Two problems related to loud engine noise have been reported for the 2009 Jeep Patriot. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle had corroded and the failure was caused by evaporating fluid leaking onto the cradle. The technician then stated that the cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the diagnoses and failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. Within less than six months of owning the vehicle, the rpms raced, the vehicle ran hot, and an abnormal noise was coming from the engine. In addition, the transmission idled roughly and the air bag warning indicator flashed. The dealer (nyle maxwell Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of taylor, 14150 us-79, taylor, TX 76574, (512) 218-5300) was contacted. The vehicle was also serviced by south point Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (5210 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, TX 78745, (512) 782-2163) for routine maintenance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 500.