Frame Rust problems of the 2008 Jeep Patriot

Rusted subframe.

Rotted subframe. This is unsafe! we purchased this car for my 16 year old and the subframe is rusted through and cracked! why is the year after recalled and not this year?.

We recently purchased 2008 Jeep Patriot and was told by a mechanic that the subframe is rusted through. We were told that it was manufacture defect of the ac drain runs on or through the subframe which accelerates the rusting process. There was a 10 year 150,000 miles extended warranty on this part which has expired but we were unaware of this as it was before we bought the Jeep. To make matters worse that was only this past February (for the 10 years) but we still only have 122,000 miles on the Jeep. We have taken it to the local Jeep dealership and they will not honor the warranty, we were give a quote of $942. 76 to fix the problem. They also told us we could call Jeep cares at 1-800-992-1997 and they also said they can't help us. We are waiting for a supervisor to call us back from Jeep cares but that hasn't happen either. Clearly in reading the forums this is a common problem and a huge safety issue. We bought this Jeep for our 16 year old son and safety is a major concern for us. We want Jeep to work with us is covering the cost of this safety issue. Please help. . . .

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a state inspection site, but failed due to severe rust of the subframe. The vehicle was taken to jim shorkey north hills Chrysler Jeep (7670 mcknight rd, pittsburgh, PA 15237) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was severely rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

I went to get my tire alignment and I was told the sub frame is severely rusted. Common unsafe issue with Jeep. Recalls on 2007 but nothing on the 2008. Cost will be about $900+.

K frame is severely rusted. K frame is under the air conditioning drain. The front wheel suspension is also attached to k frame.

Rear crossmember/subframe assembly rusted through in multiple locations resulting in large holes and the rear differential mounts to detach from the frame and rotate while shifting causing excessive noise and damage.

Went to a mechanic because of noise when turning. The problem was a cracked rusted out subframe assembly that the manufacturer had similar issues with in the 2007 Patriot and provided an extended 10year warranty. The manufacturer declined to support the defective part. The vehicle has 66k miles.

My front crossmember / sub frame is rotted out . Contacted Jeep they are aware of problem because they warranted 2007 models but not 2008 . Front engine cradle has huge holes in it . Design flaw cause the ac drips right on frame causing rust . Dealership said no setrvice bulletin issued but they lied . Finally got a good quote to have fixed gonna cost 775 to fix . I have also changed my front suspension components 3 times . Ball joints , tie rods etc and the other parts . Only saving grace is its paid for and lifetime power train warranty .

I bought a new 2008 Jeep Patriot, that I park in garage in winter in the evening when not driving, this past summer (2015), I took my Jeep to get inspected and the mechanic at the garage said he can not pass it due to the rusted out sub frame that holds the steering, and front end parts; I called the Jeep dealer and they said they have the $600. 00 dollar part on hand, which means to me that this is a common part that is failing. Since it is a box frame piece it appears that either the part was not cleaned or plated on the inside correctly, since these parts are rusting out from the inside to outside, and by the time you see the rust it is to late and rusted though causing a danger in frame and steering all within just a few years ( 6). All together this was a $900. 00 dollar job to fix.