2009 Jeep Patriot: ball joint or control arm failure

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 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 Jul 20, 2020 · Suspension · 82,156 miles · MI

Loud clunking noise from left front wheel area while driving and making turns.. Visual inspection revealed crossmember seriously rusted and corroded at upper control arm area. Several major cracks in subframe due to rust through compromising vehicle stability. Complaints made to chrysler and the dealership with no resolution. Chrysler was well aware of the issue and put out a service bulletin pertaining to the problem.service bulletin 23-007-17 rev b. Extending warranty coverage for only 10 years. I believe chrysler deliberately put a 10 year cap on these parts to limit their responsibility because they were well aware of the severe rusting issue and knew other vehicles would soon be effected. I 'am now facing a repair bill of over $1000.00 and that does not include anything else that needs to be replaced because of this parts failure.

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.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Suspension · 47,000 miles · VT

Tire dealer indicates that front lower control arms need replacing due to worn ball joints. The vehicle has approximately 47000 miles and is driven for family pleasure only. This is premature wear. All four tires wore prematurely. (in fact, the ball joint issue was discovered when the vehicle was in for tire replacement.) if the ball joints separate, control of the vehicle would likely be lost. The tire dealer recommended immediate replacement of the defective ball joints and to avoid driving the vehicle until repairs are made. There are many complaints on the internet about this (2007-2017) compass and patriot models. This is a safety issue! Chrysler has issued a recall for defective lower ball joints on the 2004 jeep liberty. The same should be done here before a fatality occurs.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Suspension · 79,320 miles · MI

The engine cradle rusted to the point that the front sway bar broke off and the control arm was about to on 1-28-2017. It was at dick scott dealership of plymouth mi. For a timing chain cover gasket repair on 10-6-2016. When I called the dealership to ask why I was not notified of the safety issue at that time. Butch said we do not inform customers of rust issues. I was refused any assistance with this matter from fca and informed this would be an out of pocket expense. It is unconscionable that a certified mechanic would not deem this vehicle unsafe to drive about 100 days earlier. You will see from the attached photos.

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Suspension · NY

Front subframe is cracked and completely rusted out. This leading to movement in the lower control arms while stealing and breaking. The rust is really bad for a 2009 car and could lead to a failure while driving.

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Suspension · 20,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to have the tires replaced when the mechanic discovered that both the front lower ball joints failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic informed the contact that the ball joints caused the tires to become damaged and worn. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · 86,000 miles · MO

When driving my 2009 jeep patriot at approx. 25 MPH, I heard a 'pop' sound from near the front driver side wheel. I visually inspected and it appeared part of my frame had cracked. I took it to a shop, and they told me that the entire subframe/crossmember/kframe had rusted through, entirely, as well as the control arms. I took it to a jeep dealer, and they confirmed. After contacting chyrsler and submitting a case, the dealer send digital images of the affected parts to chrysler. Chrysler said there was nothing they could do since it was more likely than not corrosion from road salt. Both the mechanic and the dealer told me the jeep was unsafe to drive. There was a recall of more than 130,000 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty's for this same issue (undercarriage corrosion due to salt). How can a company reasonably think it is acceptable for a 6 year old vehicle with approximately 85,000 miles to rust through an integral part of the body/structure? I have a family, and had this piece snapped while on the highway at a high rate of speed, I could have killed them and others. I had the vehicle fixed, but will be pursuing further action.

Filed Sep 4, 2015 · Suspension · 88,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. While driving 40 MPH, the front driver side lower control arm fractured. The contact stated that there was excessive corrosion to the k-frame cross member to which the control arm was bolted. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Suspension, Wheels · 39,038 miles · MI

Took vehicle in to tire shop to replace tires. During inspection, it was noted that the lower right control arm was broken. While that may be common for a 5 year old vehicle, that should not be common for a 39k mi vehicle that has spent the majority of its life sitting in a driveway or garage. Mechanics at shop stated that if it was not replaced, vehicle should not be driven over 40 MPH due to an increased likelihood of wheel separation and damage to vehicle/persons in vehicle. Replaced right lower control arm and all four tires, as well as right ball joint where control arm connects as recommended by shop. Same issues are recurring again 13k miles later. Issues include: loose steering, poor steering control over 55 MPH, additional wear on front tires and brakes.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 40,000 miles · MD

Jeep dealer indicates that control arms need replacing due to worn ball joints. The vehicle has approximately 40000 miles. This is premature wear. All four tires, perhaps relatedly, also wore prematurely. (in fact, the ball joint issue was discovered when the vehicle was in for tire replacement.) if the ball joints separate, control of the vehicle would likely be lost.