Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 2009 Jeep Patriot. The number one most common problem is related to the tire pressure monitoring system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire valve (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire problems |
While servicing this customer's vehicle we put an a tire inflator on the vehicle's valve stem. The valve stem broke and was very brittle. The tire lost all air pressure and needed to be repaired at a tire shop for $138. Read details...
I have a vehicle with a tire pressure monitoring system. Two tire valve stems are cracked and one has a slow leak. I have read of others with the same system where the valve stems simple break when hand washing the car and the tire goes flat in seconds. Read details...
Blowout occurred in sidewall of tire. Was traveling southbound on state route 8 in stow, ohio, between route 303 and steeles corner road. Ambient temperature was 90 f. Speed was 55 mph. Road surface was rough; surface layer of pavement had been removed to prepare for resurfacing. Read details...