Jeep Patriot harsh shifting problems

Filed Oct 24, 2022 · Body, Suspension · PA

Jeep Patriot 2011 Latitude with severe corrosion to front and rear subframe assemblies. Noted for recent emergence of clunking sound on front end when passing over dips and bumps. Made arrangement for towing of vehicle to personal mechanic to check out and also make state inspection. Noted to have severe fracture of front subframe then resting on axle and wheel assemblage parts. Rear subframe member in same condition with ability to poke holes through structural member. Conditiion resulted in failure to pass inspection. Vehicle deemed unsafe to drive. Further deterioration expected with potential for loss of steering or wheel falling off. Liability for accident or bodily harm in potential failure noted. Vehicle later towed to another mechanic with same determination. Vehicle towed to local body shop where Insurance agent denied accountability for collision or comprehensive coverage. Damage initially assessed at about $900 per part with accessory components to be added at discovery. Issue is well known to manufacturer via many complaint website postings I have since learned. Vehicle towed to another body shop which will assess and complete repair if practical. Second shop said they had repaired similar vehicle for same problem recently. Noted that subframes were manufactured in Mexico. This is inappropriate for regional application in Pennsylvania noted for harsh climate and road treatment. That vehicle was restored with Canada manufactured part of heavier gauge and quality. My vehicle is low mileage at 79000 miles, garage kept, driven locally only;engine fine. I have 2008 Town and Country Chryler and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica with NO OBVIOUS signs of such wear. The corrosive factor accelerated since last inspection in Dec 2021. There were NO WARNING lights or signs upon emergence of the problem. This is serious safety issue where unexpectedly steering loss or wheel displacement could result in accident to self or others or crash.

Filed Jun 17, 2021 · Driver assistance, Steering · CA

I purchased my 2011 Jeep Patriot from a car dealership in October of 2020. After a week of having the vehicle, I noticed a loud clunking sound coming from underneath. I took it back to the dealer and was told it was nothing. After taking it to my mechanic, he found major rust and corrosion on the front and rear subframe and crossmembers. I paid $2200 in repairs on the car, only to find out the he only did the front end of the car. The back end is just as bad and the car is unsafe for me to drive. When he did the front end of the car, the pieces fell apart as he began taking it apart. This car was a ticking time bomb. It’s now June of 2021 and I don’t know what to do

Filed Jun 3, 2021 · Body · PA

Bought vehicle from Ray Price dealer 2 years ago with 81k miles Vehicle passed inspection with them(was already inspected upon purchase) was clearly told by salesman that vehicle didn't need to have warranty. Should raised a red flag being I purchase it cash for 10k. Began to notice a clunk sound..took it to my mechanic figuring it was just brakes and or rotors. He called me immediately and said the entire frame was rusted out. And good thing I made it to him and further driving I would have been in a severe accident. He told me to take it to the autobody shop. Upon inspection they found the entire subframe completely corroded. $2000 in repairs( not covered under any warranty) 3 weeks without car. Subframe and control arms had to be replaced

Filed May 15, 2021 · Suspension · 124,000 miles · WV

Rusted sub-frame in the rear of the vehicle that is completely broken. A google search shows this to be a major problem for jeep which makes the vehicle dangerous to drive and should be recalled. The rear started making pound clunking sounds. If it get worse the rear wheel could fall off the vehicle.

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 Jun 11, 2020 · Engine, Suspension · 111,734 miles · MI

Loud clunk noise when driving, noticed the sub frame that's the control arms are connected to and the engine and power train are supposed by is rusted and rooted so much I can push my finger through it.

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 Jul 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · MA

I bought my used jeep patriot a year and a half ago. In the beginning it would jerk on acceleration. Now is accelerates on its own. Big clunking noise shortly after starting to drive. Looses power at times. Abs, traction control, brake, 4x4 lights all are on. Tailgate stopped opening and now the body creaks a lot

Filed May 1, 2019 · Body · 81,395 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep patriot. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a clunking sound was heard under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the subframe on the driver's side was severely rusted. The vehicle was not safe to be driven. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure . The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,395.