2009 Jeep Patriot FWD problems

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Engine · 102,488 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot fwd. While attempting to start the engine, the vehicle would not start. The failure occurred approximately six times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but they could not determine why the vehicle took so long to start. The vehicle also stalled while being driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,488. *bf

Filed Apr 20, 2019 · Wheels · 190,000 miles · RI

Tire sensor light went on. Pulled over to air station. Stopped car. Removed tire stem cover to put air in tire. Stem broke and tire deflated. This happened 3 separate occasions to 3 separate tires. My mechanic said the tire stems are faulty. They cost $180 each to replace and break off months after purchase

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · 130,000 miles · NY

The k frame (front cross member) rusted and failed resulting in both a frames and ball joints to also fail. The rack and pinion sterring controls are shifting on the k frame as well. Jeep offers no recalls or extended warranty for this common problem. Loss of steering control presents a hazzard due to substandard metal premature failure. First note of failure was while the vehicle was in motion at about 30 MPH while turning right.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · SC

The car will not turn off and sunroof leak

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 3 miles · IN

The engine losses power feels like its gonna break down went thru 2 alternators and 3 battery's it feels like something is drawling the electrical power away when accelerating or using headlights or turn signals

Filed Feb 11, 2017 · Suspension · 199,125 miles · MI

Entire front subframe is rusted out causing the rack and pinion to be damaged. Auto shop said he would not dare hit a pot hole with this since the transmission and engine could fall out. Very dangerous situation. There are hundreds of complaints about this issue on the jeep forums.

Filed Dec 29, 2016 · Engine, Suspension · 64,000 miles · OH

Check engine light on indicating intake runner valve stuck open, replaced all parts checked butterfly's all ok. Also x frame under engine rusted out. No accident yet.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · NJ

Vehicle ABS light appears from time to time ,ABS stops to work and also cruise control stops to work at the same time ,lately more often - sometimes if driving for longer period of time it will resume functionality then comes back again.

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Electrical · CA

Whenever it trains my car leaks either from the top of the windshield on through the map light it is very bad I normally keep towels in the car to catch the water because it has short-circuited my console it takes time for my console to work it goes in and out or sometimes it takes about a week to work again and I don't like driving at that point because nothing comes on it has caused water stains on the roof inside the car and there is a mildew smell I have heard other owners complain about the same thing I will most likely have to replace my whole console I think this problem is very dangerous please fix it. It even leaks when I go through a carwash

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 46,141 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot fwd. While placing fuel into the vehicle, fuel spewed out. It was diagnosed that the filler neck valve was open and allowed fuel to splash back. Due to the failure, it took approximately twenty minutes to fuel the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,141.