Body problems of the 2008 Jeep Patriot - part 1

Front and rear crossmembers are rusted through. Replaced front subframe for $1008. 00 in 2021. Available for inspection. Could come to a complete stop if it breaks. Confirmed by independent service center. Not inspected yet. Front squeak heard 2021. Rear squeak heard 2022. This is my 2nd Jeep Patriot & both Jeeps front & rear crossmembers are rusted through breaking apart.

I made a u-turn in my vehicle on a town street , as I completed the u-turn the vehicles rear suspension broke. The broken suspension made the vehicle feel like it was going over a rumble strip, the suspension being broke made the wheels turn in towards the wheel wells where it rubbed and eventually blew my tire. I was looking for a place to pull off safely. When I finally got it too a auto shop they told me the suspension rusted in two . It had to be moved with a flat bed. I had the vehicles front fixed in January of 2017 . Which was under the extended warranty because of complaints so the vehicles rear took an extra three years to rust out which is only two years over the warranty. I have enclosed a copy of bill from when then front was done.

I had to have the subframe and cross member replaced on my 2008 Patriot in January 2017, it has rusted again and the same parts need replaced, it was replaced oe parts which I feel were faulty. I was making a u-turn on a small city street and my rear cross member broke, I thought I ran over a something then my steering wheel shimmed , my tires that were held in the cross member were now tilted in to my cross member making black smoke. My tire rubbed on my wheel well untill blew . I was very lucky I was not going fast when this occured.

Went for an oil change, mechanic noted the front crossmember was rusted and, should it break, my tires would fold in and engine would fall out. Jeep recalled those part on its 2007 Patriots, but not on 2008, despite what seems to be several complaints about this crucial part rusting prematurely. I contacted Jeep and they told me the warranty expired in 2017 (the year we purchased the vehicle) and there was nothing they could do. This is a dire matter of safety and it's shameful that Jeep won't lift a finger to replace these parts. Repair estimates are $1300-1500 for a vehicle valued by kbb at less than $500.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. While reversing into the driveway, the contact heard an abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 180,000.

I purchased my 2008 Jeep Patriot and found out it has a rotted crossmember subframe. Upon research I found out Jeep knew it had this issue in high salt areas and were responsible for fixing it. I tried to get it fixed at hartley's dealership in newport maine and they said the company is no longer honoring the repair, depite the incredible safety issue this causes. The vehicle can literally break in half and kill someone yet they haven't done a full recall? they did an extended warranty for it that has expired before I was informed about it. How are they not being held responsible for the safety issues they are having in so many of their vehicles? I feel like they should be recalled.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot fwd. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that there was a hole in the subframe and the vehicle should not be driven. Bob boyd Chrysler Jeep ram (2810 n columbus dr, lancaster, OH 43130) was contacted by phone. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The forward 'k' frame that supports the engine and lower suspension has to a point that it is no longer safe. I can use a small hammer and knock holes in it. I have never seen anything like this, but when I started looking around it appears that many other have the same issue. It appears that this was covered in a 2007 recall, but not the 2008. I reported this the day I found it while doing maintenance on my son-in-law's Jeep.

In August 2017, the vehicle underwent maintenance with no reported problems or concerns. In may 2018, driving felt unstable. New tires were needed, so an appointment was made along with an alignment to cover bases. The mechanic called and reported that tires could not safely be put on, due to corrosion along the car's subframe (aka crossmember); the mechanic demonstrated by showing how easily perforation occurred. The vehicle was brought to a dealership; while the subframe was covered by warranty, the corrosion was severe enough that balding tires could not be replaced without extensive parts replacement. The vehicle is primarily driven from one garage to another, in various conditions. The vehicle has only been on several dirt roads roughly two years ago, but majority of driving was on highways. The vehicle was purchased used in 2016. Specific occurrence and onset of corrosion to subframe not known.

The k frame is rotted out, they said there was a recall but when I took it up I can't find one.

Rotted subframe.

I start having problems with my airbag in my Jeep last year. I took my Jeep into my local Jeep dealer last year. The deal stated that they would have to replace the airbag. The deal that I'm having is that sometimes the light will come on and off while I'm driving. I did some research and I see that their is a recall on this name brand airbag for this vehicle. I'm asking could you please add my vehicle VIN number to your recall list thank you.

Entire subframe and crossmember rusted beyond repair, needs complete replacement. I noticed an odd clinking sound when driving over even the smallest of bumps, or when turning. I took it in to have the brakes checked and when the mechanic lifted it, I was told the entire underside was covered in rust! I heard of the crossmember extended warranty so I took it to mac haik Jeep for a diagnosis, they told me 3 - 5k to replace all parts, that only the crossmember would be covered under the warranty. They advised me to buy a new car.

The front sub frame was rotted and would need to be replaced.

Rotting subframes, front and rear. Engine drain drips onto front subframe, keeping the subframe wet and causing it to rust out. Jeep recalled the 2007 model year to replace the subframes but not the 2008 year, yet the design flaw persists. Rotting subframe caused vehicle to fail annual nh state inspection. Vehicle was built and sold in what Chrysler calls a "rust belt". So, Chrysler confirms the problem but only fixes it for 2007, not 2008.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the front subframe of the vehicle was severely corroded. The contact stated that the corrosion created a hole in the subframe. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,348.

Front subframe crossmember corrosion, hole rusted in crossmember effecting safety. As reported to me by my reg. Local mechanic while he was preforming other maint. On vehicle as it was raised on vehicle lift. (suggested it was dealer repair) per TSB 23-012-14 the prior yr model was recallled for same reason on the same parts.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that the sway bar failed due to the subframe being corroded and rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe became inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

I took my Jeep Patriot to a local mechanic to put a hitch on the back for a bike rack, and he noticed that my subframe/cross member was in dire need of replacement due to rust. I took the vehicle to a Jeep dealer and was told that this is a common issue in these early gen. Patriots, and that a recall had been issued by Jeep (Chrysler action # 23-012-1) for the 2007 Patriot and compass models. The details of the recall would be that Jeep would cover the cost to repair the rotted sub frames in the 2007 Patriots manufactured prior to July 2007, and the eligibility for coverage under this recall is decided by VIN number. The dealer confirmed that my Jeep was manufactured after July 2007, but purchased in March 2008 and thus would not be covered under the same recall. Now, I am currently having issues with my Patriot's steering and deceleration, especially when driving on the highway. I experience shaking of the steering wheel and vibrations throughout the vehicle while going speeds over 50mph on the highway. When exiting the highway on a ramp, the issues are the most pronounced. I have to be diligent about braking several times to make sure the car is decelerating safely as well as the steering feeling extremely loose. I've contacted Jeep to see if the issue with the sub frame rotting would be covered in the 2008 Patriot model, since it appears to be the same issue as the 2007s had and had not been corrected. I had no luck talking to a representative with Jeep about this issue. My ticket with Jeep was closed by customer service after the e-mail rep. Directed me to purchase a warranty with Jeep or visit a dealer (which I'd already done). We are bringing the vehicle to a local mechanic to fix the sub frame this week. I'd like to be reimbursed by Jeep for the cost of repairing the subframe. Thank you for your time, bridget munster.

During routine maintenance, yy 2008 Jeep Patriot with 106,000 was deemed unsafe to drive due to a rusted front crossmember. There is no other rust on the vehicle. The 2007 Jeep Patriots/compass and Dodge calibers all had their warranties extended so that the crossmember could be replaced. Based on investigation through the internet it appears that many 2008 Jeep Patriots & compasses are experiencing the same problem but consumers are not being notified. This is very dangerous as the rotted frame is not visible so drivers would be unaware of the problem.

The front crossmember was completely rusted through, ended up with a 3-inch diameter hole.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the vehicle had a rotted subframe. The dealer diagnosed that, as a result of the air conditioner drain leakage onto the subframe, the subframe rotted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that there was a TSB number x58 extended warranty; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the entire front sub-frame was rotted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front sub-frame assembly was rotted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,574.

The car was at the dealers and was told that the front sub frame was rotted and would need to be replaced. Not covered under warranty.

On July 13, 2016, I took my Jeep in to our local dealer for an oil change. When picking up my Jeep, I was told by the service writer that they discovered the k frame (crossover in front of vehicle) was rusted through and would very soon need to be replaced. If it was not replaced, it would be a safety hazard! I am aware that Chrysler extended the warranty on the 2007 Jeep Patriot to 10 years for this same exact problem. The 2007 and 2008 models use the same frame and design. They did not extend the coverage for the 2008 model. This is a defective design causing a significant safety risk. I have approximately 105,000 miles on my Jeep.

During a repair for another issue, I was informed by the dealership that the front cross member was severely rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. They informed me that the warranty for that same part in the 2007 model of that same car was extended. They informed me that if I used a 2008, the part cost would be over $600 and carry a warranty, if I used the 2007 part, which is compatible with the 2008, the part would cost under $75. 00 but carry no warranty. I called Chrysler customer service and they advised that that information was true and they would not reimburse me for my expense. They indicated they would set up case #29675811 and inform me of any future actions/recalls for that part. I simultaneously sent a letter to "Chrysler customer care" and yesterday received a telephone call confirming their denial. Now, how dumb is that? they extend a warranty and replace a defective part for the same model car, one year older, and that part renders the vehicle "unsafe to drive"? the fact that the part rusted so badly in the first place is serious cause for concern. They have refused to reimburse the $465. 73 I paid to replace their defective part.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot fwd. While the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the front subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,980.

I've been informed by my mechanic that my subframe on the ground end is rotted out and will probably crack in half in less that s year. I keep replacing ball joints and control arms because the frame is so weak it is starting to bow and cause everything to become out of alignment. This car only has 75000 miles on it and never off road. Chrysler corp told me its probably time to buy s new car. This car is s major safety hazard to me and my small children. Hopefully no one gets killed or seriously injured before they see a problem.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the independent mechanic observed that the frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

-rear differential failed. The entire differential was replaced by Jeep through unlimited powertrain warranty. Problem solved. -the frame and body begun to rust. The problem started to appear when the car was less than 5 years old. The problem was brought up to Jeep. Jeep declined to fix or address the problem. -engine stalls every 11 seconds. Faulty code shows: p2107: throttle actuator control module processor. The throttle module was replaced twice. Problem persists. The engine completely shuts down while driving. Very unsafe due to loss of steering. Currently, the car is not driveable - problem not fixed.

We started to have a loud clunking noise in the front driver side of our car when we drove it. Thinking it was something in the wheel, we had a mechanic look at it. He told us the engine cradle was rusted out to the point that it was not safe to drive. Had it towed to a Jeep dealer, said it was a good thing we didn't try to drive it. It was possible that the engine could have fallen out it we hit a pot hole on the way there. Contacted Jeep, they refuse to do anything about it. In my research I have discovered that this issue has happened in 2007, 2008, and 2009 Jeep Patriots.

When turning right or accelerating from a stop I would hear a bang noise coming from the rear of my Jeep. Immediately my esp/bas light would come on. The esp/bas warning light would go off but come back on again after making a turn. I noticed my left, rear tire was wearing out on the inside. Tread on other 3 tires had no uneven wear. On Dec. 23, 2015 I brought my Jeep into palm Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge of punta gorda, florida for a multipoint inspection and oil change. I was informed that my rear sub chassis was rusted through and repairs excessive. I was informed by my service advisor -- kristie wilkinson, repairs would exceed what the Jeep is worth and that rust is not covered under warranty, and it is not even covered under my lifetime maximum care Chrysler service contract (# 34813970) I purchased in addition to the regular warranty. The next day I was shown the severe rust on the rear chassis subframe by the service advisor and technician. The technician said the rear of my Jeep's weight is resting on top of the transfer case, and if he just hit the rear with a hammer one time it will fall apart in pieces and that the Jeep was not safe to drive. My research has shown this is a fault/weakness that is already recognized by Chrysler corp. In the 2007 Jeep Patriots and is covered by them until 2017. This a safety issue which must be addressed in this model year (2008), also.

I was at my mechanic getting my 2008 Jeep Patriot serviced when he called me into the shop to look at the rust issue that the k frame has. The rust has already began to make holes in the structure which were not there at my last change 3 months ago. I began to research the problem and found that it seems to be quite common, so much that they have extended the 2007 Patriot warranty. I contacted the dealership to see if there were any open recalls on my Patriot and he told me that there wasn't. This is not normal wear and tear even at just under 105,000 miles. The information that I have read online mentions a manufacture flaw that has the a/c drain over the frame. This leaves the owner with a costly repair that is Jeeps fault. While the Jeep was in the air on the lift we inspected the rest of the under body everything else was rust free but I have enclosed pictures taken today on the lift.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel jerked to the left. In addition the vehicle was making abnormal noise. The vehicle towed to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sub frame is corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Tw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while traveling at 40 mph, the vehicle subframe fractured all the warning indicators where illuminated. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Ec.