2008 Jeep Patriot FWD steering problems

Filed Sep 17, 2018 · Steering · OH

Terrible crunchy sound. The jeep does not feel safe to drive. Loud crunch and cracking sounds when car is barely even moving and I try to turn either direction. A mechanic said the crossmember is rusted through. (he said the jeep needed to co to the junk yard)

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 157,000 miles · MI

Front end cross member completely rusted out and axle nuts and lug nuts frozen in place. M just total rust in front end resulting in frailer to be derivable. I was on the road and the front end wobbled and I had to have it towed home

Filed Jul 22, 2016 · Body, Steering · 105,000 miles · WI

On july 13, 2016, I took my jeep in to our local dealer for an oil change. When picking up my jeep, I was told by the service writer that they discovered the k frame (crossover in front of vehicle) was rusted through and would very soon need to be replaced. If it was not replaced, it would be a safety hazard! I am aware that chrysler extended the warranty on the 2007 jeep patriot to 10 years for this same exact problem. The 2007 and 2008 models use the same frame and design. They did not extend the coverage for the 2008 model. This is a defective design causing a significant safety risk. I have approximately 105,000 miles on my jeep.

Filed Jan 15, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 119,200 miles · CT

My jeep patriot cuts off and to this date, I haven't received an answer on the cause of this problem. I purchased a new alternator and a battery and that did not solve that issue. On november 29, 2013, I drove the car from stamford, ct to bridgeport, ct. I was driving at a speed of 50 MPH and all of a sudden, the car started making a noise as if something was clogged in the fuel system. The car would not drive over a speed over 15 MPH. The very next day, I had the car checked and there is a computer malfunction in the fuel injection system. He stated that only a jeep dealer would be able to assist me. The second incident happened on january 14, 2014 and the car did the same exact issue with the noise (clogged) and the car began to jerk. At the time, I was in new rochelle, ny and I drove straight to advance auto located on main street. The technician assisted me and hooked the car up to the scanner and it gave me a code of p2017. I purchased some fuel injection cleaner to see if that could help me out. I drove approximately 4-5 miles and the car died. I called my insurance company to see if I can get the car towed to stamford, ct. I was told by the technician and mechanic that jeep patriot have a recall on the fuel/propulsion system. I've also had suspension issues on several occasions. It began in july of 2013. The car has poor steering and I have to constantly get wheel alignments and change the front tires. I researched online and found that the jeep patriot have a ton of safety recalls on the 2008 model. I have a scheduled tow to have the car serviced at the jeep dealer. I would like the recall issue to be honored. I have never received notification on any recalls by the manufacture. This is a major concern for me and my family. I do want to incur any injuries or fatalities. I am paying a car note on this vehicle and I feel as I've been robbed!

Filed Oct 2, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 28,500 miles · OH

Passenger ball joint / lower control arm shot at 28,500. Jeep won't take care of the problem!

Filed Mar 27, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 46,000 miles · OH

I only have 46,000 miles on my 2008 jeep patriot and I already need both front lower ball joints replaced and the left and right tie rods. I have never done any type of off-roading in this vehicle, it's only been driven on the street. I'm am very unhappy with this, it's unacceptable to make something so cheap on a vehicle!

Filed Nov 15, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 93,500 miles · OH

At 62k miles I had to replace my driver side lower control arm assembly costing me $300 and no help from chrysler or my dealership. Now at 93k miles and a year and half later, I need both lower control arms replaced. The estimate for them both replaced is $715. That's over $1000 for something that chrysler knows about and does nothing to assist their customers. I purchased this car brand new, even ordered from the factory, using the discount my company has with them, we get the preferred price being a supplier for their bearings and this is the quality I get? Why even put the best bearings in the world on the jeep if you use garbage to support the wheel?

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 61,000 miles · NC

Severe steering wheel vibration at elevated speed. Front ball joints shot and cannot be serviced due to design. Replaced front left and front right lower control arms, plus 2 tires with only 11k miles. Problem appears to be sudden/rapid deterioration and catastrophic failure since all 4 tires were replaced at 50k miles with zero evidence of abnormal wear and no steering issues. Vehicle has not been wrecked or driven off-road. Numerous jeep forums and blogs with complaints about the 2008 jeep patriot front suspension. Local jeep dealer service manager claimed never seen this issue before or replaced any lower control arms on this year, make and model. Had work done at independent garage since dealer service manager was apparently not telling the truth or withholding facts.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 32,952 miles · IL

I purchased a used jeep patriot with 32,952 miles on it. Previous owner had been told to replace front lower ball joints. I was told the front wheels could fall off at any time. Dealership replaced them for me along with rotors. Original tires had to be replaced because of defective ball joints, but the new ones are already showing wear.the dealer & 2 other shops said with such low mileage it should not have this problem. After ball joints/rotors were replaced the problem was worse. Not only was a ball joint still bad but I was told that both control arms are bad and need replaced. Now, after being replaced once (now just over 33,400 miles on the jeep) I am told it is not safe to drive over about 40mph because still a wheel could fall off.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 54,000 miles · OH

Lower control arms and outer tie rods wore out 54,000 miles. Seems kind of low mileage for them to wear out under normal driving conditions. Replaced 2/7/12 for $690.15.