2009 Jeep Patriot body problems

Filed Jun 13, 2023 · Body · MI

Subframe front and rear are completely rusted out and unsafe to drive

Filed Sep 11, 2022 · Body · MO

Vehicle started making a metal rub noise. Took to mechanic. K frame front drivers side is completely broken in two. Engine could have broken thru and caused a crash. No warning lights

Filed Aug 8, 2022 · Body · 141,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the vehicle front subframe was corroded. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the front subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that in July 2022, the vehicle was taken to a tire shop and the contact was informed that the rear subframe was corroded. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2022 · Body · IL

My rear subframe is completely rusted through. It is available for inspection. It has been confirmed by an independent service center. Warranties were issued to 2007 owners or 10 years old. 3 years ago I noticed a squeek in the trunk. Was told it was struts so I had them replaced. Now the vehicle knocks and squeaks so bad it has to sit until I can afford to replace subframe.

Filed Mar 10, 2022 · Body, Suspension · TN

Air conditioner drain drips directly on subframe cross brace for front cradle, erosion and road grim along with neverending dripping water even from using defrost leads to rust and cross brace breaking into and well you can use your imagination for what happens next. Drain needs extended and re routed because I know I can't be the only one with this problem.

Filed Sep 2, 2021 · Body, Suspension · 120,000 miles · WI

The contact's daughter-in-law owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while he was replacing the brakes and control arms on the vehicle, he noticed that both the front and rear sub frame of the vehicle were severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear and front subframe of the vehicle was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Body · 112,843 miles · DE

Left side of front frame has large rust hole and is badly rusted. Right side is badly rusted but no hole.

Filed Feb 4, 2021 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact saw that a piece of the engine cradle was missing due to corrosion on the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the corrosion had spread to the driver's side control arm. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was undriveable and remained unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Body · 169,000 miles · MI · crash

The rear suspension crosmember corroded and snapped in half. There was a 10year extended warranty that I apparently missed by a few months. This is super dangerous. It caused the tire to pop when I was driving home from it rubbing and then I veered off the road. The front crossmember is also in similar condition. There needs to be a recall asap. It is now stationary and immobile because of the situation. It was in motion when the accident happened on a city street. It caused me to need a tow.

Filed May 12, 2020 · Body, Steering · 75,000 miles · WI

It has been making a cracking/clunking noise there for years. My wife complained of it sounding louder than normal, so I looked at it closer and noticed the crossmember was broken. I've been having issues with that side for several years and have replaced broken ball joints and control arms. I found out last night that this would've been a warranty item had I brought my vehicle in 6 months ago, but am being told that I brought it in too late. My reply was I didn't know that this was an issue and wasn't notified that there was an extended warranty placed on that part.