2008 Jeep Patriot: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · MA

Never received extended warranty information on front and rear crossmember corrosion (x69 warranty extension). Have all required maintenance at dealer. They never mentioned the extended coverage nor did they tell me after any of the service there was a rust issue. Now they refuse to cover this repair. I also have the lifetime mopar maximum care. They also won't cover because they say the part failure is due to rust. Tge parts requiring replacement should all be covered. They are:rear crossmember - rear upper and lower control arms - both rear calipers

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Suspension · NY

2008 jeep patriot. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs. *ld the consumer stated the control arm needed to be replaced a total of 3 times.

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Suspension · 47,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot. While driving various speeds, the upper rear control arm on the passenger side failed, which caused the vehicle to make a loud rattling noise. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 01/27/17

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 36,192 miles · PA

Driving back from visiting my brother in pittsburgh on mon. 10-10-2016 on the pa turnpike I heard a weird noise underneath my jeep up front sound like a light squeaking noise but couldn't figure out what it was I was debating on dropping my jeep off at my mechanic to check it out but we got home too late drove jeep to dr appt that week on a wednesday for test results driving on smooth roads only heard the squeaking noise until I hit a little pot hole on my driver's side on the back roads going about 25 MPH & heard a clunking noise and no matter when I hit a little bump with the right front tire area I heard a loud clunking noise like a ball joint or shock I called my mechanic to tell him I was dropping off the jeep and told him the noise it was making. After I dropped it off I was informed by my mechanic the next day that my front sub frame on the drivers side the bolt hole was rusted from the inside of the frame and broke breaking my connection to my right control arm and recommended me to replace the sub frame and both control arms on both sides due to the rust on the left side also before that too broke off. It could have been a very different scenario if this would of happen on the pa turnpike heading home to coopersburg, pa over 200 miles one way the man above watched over us that day the jeep only has 36,192 miles on it the pictures below bad--driver's side front of sub frame totally inside rusted area-major problem / good is passenger side as you can see the hole and the insert inside is not aligned properly. I would think it was a defective part which is not on the recall list. My 1st jeep purchase because of it supposedly ruggedness in all weather and good safety rating guess I was wrong I am 80 yrs young & I definitely don't dry off road I bought it new in 2008 safety rating& rugged thank you for your time thank god it didn't happen on the interstate-[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 Jan 6, 2016 · Suspension · 29,000 miles · IN

I own a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. The driver side lower control arm failed at 29,000 miles costing over $800 to fix and not covered by warranty. I started doing research online in jeep forums and blogs and found this is a common problem on these vehicles. Dealer told me if I haven't happened to bring it in for an oil change and tire rotation, my left front wheel would have fallen off. I don't drive this off-road, just back and forth in city driving to work and for errands and one 1400 mile trip every 2-3 years via interstate. Found they had a recall for this same issue in earlier versions of jeeps, but not on 2007 or 2008 patriots. My research found this is a poor design and will keep happening over and over again once it starts. This is dangerous and could get someone killed and chrysler/fiat should stand up to the plate and do a recall on this vehicle. Will never buy another vehicle from them ever, period.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · 78,000 miles · ME

I was driving along about 45 when my tie rod went. Barely escaped crashing my car. Front tire turned side ways, leaving my car squalling uncontrollable down hill. Thank god there wasn't other vehicles around me, or driving any faster than I was! Neighbor came rushing out hearing the squealing from my tires, thinking there had been accident! So so scary. It could have killed me! Tie rod were replaced just over a year ago, and again they are failing. I'm scared to drive it!! I've replace the tires three times in three years! Rotors, break pads, ball joints. It's a money pit! Se problems keep repeating. Something needs to be done! Before someone dies!!

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 Dec 23, 2014 · Body · KY

I purchased the vehicle from jeff schmitt auto group in beavercreek, ohio in march 2014. I took it in for it's regularly scheduled oil change on december 22, 2014. The mechanic noticed a gaping, rusted hole in the subframe and was very concerned for my safety in driving the vehicle any further. He indicated that this amount of deterioration and rust would take well over a year to occur. I've only owned the vehicle for 9 months and my limited warranty was only good for 6 months. It was also noted that the control arms were brand new as they still had the tags attached. These were installed prior to my purchase of the vehicle. I contacted the dealership and they were very unwilling to help. I've filed a complaint with the better business bureau as well as contacted an attorney to assist me in having the dealership repair my vehicle as it was sold in an unsafe condition and not for its intended purpose.

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

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