2010 Jeep Patriot: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 29, 2020 · Suspension · 93,500 miles · MI

Front crossmember is completely rotted out. Chrysler extended the warranty for this to 10 years to include inspections rather than recall to correct this problem. Since I bought this jeep used I was not informed this could be a problem or that I was entitled to inspections to look for this problem. I originally thought this was a control arm issue but when the vehicle was put on the hoist, looking at it from below, the front crossmember has nearly completely rusted out. No other parts of the underside of the vehicle have experienced this extent corrosion damage. This is clearly a defect in materials of construction or choice of surface coating for this part. This is an extremely dangerous condition which consumers may be completely unaware of, unless they were the original purchaser. Dealership service department said they had a customer make it to the dealership for the same problem just to have the crossmember give way, dropping the the engine onto the ground in the parking lot. Unbelievable! I wish I had photos from when I originally had it on the hoist, but I didn't get them. It is at the dealership now. Chrysler initially said they would try to offer some "good will" but have since rejected this due to the $2350.00 estimate for repair. No wonder they weren't recalled. Shame on you chrysler!

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 147,000 miles · OK

Mechanic inspected as part of potentially buying the vehicle. I had expressed concern over how it was driving. Ball joint is bad. I researched online and saw a lot of issues with this and was hoping that a safety recall was in place for it! (I did find a warranty extension for the subframe, and it is still good -- so it might be worth buying if safety issues are fixed.)

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Suspension · PA

We had the front controls arms and rear toe links replaced in november 2018. Upon going to purchase new tires, the lf lower control arm w/ball joint were found to be defective and unsafe...we had them replaced immediately for safety reasons as the car is driven hundreds of miles a week and used 6 days a week and couldn't wait until an appointment could be made at the same dealership that replaced it originally. We were told if the dealership had done the repairs/replacement there would have been no charge because it was still under warrenty....we are seeking a refund for the parts under the warrenty only...not the entire bill which included the cost of 2 new tires that were a routine purchase....the invoice is attached with the current work, the original warrenty work and the amount of $316.93 is what we're seeking to be reimbursed for., not the total of $811.34---the invoice is broken out for your review.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Steering · 34,000 miles · NY

Ball joints fail prematurely only 34000 miles on vehicle

Filed May 1, 2014 · Suspension, Tires · WI

2010 jeep patriot. Consumer writes in regards to front tires control arm failure. *smd the consumer stated during a routine maintenance, he was informed the tires were severly worn and the control arms were catastrophically failing. The tires were replaced, due to the failure of the control arms.

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 36,000 miles · VA

My daughter called and said all of her lights were out both inside and outside jeep. Windshield wipers did not work. Basically everything stopped working. She was able to start it and I told her to take it to the jeep dealer in christianburg va. They checked it out and told her the control arm for the signals lights was broken but could not get a new one until monday, this was friday night. I told her to come home very slowly because it was raining. She made it home safely, I checked several jeep forums and found out if you disconnect the battery and let the computer reboot it would fix the problem. Sure enough it did and saved me hundreds of dollars.everyone should know this to keep from getting into trouble on the hwy. I have questioned the dealer in richmond about but they say they have never heard anything about it. The problem is there and some people know because they told me how to solve the issue. Please let everyone know about this issue both for safety and wasted money at a dealer.