Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2009 Jeep Patriot

Loud clunking noise from left front wheel area while driving and making turns. . Visual inspection revealed crossmember seriously rusted and corroded at upper control arm area. Several major cracks in subframe due to rust through compromising vehicle stability. Complaints made to Chrysler and the dealership with no resolution. Chrysler was well aware of the issue and put out a service bulletin pertaining to the problem. Service bulletin 23-007-17 rev b. Extending warranty coverage for only 10 years. I believe Chrysler deliberately put a 10 year cap on these parts to limit their responsibility because they were well aware of the severe rusting issue and knew other vehicles would soon be effected. I 'am now facing a repair bill of over $1000. 00 and that does not include anything else that needs to be replaced because of this parts failure.

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact saw that a piece of the engine cradle was missing due to corrosion on the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the corrosion had spread to the driver's side control arm. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was undriveable and remained unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available.

It has been making a cracking/clunking noise there for years. My wife complained of it sounding louder than normal, so I looked at it closer and noticed the crossmember was broken. I've been having issues with that side for several years and have replaced broken ball joints and control arms. I found out last night that this would've been a warranty item had I brought my vehicle in 6 months ago, but am being told that I brought it in too late. My reply was I didn't know that this was an issue and wasn't notified that there was an extended warranty placed on that part.

While driving on a residential road the 2009 Jeep Patriot's subframe broke. Because of this my vehicle almost lost the passenger tire. Had it been on the freeway I would have been severely injured. After being inspected by the mechanic he has never seen rust this bad and it's much more deteriorated than any other part of the underbody. This is not normal wear and tear. A 9 year old vehicle should not be experiencing this sort of deterioration. The result of this mechanical failure has caused damage to the tie-rod, the suspension, and the control arm. Vehicle is a total loss.

The front and rear cross bars are severely rusted. My mechanic told me this is rust is not common wear and tear, but a poorly made or chosen part by my manufacturer, Jeep / Chrysler. He said my vehicle is unsafe to drive until this is fixed. While the cross bars are covered under an extended warranty the bolts and control arms (also severely and dangerously rusted) are not. I am out thousands of dollars because Jeep was too cheap to choose a quality part. My VIN is 1jf4ff48b29d137141.

Second front lower control arm ball joint separation. This one, drivers side. Recent past was the passenger side. Mileage less than 50,000. Vehicle is just going in for repair -NHTSA may want to claim the suspension bolt ~ evidence in mode of failure. Cross bolt appears separated ('over torque' or 'bending flexural failue' or grade (brittle failure). This failure (10 mph slow turn). Higher speed could have lead to severe accident. Contact a6. 024x23@gmail. Com for information.

Front subframe is cracked and completely rusted out. This leading to movement in the lower control arms while stealing and breaking. The rust is really bad for a 2009 car and could lead to a failure while driving.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the driver's side front lower control arm fractured. The contact stated that there was excessive corossion to the k-frame cross member where the control arm was bolted on. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. Ah.

Jeep dealer indicates that control arms need replacing due to worn ball joints. The vehicle has approximately 40000 miles. This is premature wear. All four tires, perhaps relatedly, also wore prematurely. (in fact, the ball joint issue was discovered when the vehicle was in for tire replacement. ) if the ball joints separate, control of the vehicle would likely be lost.

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.

Vehicle was presented for new tires at 35000 miles ,, all miles are high way with no off road or beach etc. Mechanic found that both front ball joints/control arms have failed prematurely to the point of making the vehicle unsafe and un drivable until repaired. Reading on line comments this premature failure seems as it is a manufacture defect.

Early wear on control arm joints. . . . Caused major tire damage and would have soon been a major saftey issue. . . Over 1000 dollars in repairs. Jeep says no recall is in effect, which is bs,.

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the front driver's side wheel was separated due to a defect in the lower control arm and ball joint. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection. The dealer found that the passenger's side front ball joint and lower control arm was also defective. The vehicle was repaired. The driver and passenger front lower control arm and ball joint were replaced and the manufacturer assisted with the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 13,460 and the approximate current mileage was 14,000.

The left front lower control arm needs to be replaced due to a worn ball joint. This was diagnosed by the Jeep dealer. The vehicle has 39453 miles on it and this is premature wear. It appears this is a common problem on this and 2 other similar Chrysler built cars. If the ball joint separates, control of the vehicle would be lost.

Right lower control arm needed replacement at just over 37,000 miles. The left lower control arm was replaced previously at 28,000 miles. In 50 years, I've never owned a car that needed to have the control arms replaced this quickly. Seems like this is a design defect that ought to be corrected by Chrysler.

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact was driving approximate y 40 mph when the transmission emitted an abnormal noise as the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume as normal. In addition, the rear end of the vehicle began to shake continuously. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on six occasions for the failure. The technician advised the contact that the central computer system needed to be updated. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion and the mechanic advised that the rear lower control arm, pcv and the power train module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

While driving vehicle, Patriot began to make a weird noise and when braking on any incline the brake pedal would fell as though it was bouncing and you could hear a ticking noise from passenger front area of car. Shortly after the abs/traction control light came on. After having the car scanned at a local shop, it wasn't reading what was wrong. They reset computer and after driving over 20mph, the lightscame back on. I recently took it into a local mechanic shop where they analized the computer system and brake system. The back right passenger tire abs sensor had failed and needs replaced along with the lower control arms and ball joints on the front right side estimating cost to fixis around $1000. 00 for a car with 57,500 miles now.

Had to replace both outer tie rod ends and both front lower control arms . Had vehicle in for service on 7/5/12 and they had to replace master cylinder and were suppose to do a vehicle inspection at this time.

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the front end was exhibiting an abnormal squeaking noise when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where an inspection was performed. The contact was advised that the front ball joint had worn prematurely due to defective material. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,700 and the current mileage was 10,500. Updated 12/4/cn the consumer was informed both lower control arms, ball joints and tie rods needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that she heard a noise in the front passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed her that the ball joints and upper and lower control arms needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 42,000.

Left and right ball joints/control arm inspected by dealer technician during routine tire rotation, and found to be worn out and at risk of failing. Parts replaced by dealer while still under 3-year warranty.