general problems of the 2009 Jeep Patriot

Just purchased the 2009 Jeep Patriot for my son, it rained and it is leaking water in the dome lights and behind the accelerator. I am scared there will be electrical damage as well as mold and mildew. I have started looking up issues online and have found many people having the same issues. Shouldn't Jeep be held responsible????.

I purchased a new 2009 Jeep Patriot on 7/10/09 and paid cash. On 8/20/09 I took it to the dealership with 2,563 miles on it because water was pouring into the dash, radio, and onto me while driving after a rainy night. They adjusted sunroof glass and resealed open seams in sunroof fame and said it was fixed. On 9/10/09 I took it back to dealership with 3,316 miles on it for the same exact problem of water pouring from the dome light all over the dash, radio, and me again after another rainy night. They replaced sunroof glass weatherstripping and said it was fixed again. On 11/17/10 after a very long hard rain I took it back to dealership with 18,706 miles on it with water pouring from the dome light and from the rear dome and from the passenger side rear door area. The carpet was soaked and the dome light had stopped working. They repositioned drain tubes and replaced sunroof glass and seal. In the process they broke our headliner but agreed to order another one for us. On 12/14/10 after another hard rain I took it back to dealership with 19,604 miles on it with water pouring from headliner at the passenger rear door area and soaking the carpet. While at dealership they installed a new headliner which does not fit properly by the windshield. They claimed that they could not make the roof leak on that visit. They lost two of the plugs that went into the headliner, causing us to have to make an extra trip to their shop. My wife and I have really been put out with all this. Chrysler's solution is for us to upgrade to a new higher priced Chrysler product. I hope that all of the moisture doesn't create a mold hazard for our infant grandchildren that ride in this vehicle. I have smelled a musty smell from time to time.

Immediately after purchasing the 2009 Jeep Patriot an interior water leak was discovered. I have a receipt for visits to dealer on 11/3/09 with 2282 miles on it. Next visit was 11/17/2009. Another visit on 1/6/10 with 5790 miles on it. Another visit on 9/14/10 at 12170 miles. Yet another visit on 9/24/10 at 12435 miles. Again on 12/7/10 at 14897. I know there were a couple of other visits and I am awaiting print out from service department. It has been to the dealer over 7 times for this problem. Everytime they say it is fixed only to discover it is still leaking. They have sealed, caulked, check drain tubes, etc. They have replaced headliner too. Water comes into the overhead electrical system and runs out of the overhead lights like a faucet or waterfall. Water ponds on the rear cargo area and this area is completely soaked. Water is even down in spare wheel storage. Water comes from all overhead lights depending on pitch of vehicle. Unknown if water is running down interior sides of vehicle or where else water is pooling. Concerned about mold, rust, water damage, electrical problems, etc. , that are being caused by water entering vehicle. Dealership has "fixed" it numerous times only to not have it fixed. Vehicle is scheduled for return visit to dealer for another attempt at fixing this problem. Vehicle repairs have been covered by warranty but I am very concerned about the longterm damage and repairs needed after warranty expires and the damage the water is causing to my vehicle. Service techs say don't worry about the water, but this is a serious problem.

I purchased a 2009 Jeep Patriot on August 1st and after it rains I have water pouring from the dome light as I approach a stop sign. Well, I nearly ran into some one due to the water raining down on me. I have googled the problem and to my dismay, numerous people have had this problem to the point of enacting state lemon laws. This is a problem that really needs attention.

The sunroof leak has been an ongoing problem since we bought the Jeep, new. It's been "repaired" several times. They blow out the drain lines and tell us not to park near any trees. Then I take it to the carwash and it leaks again. They tell us not to spray the water to direct at the roof. Water gushing through my dome light has washed down through the dash console and now my hands free (u-connect) is malfunctioning. The service dept, charged me to look at it and supposedly fixed it. It's still does not work properly. All the console buttons are sticking. This problem started when the Jeep had a warranty package. Now that it's no longer under warranty, they charge me to "put a bandaid" on it and tell me stay out of the woods. . . With my Jeep!!!! when is Chrysler going to take responsibility for this?.

1. Rained outside 2. Failure is of Chrysler's nonexistent customer support, poor product, and engineering. Problem is well documented, please go to www. Jeeppatriot. Com, search forum for "water leak. " or simply google "water leak Jeep Patriot. " this is my particular thread. As you can see. . . Water is falling out like a waterfall. . Read more...