2007 Jeep Patriot 4x4 suspension problems

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep patriot 4x4. While a technician was replacing the control arms and leaf springs on the vehicle, it was discovered that the k-frame split and needed to be replaced before the vehicle could pass inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 8/10/15*cn updated 10/17/2017

Filed Jun 20, 2013 · Suspension, Wheels · 48,000 miles · KS

Purchased this vehicle in may of 2012. Vehicle makes large rattling racket when going over any type of dirt road/brick road and a clunk when going over large bumps (speed bumps). Have taken to mechanic several times - turns out the large clunk was the ball joints...they were completely worn at 48000 miles which in turn changed the alignment of my wheels - as well as after driving it a mere 10000 miles made both front tires completely bald.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Suspension · 77,000 miles · CA

After having a shop aligned my vehicle twice due to uneven tire wear. I took it in to the mechanic and asked them to check the front suspension. Mechanic was amazed at the poor condition of the front suspension due to the low mileage of the vehicle and the fact that it has never being off road and only driving on highway. He said in 25 years he had never seeing a front suspension so loose and requiring full replacement of lower control arms, ball joins, tie rod ends. While doing a tire rotation they also noticed excessive rust on hub and axle nut. Explained this could be a fatal safety issue and my wheels could fall off. Chrysler knows there is an issue and even issue tsb to torque lower control arms to try to band aid the problem. Mechanic stated that the quality of these front suspension parts it's inadequate for this vehicle. Chrysler has recalled the same problem on other similar models but even with 100's of reports online and over 50 reports on this site they refused to admit that front suspension components are failing a very low mileage. What's it going to take for tires to start flying off and people to due to the poor quality of these problems. After the warranty is over chrysler wont do anything about it and they should at least meet the owners half way, rectify the dismal quality of the parts and pay for the parts while customer pays for labor. This is dangerous and will cause fatal accidents. How can a vehicle that was designed for "trail rated" off road used by rusting apart and having these major suspension issues under non off road use.

Filed Jul 27, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 42,534 miles · NY

I was driving my car and the front end started to shake all over the road. I took it to my repair shop where they informed me that my lower ball joints need to be replaced immediately due to being excessively worn out and in a dangers condition.

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 34,516 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep patriot 4x4. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance and the dealer stated that both front lower control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred approximately 30,000 miles later. The vehicle was again repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that someone would be working on the case. The approximate failure mileage was 34,516. Updated 02/09/12*lj the consumer stated the tie rods, transmission and the left and right lower control arms were replaced. Updated 02/27/12

Filed Dec 8, 2011 · Suspension · CT

Bought my 2007 jeep patriot in august of '11. Took the vehicle to a mechanic on december 6th for routine oil change. He informed me that the ball joints and control arms would need replacing immediately to ensure the safety of my vehicle. We bought the vehicle with 29,000 miles on it, it is now at 34,000 and two months after the limited warranty has expired.

Filed Nov 2, 2011 · Driver assistance, Steering · 45,064 miles · NY

July 2011: submitted my vehicle to my local mechanic for a scheduled oil change and was advised that the ball bearing assembly was so structurally inept that the front wheels could be detached from the vehicle. Repairs were made as was a major safety issue. Nov 2011: about 4,000 miles later our jeep was scheduled another oil change, and the same mechanic noticed that since our last service the tie rods were in need of replacement. My mechanic advised that this is not typical of a vehicle that has total 49,000 miles and could not have predicted such issues between routine service appointments.

Filed Oct 20, 2011 · Suspension · 39,857 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep patriot. The contact stated that the front lower ball joints failed. The dealer inspected the ball joints and found that they were abnormally loose. The dealer then informed the contact that the failure was common for his make and model. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 40,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 11/29/11 *cn updated 12/11/11

Filed Oct 10, 2011 · Suspension · MO

Ball joints needed replacement at 70,000 miles.

Filed Oct 3, 2011 · Suspension · 59,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep patriot 4x4. The vehicle was with the dealer for routine maintenance when the technician advised that contact that the lower control arm ball joints were loose on both the front driver and passenger sides. The technician stated that the lower control arm would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.