2014 Jeep Patriot body problems

Filed May 3, 2023 · Body · 80,000 miles · AZ · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's headrest exploded. The passenger sustained injuries to her neck but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the headrest needed to be replaced. Additionally, while the contact was attempting to fill the fuel tank, the fuel hose snapped out of the fuel tank. The failure was intermittent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled an abnormal odor. The contact also stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle needed a new fuel system. The vehicle was taken to a second mechanic, who informed the contact that no failure had been found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2022 · Body, Suspension · 63,045 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, he was informed that the subframe was rusted. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 63,045.

Filed Apr 14, 2022 · Body, Electrical · TX

The Electronic Throttle Body has failed 3 times in 3 years. Each time it caused issued with the traction control, stability control, and precrash systems and others that require torque management, causing us to pull and making it unsafe to drive. . 2014 Jeep Patriot bought: 1/10/2015 | Electronic Throttle Body Assembly (Chrysler) first replaced/purchased: $385 1/19/2021 | Warranty replacement: August 2021 | purchased replacement (Techsmart/Standard Motor Products): $494.88 4/14/2022

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Body · 176,000 miles · NM

The muffler melted the body of the vehicle. It almost caught fire after 2 hours on the road with no indication. We managed to push muffler down and it stopped melting the plastic. We stopped for gas and saw the damage. I did not notice the muffler was stuck in the upward position before the trip so it was not a concern until we stopped. We were on interstate 25 southbound right out of albuquerque, nm.

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Body · 43,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep patriot. The contact stated that the hatch failed to open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the actuator failed and there was no bypass key system. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed May 15, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 60,000 miles · NC

Takata recall I took my 2014 jeep patriot into my local jeep dealer for repair of the s61 takata airbag recall. While the vehicle was in the shop being repaired, the service manager informed me the newly installed part malfunctioned and thought the car had rolled over, and deployed all airbags in the car. This destroyed the interior of the car, including the roof, seats, front console, steering wheel, and seat belts. The manager mentioned they would fix the damage. However, the car was submitted for the repair on april 12, 2018, and as of may 14, 2018 they have not removed the old airbags, or installed any new airbags. This is a serious safety concern. If the newly installed part used to fix the recall had malfunctioned while the vehicle was in use, it could have been a fatal accident. There is no way to tell if and when the part was going to malfunction. I now have my concerns regarding the safety of this vehicle, the reliability of the recalled part, and the safety of any newly installed takata airbags. There is professional negligence on the part of the jeep service center for not repairing their error for greater than 5 weeks after the damaged occurred, for reducing the value of my car, and for using faulty equipment in their repair. There is also professional negligence on the part of the takata airbag company for providing a faulty airbag and faulty repair part for the s61 recall. This negligence could have been fatal.

Filed Jul 19, 2017 · Body, Seats · 38,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep patriot. While the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the driver side door and noticed that the rubber weatherstripping was loose. Upon further inspection of the interior of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front passenger and driver side carpet was damp and mold was on the front driver and passenger seats as well as the rear seats and floorboards. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired approximately eleven months ago for the weatherstripping at columbia chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (106 s james campbell blvd, columbia, tn 38401 (931) 548-0109) under warranty. The dealer informed the contact that they could not repair the vehicle again. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the weatherstripping would not be covered under warranty again because it was a maintenance failure. The contact also inquired about part availability for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags) as he previously filed a complaint and was still waiting for parts. The contact was informed that owners would receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in august of 2017. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 50,000 miles · OH · crash · 3 injuries

Airbags failed to deploy in a 35 MPH front end crash with another vehicle that made a left hand turn in front of my jeep patriot.

Filed Nov 17, 2016 · Airbags, Body · CA · crash · 1 injury

"air bag recall" was in an accident in my jeep patriot and had the car totaled out. The side and front airbags never deployed when I was hit.

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Body · 100 miles · PA

On november 1, 2014 I purchased a new jeep patriot from a chrysler/jeep dealership. Shortly after that I noticed that the owner's information (a dvd of the owner's manual and u.s. Warranty) and the user guide (an abridged version of the owner's manual) did not match my vehicle in many ways. Also at that time I noticed that my 2014 jeep patriot did look exactly like the 2015 patriots being sold, and matched the 2015 patriot owner's information. Apparently chrysler/jeep started manufacturing 2015 patriots, but titling them and selling them as 2014 patriots, long before the published model year changeover date of the first week of auguat, 2014. However the owner's manual, user guide and warranty information were not revised, even down to the older patriot model cover page pictures! When I contacted the dealership and chrysler/jeep about the issues they said that they deemed the vehicle to be a 2014 because it was manufactured before august and that the differences in the owner's manual and user guide were not significant. I went through the 2014 and 2015 owner's manuals, comparing them page-by-page and compiled three pages of omissions and inaccuracies, some safety related, in the unrevised 2014 owner's manual and user guide. Those differences included 12 missing warning! Blocks and six missing caution! Blocks in the unrevised 2014 owner's manual and user guide. Warnings! Are "against procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury". Cautions! Are "against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle...observe all warnings and cautions." the 2014 jeep warranty information booklet does not contain the notice that california emission standards now apply in 11 other states in addition to california. The 2015 warranty information booklet does contain that notice as a supplement. Revisions, supplements, or retitling are needed.