2008 Jeep Patriot steering problems

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 55,000 miles · FL

Car stalls within the first minute or so of driving after filling gas tank to shutoff. When the engine dies, so does the power steering, creating a very dangerous situation. Happens consistently. Began several years ago but I lived with it by not filling tank to full. Now my son drives the car, and I am concerned that it may happen when he is driving and cause an accident. This is very dangerous. Many people have complained about it, and the federal safety agency must do something about it and hold chryslter/jeep responsible

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 160,570 miles · IN

After filling up my gas tank this morning, my car sputtered and stalled in the middle of an intersection immediately after I left gas station. I was yielding to turn left to enter the northbound lanes of I-69. I have had this issue for quite awhile now and my mechanic hasn't been able to find an issue since it only happens when I fill up the gas tank. I decided this morning to look for other jeep owners with the same problem and found a forum that dates back to over 3 years ago with people having the same problem. Apparently, their findings have LED to the gas tank needing to be replaced in part to a faulty part that sits on/in the gas tank. In the past, I've had to time traffic lights in order to make it through without stalling but obviously that didn't work today. Typically, this is only an issue when I'm driving at slower speeds or in stop/go traffic. Also, the steering wheel locks up and is very hard to turn to get out of the way of traffic. Often times, the jeep doesn't start right away. You have to rev the engine and then put in drive quickly and take off or it stalls again. In the forum, several people have tried to replace parts for quick fixes without any success. This should obviously be something the car makers should fix without passing the cost along to the owner.

Filed Jun 19, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 112,401 miles · PA

After filling up the gas tank the vehicle jerks wildly, several times the vehicle has shut off in the middle of the highway and almost caused a wreck, I am terrified I'll end up causing an accident or possibly killing someone. The issue my mechanic said is in the vapor/fuel separator valve that goes to the charcoal box.

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 125 miles · OH

Rear differential failed. The entire differential was replaced by jeep through unlimited powertrain warranty. Problem solved. -the frame and body begun to rust. The problem started to appear when the car was less than 5 years old. The problem was brought up to jeep. Jeep declined to fix or address the problem. -engine stalls every 11 seconds. Faulty code shows: p2107: throttle actuator control module processor. The throttle module was replaced twice. Problem persists. The engine completely shuts down while driving. Very unsafe due to loss of steering. Currently, the car is not drivable - problem not fixed. Request research help.

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Steering · 110,000 miles · ME

Front cross member rotted out and failed state inspection. This cross member is what rack and pinion and control arms bolt too.. Vehicle was stationary.

Filed Nov 10, 2015 · Body, Steering · 98,184 miles · PA

I bought a new 2008 jeep patriot, that I park in garage in winter in the evening when not driving, this past summer (2015), I took my jeep to get inspected and the mechanic at the garage said he can not pass it due to the rusted out sub frame that holds the steering, and front end parts; I called the jeep dealer and they said they have the $600.00 dollar part on hand, which means to me that this is a common part that is failing. Since it is a box frame piece it appears that either the part was not cleaned or plated on the inside correctly, since these parts are rusting out from the inside to outside, and by the time you see the rust it is to late and rusted though causing a danger in frame and steering all within just a few years ( 6). All together this was a $900.00 dollar job to fix.

Filed Oct 23, 2015 · Body, Steering · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the left. In addition, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 104,745 miles · HI

I have 3 parts problem of my car. 1.) my steering wheel are not in the perfect balance.normal steering wheel face 12 oclock but slightly turning to right about 12:30 or 1 oclock position,so when I run at slow speed about 5 MPH it turn right about 3 second and when you run it at high speed more worse. 2.) my 2 bearing part is worn out I guess,because I notice that I run at 55 or 60 MPH at freeway it make alot of noise like rumbling sound feels like falling apart. The effected part is on the passenger side on the right and the other one is on the back side on the left both of them need to replce soon as possible this request is urgent for my family saftey I have 1 years old daughter riding with me and my wife. 3.) my last compalint is my car brake this is scary I ever experience I cant really hardly discribe. Many of day I drove my car run at speed of 25 or 30 MPH and when I hit the bump and press the brakes the brake goes all the way its feel like shaking and the brakes barely touch the floor its happen many time so dangerious I check my brake dot oil it was good perfect level. And I also complaint my car body part the hood,the back fender right side and left rusty,dent & scratches hopefully I can get a help soon.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · MI

The subframe assembly on my 2008 jeep patriot has begun rusting out. The outer tie rod ends and lower ball joints are also worn. Similar issues have been addressed through a parts recall on the 2007 jeep patriot. This degradation of steering/suspension parts on a 2008 model warrant a recall similar to that of the 2007 model.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Steering · 65,000 miles · NC

The left tie rod is bad and has to be replaced.