Jeep Patriot tire blowout problems

Filed Jul 29, 2022 · Body · NY

My subframe cracked in half which caused my tire to blow out on the highway. It almost caused me to crash into the gardrail and potentially other cars. My jeep has 110k miles on it and now it’s not safe to drive.

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Suspension · 135,570 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 jeep patriot. The contact stated that soon after exiting his driveway, the driver's side rear tire experienced a blowout. The contact drove the vehicle back to the driveway to inspect the vehicle. Upon inspection, he became aware that the rear crossmember was rusted and was detaching from the vehicle. The contact called executive jeep (900 universal dr n, north haven, ct 06473) and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was also informed that the manufacturer had extended the warranty on the vehicle for the failure however, the warranty had already expired. The failure mileage was 135,570.

Filed Feb 1, 2021 · Steering · 72,000 miles · CT · crash

I was driving not far from my house doing between 20 and 25 MPH. The road is very windy and being a secondary road there are no guard rails. Both sides of the road are heavily populated with trees. Coming up to another curve in the road I applied my brakes the slow a little more to take the curve, as I started to turn the steering wheel I realized it would not turn, it was locked in place.now I'm applying my brakes harder, fighting to turn my steering wheel and stop, all to no avail. I hit a tree before I could steer my jeep. My "purchased new" 2016, in very good condition is now totaled, windows blowout, airbags deployed, and thank god I walked away with the help of ems, firefighters and police. I am a single working mother, who could have lost her life. I know there is no recall on my VIN number but there are numerous complains about other jeeps, (my year and other years) with the steering locking up or freezing. At the time of this writing the police report was not ready. I will obtain that report. I also think I should request the insurance company have the jeep checked out to see if they can tell what caused the accident. If this can be done also, I will obtain this report also and upload everything with pictures of my totaled jeep.thanking you advance for any help you can supply.

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Wheels · 69,961 miles · LA

The vehicle was stationary in my driveway when I noticed that my tire,on the driver's side, was separating down the middle of the tire. I brought my car to firestone so that my tire could be inspected. Once inspected by onsite workers, they told me that the tire had failed and that I needed a new one. I am attaching pictures to show how my tire separated. I still have my tire so that I can send it in for firestone to further investigate the tire failure.

Filed Jul 21, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 5,030 miles · MA

Went through car wash, water came pouring in through dome light, raining on radio. Took to the dealership who said the drain lines are too small and often need to be unclogged. They offer no explanation of the potential electrical hazard or the rotting effects of water left unseen in the roof linings. I googled the issue and found the history of this poor design goes back to 2008. The dealer told me they have not been recalled and can only unclog/blow out the drain tubes during my routine oil changes...this needs to be addressed as a potential electrical safety hazard. I am leasing the vehicle but may need to switch out. This is an acknowledged manufacturers defect that they are apparently ignoring to the consumers risk of electrical fire, and or rotting accessories causing potential severe devaluation in trade in / sale potential as well as actual cash value in insurance appraisals.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 90,000 miles · MI

I purchased a 2009 jeep patriot in 2012. My sunroof and dome lights have been leaking/pouring water into my car, despite paying to have the jeep dealers "blow out" the now "too corroded tubes" more than 4-5 times in the past three years. I'm tired of dealing with the subsequent mold and dangerous electrical issues associated with the leaks; not to mention the awful smell and unsightly stains. I almost veered off the road when the stream started pouring out of my dome-light and nearly zapped my hand when trying to wipe off/block the radio, in the midst of the leak right before the radio shorted out, while driving/turning down a city street. When I braked to pull over, even more water came pouring through my light and onto the shifting area, air vents, and ignition. I quickly jumped out of the car and grabbed clothing and towels from my trunk (which I luckily happened to have that day) and began pressing the materials to the dome-lights. While doing so, I felt tapping on my shoulder and looked up to see that my entire roof surrounding the sunroof was soaked and dripping onto me and my seats. Also, the back dome-light was leaking onto my back seats.... This was all on the way to work, during the busy traffic hours of the morning, and the leaks did not cease during my 40 minute, highway drive to work. I had to cover all of my seats and essentially the entire front console and dashboard, with trash bags and clothes to protect the interior of my car while in my office building. The leaks subsided by the time I was done working, but the interior of my car was soaked and the radio and lights did not turn back on for hours. There is now mold in both sets of dome-lights. This is not the first time these leaks have a occurred, obviously, but it was certainly a dangerous experience nonetheless.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Wheels · 27,231 miles · MI

A good year eagle tire exploded. These tires were on my jeep when I bought it 2 years ago. I have since learned that this has happened many times to many drivers. Two of the tire dealers in my area refuse to sell that model tire due to such problems. I have contacted brighton chrysler in brighton michigan to alert them to the problem. I have as yet to call chrysler or good year, but I intend to find out who put these tires on my car, and report this problem. This could cause injuries or death and result in a class action lawsuit. There are a great many reviews on the internet reporting problems with good year tires of this, and other models.

Filed Jun 13, 2015 · Tires · 68 miles · IL

First day driving new 2015 jeep patriot, traveling at legal speed on state highway, rear driver's side tire blew. Hot day, looks like belt separation, loud pop and cut all the way through the tire. Luckily I was able to maneuver to side of highway. Called roadside assistance. Very concerned now about the tires. The are firestone affinity touring t4-p215/60r17 tires. The two front tires have a different afb than the rear tires. Afb 4214 is on the original rear tire. Afb 4414 on the front. No date of manufacture listed on tires.

Filed Jun 22, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 18,000 miles · KY · crash

Right front tire blew out causing loss of control of vehicle in sharp curve. Vehicle struck concrete culvert with left side and flipped at least twice, landing right side up.

Filed Feb 24, 2012 · Body, Electrical · WV

The sunroof leak has been an ongoing problem since we bought the jeep, new. It's been "repaired" several times. They blow out the drain lines and tell us not to park near any trees. Then I take it to the carwash and it leaks again. They tell us not to spray the water to direct at the roof. Water gushing through my dome light has washed down through the dash console and now my hands free (u-connect) is malfunctioning. The service dept, charged me to look at it and supposedly fixed it. It's still does not work properly. All the console buttons are sticking. This problem started when the jeep had a warranty package. Now that it's no longer under warranty, they charge me to "put a bandaid" on it and tell me stay out of the woods... With my jeep!!!! When is chrysler going to take responsibility for this?