2008 Jeep Patriot body complaints

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Body, Visibility · NC

10/16/2008 - purchased new 2008 jeep patriot 04/01/2009 - dome leak reported to dealership - no findings 11/03/2009 - dome leak reported to dealership - seal on sunroof glass was replaced and drains were unclogged 03/14/2009 - dome leak reported to dealership - drains were unclogged 11/18/2009 - dome leak reported to dealership - drains were unclogged 07/23/2014 - dome leak reported to dealership - out of warranty - referred to chrysler - referred back to dealership. Evaluation and cost to repair this on going issue is on the customer. There are numerous reports via the internet and a law suit against chrysler (findings unknown) for not notifying customers of the issue. As a consumer and owner, chrysler, dealerships and the service departments have knowledge of the issue and have not found a permanent solution and I was told on 7/24/2014, by the service staff at the dealership not to purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. Chrysler should find a permanent solution and the cost should not be placed on the consumer for the repair and "maintenance" of a known design problem with a water leakage in the dome light, to the electrical parts of the vehicle.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Body, Lights · 20,000 miles · MI

After snow melts or heavy rain the rear dome light fills with water & leaks on to floor.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Body, Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

I took the jeep in for a oil change. While it was up in the air the mechanic was able to show me that the engine cradle was badly rusted and needs to be replaced.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 80,000 miles · OH · crash

I parked my manual transmission in the bank flat parking lot. I put it in n' and pulled the e brake and placed my keys in the cup holder of the jeep. I walked inside and waited in line until someone told me a red jeep was going backwards down the main road. I ran out of the bank, down the road to find my jeep stopped by a brick wall with the brake still pulled. Not only did it drive backwards on a very busy road it made a left hand turn out of the parking lot and then again at the light where it ran into the wall. Lucky for everyone it was a good driver and did not hit anyone or any car. Two men who recovered the jeep where shocked to find no one in it.