, I ACCELERATED-NOTHING. I HAD CARS BEHIND ME HONKING AND THE ONE DIRECTLY BEHIND ME WAS COMING UP FAST, I STEERED TO THE RIGHT AND MANAGED TO MAKE IT INTO A SNOWBANK. I TURNED MY CAR OFF, RESTARTED IT. SAT FOR ABOUT 10 MINS WITH HAZARDS ON AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE BACK HOME TO EAU CLAIRE. IN FEBRUARY I REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION. MY TRANSMISSION NEVER WENT OUT. MY VEHICLE WOULD JUST GET STUCK IN REVERSE, I'D HAVE TO PUT IN DRIVE, BACK TO REVERSE, THEN TO DRIVE AGAIN TO GO. IN ADDITION I HAD TWO MORE EPISODES, ONE WITH MY TWELVE YEAR OLD IN THE VEHICLE WITH ME WHERE IT JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING. SO I HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION IN. I HAVE ALSO FILED A SEPARATE COMPLAINT REGARDING TREAD WEAR ON NOW TIRES, BUT IT'S A FEW WEEKS LATER AND SOMETHING STILL ISN'T RIGHT. I'M NOT GETTING STUCK IN REVERSE ANYMORE, IT'S ONLY BEEN A MONTH, BUT I HAVEN'T HAD THE JEEP STOP, BUT IT FEEL LIKE THE (EXCUSE MY LACK OF MECHANICAL [XXX]) FUEL ISN'T GETTING TO WEAR IT NEEDS TO GO FAST ENOUGH BECAUSE SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T ACCELERATE (IT'S BEEN OVER 30 DEGREES ALL WEEK, IT'S NOT DUE TO NOT HAVING THE CAR WARM UP). THEN WHEN IT DOES CHOOSE TO ACCELERATE IT "JUMPS" TO IT. OVERALL IT'S JUST NOISY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 12, 2014

Crash: 1

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,TIRES,WHEELS

1 complaint

IN 2012 WE HAD A NAIL THROUGH THE TIRE OF THE 2011 JEEP PATRIOT THAT WE BOUGHT NEW. WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR TO TIRES PLUS TO HAVE THE TIRE REPLACED. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T LEGALLY REPLACE JUST ONE TIRE. THE TREAD WEAR WAS SO AWFUL; UNEVEN, DIFFERENT TREAD VARIANCES, THEY COULDN'T MATCH ONE USED TIRE. HOW WOULD THEY PICK WHAT TIRE TO MATCH IT UP TOO. WE ENDED UP WITH 4 NEW TIRES, WE WERE ALSO TOLD AT THE TIME THE UNEVEN TREAD WAS DOING DAMAGE TO SHOCKS AND STRUTS. A YEAR LATER WE TOOK IT IN FOR NEW BREAK PADS AND ROTATION, AGAIN, EVEN WITH THESE "NEW" TIRES WE WERE TOLD TREAD WAS SO UNEVEN, IT WOULD BE LOUD, BE CAREFUL, EXCRETA. I TOOK THE JEEP INTO A JEEP DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL 10/2013 "N01 RECALL" SINCE I HAD IN THERE I ALSO OPTED TO GET TRANSMISSION SERVICE/FILTER, THEY TOO TALKED TO ME ABOUT MY TIRE WEAR. 11/2013ISH MY HUSBAND, STATIONED IN HI PURCHASES A NEW JEEP AS WELL. NOW WE ARE STUCK WITH TWO OF THESE...2/2014 I FIND OUT THE VEHICLE HE PURCHASE (NOT HIS, BUT OTHERS WITH SAME YR/MAKE/MODEL ARE ALREADY BEING RECALLED. THEN MY TRANSMISSION GOES OUT! A JEEP, WE HAVE JUST OWNED, HIGHER MILES ALL FROM HWY 94 FROM MY HUSBAND COMPUTE WHEN HE LIVED IN WI TO FORTMCCOY...STRAIGHT SHOT...65MH THE WHOLE WAY. IN ADDITION THEY FIX SWAY BAR LINK, ARM CONTROL AND TELL ME NOISE THAT STILL EXISTS COULD BE WHEEL BEARING, MY ALIGNMENT WAS SO OFF, THEY KEPT IT AN EXTRA DAY. SO I'M 5K INTO MY VEHICLE I OWED 3 YEARS, THE WHEEL BEARING, ALIGNMENT, SWAY BAR, ARM CONTROL, SHOCKS, STRUTS ALL I BELIEVE TO WHATEVER (I WISH I NEW) WAS CAUSING THE UNEVEN TREAD WEAR. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG! TRANSMISSION DIFFERENT ISSUE...OR IS IT? I HAVE BEEN TOLD AS MENTIONED ABOVE THEY COULDN'T "LEGALLY" REPLACE JUST ONE TIRE...THEN HOW FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS CAN JEEP LEGALLY LET ME DRIVE MY 4 KIDS IN A VEHICLE THAT HAS OBVIOUS PROBLEMS. YES, I'VE CALLED DEALERSHIP, HOME OFFICE AND BBB. *TR

Mar 11, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON 12/03/13 I WAS AT AN INTERSECTIONS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AND TURN IN TO TRAFFIC ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, ALMOST GOT HIT. CAR CONTINUED TO HESITATE AS I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL DOWN. CAR SLOWLY ACCELERATED BUT WOULD NOT GO MORE THAN 40 MPHS. CAR CONTINUED TO PULL AND HESITATED AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET IT THE SHOP. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND ALMOST GET IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT ATTEMPTING TO TURN INTO TRAFFIC. *TR

Dec 05, 2013

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT EXACTLY WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,900.

Sep 27, 2013

STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE CAR STALLED. IT DECELERATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. A SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPENED A YEAR AGO WHEN I WAS TRAVELING AT 75 MPH ON A DIFFERENT HIGHWAY AND THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM THEN EITHER. *TR

Jul 03, 2013

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INJURED THEIR RIGHT KNEE IN THE CRASH. THE POLICE REPORTED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,333. *TR

Apr 04, 2013

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

AFTER HEARING A NOISE IN MY EXHAUST SYSTEM, I CHECKED UNDER THE CAR AND FOUND MY MUFFLER LOCKED UP ABOUT 2 TO 3 INCHES WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE POINTING DIRECTLY AT THE BACK OF MY PLASTIC BUMPER. MY BUMPER WAS DISTORTED AND MELTING. I CAUGHT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE A FIRE STARTED BUT AM CONFIDENT THIS WOULD HAVE IGNITED. I THEN REACHED UP AND PULLED WITH A LITTLE FORCE DOWN ON THE MUFFLER AND IT SNAPPED BACK INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE JUST THE DAMAGE TO THE MELTED BUMPER. I WENT TO A DEALERSHIP AND SHOWED THE SERVICE MANAGER THE PROBLEM. HE TOOK PICTURES AND CONTACTED CHRYSLER. AFTER WAITING ALMOST TWO WEEKS, THE SERVICE MANAGER CONTACTED ME AND TOLD ME CHRYSLER WOULD REPAIR MY BUMPER AS A COURTESY. I ASKED HIM IF THEY WERE GOING TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE MUFFLER/HANGER BUT THEY REFUSED. I AM NOW DOING WHAT I CAN TO INFORM PEOPLE OF THE PROBLEM AND TRYING TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. I ALSO FOUND A VIDEO AT OREGONLIVE.COM WHICH DETAILS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 28, 2013

Fire: 1

WHEELS

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR (TPS) FAILED. THE TPS WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY ADD AIR TO THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Aug 10, 2012

TIRES,WHEELS

1 complaint

RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE IN SHARP CURVE. VEHICLE STRUCK CONCRETE CULVERT WITH LEFT SIDE AND FLIPPED AT LEAST TWICE, LANDING RIGHT SIDE UP. *TT

Jun 22, 2012

Crash: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

1COMPLAINT NUMBER: 10412080INCIDENT DATE: JUNE 18, 2011DATE ADDED TO FILE: JULY 12, 2011 DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPLAINT: WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, MY INSTRUMENT PANEL LIT UP AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER. WHEN I LOOKED UP THE PANEL LIGHT MEANINGS IN THE MANUAL, I DETERMINED IT WAS SAFE TO ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE CAR. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER WAITING FOR A FEW MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ACKNOWLEDGED THE CAR PROBLEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. AT THE TIME, I HAD 7500 MILES ON MY CAR. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM THIS WEEK. MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND WOULD NOT RESTART. AGAIN, SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS ISSUE. 2COMPLAINT NUMBER: 10410937INCIDENT DATE: JULY 6, 2011DATE ADDED TO FILE: JULY 7, 2011 DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPLAINT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. AFTER COASTING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT AND IT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WERE APPROXIMATELY 3,500. DETAILS DISCUSS THIS CONSUMER COMPLAINT AT FORUM 3COMPLAINT NUMBER: 10410109INCIDENT DATE: JUNE 27, 2011DATE ADDED TO FILE: JUNE 30, 2011 DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPLAINT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137. HAVE YOU LOOKED INTO THIS? *TR

Jul 28, 2011

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEATS

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADREST IN THE REAR WAS BLOCKING HIS VIEW FROM THE REARVIEW MIRROR. IN ADDITION, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING AND HE COULD HEAR AIR WITHIN THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,057 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260.

Mar 14, 2011

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