Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2009 Jeep Patriot.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Tire sensor light went on. Pulled over to air station. Stopped car. Removed tire stem cover to put air in tire. Stem broke and tire deflated. This happened 3 separate occasions to 3 separate tires. My mechanic said the tire stems are faulty. They cost $180 each to replace and break off months after purchase.
Had a very noticeable vibration while driving car. Took into dealership and mechanic was able to stick his fingers through the "k" frame and noticed 3 giant holes in the frame from corroded metal. Upon investigation it was noted that on 5-19-14 that the 2007 Jeep Patriot was recalled for the exact same thing (23-012-14) due to corrosion of the k frame which ended up extending the warranty indefinite. I contacted Chrysler and explained my frustration with the situation and asked that since there was a recall for the same exact situation for the 07 if there was anything they could do for me. They proceeded to tell me there was nothing they could do because my year was not recalled even though it was the same issue. Due to this I will have to buy a new vehicle on short notice due to the safety of driving my family in an unsafe vehicle I bought brand new 6 years ago. I feel that Chrysler should take responsibility for something they documented as a problem even thought it "only affected" vehicles 2 years prior to mine instead of just ignoring the customer's concerns and worries. Due to this I will never purchase another Chrysler vehicle for the way the treat their customers.
Took vehicle in to tire shop to replace tires. During inspection, it was noted that the lower right control arm was broken. While that may be common for a 5 year old vehicle, that should not be common for a 39k mi vehicle that has spent the majority of its life sitting in a driveway or garage. Mechanics at shop stated that if it was not replaced, vehicle should not be driven over 40 mph due to an increased likelihood of wheel separation and damage to vehicle/persons in vehicle. Replaced right lower control arm and all four tires, as well as right ball joint where control arm connects as recommended by shop. Same issues are recurring again 13k miles later. Issues include: loose steering, poor steering control over 55 mph, additional wear on front tires and brakes.
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. This is a serious hazard and could kill someone if it happened on the highway. It is outrageously expensive to replace these stems.
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. While driving at approximately 35 mph the tire pressure light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected the wheels and noticed the rear passenger side valve stem was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technicians stated the valve stem would have to be replaced with a rubber one. The contact stated a valve stem had previously fractured but he could not recall which one was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Ds.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the valve stem made by siemens, model vdo, cracked while he was putting air in the front passenger tire, causing it to deflate. The contact called the dealer who stated that the contact would be responsible for repair costs. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 26,500 and the current mileage was 26,580.