Body problems of the 2011 Jeep Patriot

Frame rusted out front and rear cross members.

The rear subframe has corroded through, causing the entire weight of the rear body to be improperly distributed. Per the Jeep service tech, this could cause a wheel to collapse. The vehicle is available for inspection at time of writing this. Jeep has inspected the vehicle and quoted for repair at $4,439. 16. The only reason we were even made aware was because the vehicle had a flat tire and the tire shop noted the severe rust damage to the rear subframe. Jeep has acknowledged this as an issue and has released a service bulletin (23-007-17 rev. B) which has now expired and owners were not notified of the potential problem.

Rear crossmember subframe rusted through. Front crossmember subframe rusting. Vehicle unsafe for driving.

Took vehicle to fix a power steering leak at the Jeep dealership. The technician was troubleshooting the issue and found that the lower sub frame crossmember assembly was almost completely rusted. They indicated if riding on rough roads a hitting a pot hole it would break completely and cause major damage and a driving safety issue. Went ahead and got the repair completed which was extremely expensive. This was a major safety issue.

Vehicle is known to have an issue with rusting subframe/crossmembers . Warranty on this vehicle was extended. (service bulletin 23-007-17, x69 warranty extension) however upon multiple dealer visits and requesting inspection was not notified that issue was happening. Approximately 1. 5 years after warranty extension had expired noticeable issues started occurring including noises that got worse and prompted a visit to dealer. Had to fight tooth and nail to get dealership or company to work with me on repairs on low mileage (121k) vehicle and even then they missed 1/2 the problem and told me not to come back to the shop. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - see beginning - how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - front crossmember completely rotted out and separated, holding on by only control arm - has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - yes, know issues but wording of service bulletin and dealership neglect result in customer not being informed or postponement of repair until too late - has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - dealership - were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - no warning other than single notification of warranty extension, asked for vehicle inspection 7 months prior to warranty expiration and given an all good -.

Jeep Patriot 2011 latitude with severe corrosion to front and rear subframe assemblies. Noted for recent emergence of clunking sound on front end when passing over dips and bumps. Made arrangement for towing of vehicle to personal mechanic to check out and also make state inspection. Noted to have severe fracture of front subframe then resting on axle and wheel assemblage parts. Rear subframe member in same condition with ability to poke holes through structural member. Conditiion resulted in failure to pass inspection. Vehicle deemed unsafe to drive. Further deterioration expected with potential for loss of steering or wheel falling off. Liability for accident or bodily harm in potential failure noted. Vehicle later towed to another mechanic with same determination. Vehicle towed to local body shop where insurance agent denied accountability for collision or comprehensive coverage. Damage initially assessed at about $900 per part with accessory components to be added at discovery. Issue is well known to manufacturer via many complaint website postings I have since learned. Vehicle towed to another body shop which will assess and complete repair if practical. Second shop said they had repaired similar vehicle for same problem recently. Noted that subframes were manufactured in mexico. This is inappropriate for regional application in pennsylvania noted for harsh climate and road treatment. That vehicle was restored with canada manufactured part of heavier gauge and quality. My vehicle is low mileage at 79000 miles, garage kept, driven locally only;engine fine. I have 2008 town and country chryler and 2018 Chrysler pacifica with no obvious signs of such wear. The corrosive factor accelerated since last inspection in Dec 2021. There were no warning lights or signs upon emergence of the problem. This is serious safety issue where unexpectedly steering loss or wheel displacement could result in accident to self or others or crash.

The back passenger tire started rubbing and smoking. After getting home, noticed the wheel was at an angle. After taking off the tire, noticed the whole rear suspension cradle was completely rusted through. I contacted Chrysler dealer to find out no recall. Contacted the place I purchased the Jeep only 18 months ago, sent them pics, and was told "that is normal". I could have been on the interstate or highway when the suspension broke. There was absolutely no warning signs this could happen or was going to happen. I have not driven much due to working from home since covid. Has not been inspected since I don't know who to contact. So now I have a Jeep sitting in my drive that I can't drive and still paying on.

The rear subframe has completely rusted out. It actually broke due to the rust.

I went to get my car inspected and was told that I would need to replace my cross member/subframe which would cost thousands. I was trying to figure out how to fix it for less when I came across a discussion board where everyone with these vehicles were having the same problem. I also look on youtube and all the comments under multiple videos showing how to replace it also had the same problem. This issue is Chrysler knew this was an issue and extended the warranty for that part and most owner of that vehicle had no idea they did. The owner ended up paying thousands for the part or trading their car in and buying another one. I believe Chrysler quietly extended the warranty and never properly notified vehicle owners of the extension. They also didn’t make any type of public announcement that would inform drivers who brought the cars used after one or more owners had it. They also did not allot enough time for the warranty. In the extension letter to dealership I dug up online was announced in 2017. The cars with this issue where produced in 2008-12 but they only extended the warranty to ten years from the start of service. That means if you brought a car in 2008 you would have had less than one year to realize you where eligible for a new subframe under warranty. Also they should have recalled the parts since so many people were have issues with it. And if one’s lived in a state where they don’t need safety inspections they would never have known.

My Jeep will not pass inspection because of excessive rust/rot on the front and rear sub frame. To have both front and rear sub frames repaired will cost me approximately $3,000 dollars, which I do not have. This should have been recalled and covered by manufacturer long before this time. What am I suppose to do know with no usable vehicle ???.

Subframe rust so bad that the car has subsequently been deemed unsafe to drive. It is available for inspection. Safety put at risk due to insufficient support of frame at contact points of steering and stability mechanisms. Presently, vehicle has. Not been inspected by anyone other than myself and personal mechanic. There was absolutely no safety light, warnings or otherwise to indicate a problem. This apparently has been an ongoing issue with this year/make/model which absolutely needs to initiate a recall.

I’m the third owner of the vehicle. Didn’t know there was a rust problem on the subframe that holds the engine mount. During most recent oil change noticed the frame was rusting through. Called fca and the extended warranty they sent to the other owners expired 5 months previous to me noticing the problem. They wouldn’t make exception to the warranty even though I had no previous knowledge that this was an issue. Car is in great condition except the possibility of the engine falling out of car. No rust on the car except for the frame where the air conditioning drips.

Structural issue/rust - engine cradle - front cross member rusted through on underside of Jeep. The car broke down while we were traveling and had to have a cross member replaced at a dealership. The car ran but was noisy and unsafe to drive, and we were 4 hours from home. Despite having an oil change recently, we were not warned of the issue. The replacement cost about $1500 out of pocket.

Front and rear crossmembers have significant rust/corrosion. Fiat Chrysler TSB 23-007-17 rev. B provides 10 year warranty extension for cross-members on 2008-2012 Jeep Patriot vehicles in rust belt states (including maryland and DC, but excluding virginia). My wife's 2011 Jeep Patriot has significant front and rear crossmember rust, and for most of it's life was parked in arlington, va, 2 miles from the washington DC border. Fca says that our vehicle is not covered by the TSB extended crossmember warranty. I contacted fca customer care to request that they apply this extended warranty coverage to our vehicle, based on the close proximity to rust belt states (~2 miles), existence of significant rust on both cross members, and the vehicle clearly being within the affected model years covered by the TSB. Fca documented my complaint in case number 79657231, but advised that there is no process for me as an owner to request that the extended crossmember warranty be applied to our vehicle. Basically, nobody at Chrysler is even going to consider my request. I am reporting this to NHTSA because I believe the TSB that fca issued fails to remediate safety concerns on all affected vehicles. Their unwillingness to even review my request demonstrates they are not at all concerned about customer or vehicle safety. They should be forced to fix this safety issue on all impacted vehicles.

Bought vehicle from ray price dealer 2 years ago with 81k miles vehicle passed inspection with them(was already inspected upon purchase) was clearly told by salesman that vehicle didn't need to have warranty. Should raised a red flag being I purchase it cash for 10k. Began to notice a clunk sound. . Took it to my mechanic figuring it was just brakes and or rotors. He called me immediately and said the entire frame was rusted out. And good thing I made it to him and further driving I would have been in a severe accident. He told me to take it to the autobody shop. Upon inspection they found the entire subframe completely corroded. $2000 in repairs( not covered under any warranty) 3 weeks without car. Subframe and control arms had to be replaced.

My 2011 Jeep Patriot only has 80000 miles on it, recently took it to garage for noises and mechanic says the sub frame is corroding and it's going to be unsafe to drive. This is a big expense and especially with so few miles. This should be a recall. I've gone on line and read many of the same complaints.

My mechanic has been telling me that the frame/subframe of my Jeep Patriot is extremely corroded. The rust has corroded other parts of my car and it can cause serious safety issues. The corrosion has seriously deteriorated the rear cross member of my car. I know there has been a number of claims to Chrysler on the structural damages of some Jeep makes/models. I once tried claiming the warranty but the dealer denied services to my car. I need help to fix this.

While driving the vehicle on the highway the front frame broke and the cv and front drivers side wheel fell off the vehicle, I had to wrestle the vehicle off the road. The vehicle has had to have both front and back replaced with several other parts the dealer had broke in the process of "fixing" it.

I was cleaning my Patriot 2011 when I notice that the subframe has holes. I also owen a 2008 Jeep Patriot and I got a recall for the same promblem. When I contacted the dealer about the same promblem they said they didnt had a recall for 2011 Jeep. My biggest worry when driven this vehicle I that at any moment the subframe may brake, me that I drive constaly on a highway it is a damgerous situation. I feel that all Jeep Patriot owners should be aware of dangers. I notice this because I was playing with my son and a ball went underneath the car. When driving the car I thought the cracking sound was the tires, but was told they were not. So now I am assuming the subframe is to blame. I would highly appreciate if something could be done.

Jeep Patriot 2011 at reaching 90k miles had a poping sound from the driver's side. Took it in and it was then found the subframe/crossmember is completely corroded. It's no longer being driven as at any moment the engine can fall out. This type of corrosion is seen at cars 30yrs+, it's unbelievable how bad it is. We are a household of multiple cars and while the Jeep is the youngest one, it's in the worst shape.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that there was extensive rust on her vehicle, which included the k frame, the a frame, and the front and rear driver side tires. Due to the rust, the steering was affected and loud metal grinding noises were heard while driving. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the repair cost would exceed the actual value of the vehicle. New smyrna Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (2555 FL-44, new smyrna beach, FL 32168, 386-424-1300) was called and stated that the vehicle had an extended warranty; however, the warranty would only cover part of the rust repair. The dealer advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to their facility to assess what the warranty could cover. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. While driving various speeds, the contact heard loud abnormal noises coming from the vehicle. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the front frame crossmembers had corroded and fractured. The vehicle had not been repaired. A unknown dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but did not assist. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 35 mph, a clunking sound was heard under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the subframe on the driver's side was severely rusted. The vehicle was not safe to be driven. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure . The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,395.

Sub frame rotted out , lower a arm came off on driver side rear .

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. While driving at any speed, an unusual noise was heard underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to autoland Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (800-288-6526, located at 170 us-22, springfield township, NJ 07081) where it was diagnosed that the cross member was rotted out and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,212.

Sub frame has rotted out to the point its falling apart. You can literally start to hear it cracking. This is in a car that is a "grocery getter" that is stored in a garage at all times with 73,000 miles on it. Very unsafe and could easily kill someone.

2011 Jeep Patriot was purchased brand new sept 2011. Just had it in the shop as something was not right and causing our tire to wear unevenly. Their inspection found the sub frame is now rotted out due to rust after only 6 years! this vehicle has also been very well maintained. This is bull crap. Thank god we noticed ours before something catastrophic happened, but this has very real potential to cause serious injury or deaths if the frame were to fail while driving. And there are tons and tons of complaints regarding this everywhere online. Chrysler just doesn't want to deal with it. Total bull crap. Took it to the dealer to have it fixed under the extended warrenty that was put in place because of this issue, and of course they say there are lots of other parts that are connected to the sub frame that also need to be replaced which are not covered. So basically this 6 year old car isn't worth fixing. Something needs to be done. There were also other safety recalls for this same model.

Took it to get some regular maintenance done and was told the subframe was rotted and be careful driving. Was told it was in a spot that was unusual place to rust out and to contact Chrysler to see if there was a recall, there is not.

The front k-member on my Jeep Patriot has a complete rust thru hole that comprises the safety of the vehicle. This is a known issue with the manufacturer and they refuse to cover this even thou they have extended the warranty for older Jeep Patriots to cover this problem. All Jeep Patriots from 2007 thru 2015 have the same front k-member part number and yet they refuse to deal with this issue.

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle from an unknown source behind the passenger seat. The contact was unsure if the water was entering from the sun roof. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 18,000.

I was on a short trip when a car behind me frantically waved me to stop and informed me that my Jeep was on fire. The exhaust burnt a whole through the rear bumper and melted the bumper. I had no indication that this was happening.

The sunroof drain tubes freeze causing the sunroof reservoir to fill with a significant amount of water. Any vehicle movement causes the water to leave the reservoir and pour down through the dome light onto the console, radio, and gear shift control.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the hood of the vehicle was shaking up and down. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000. Ss.

After hearing a noise in my exhaust system, I checked under the car and found my muffler locked up about 2 to 3 inches with the exhaust pipe pointing directly at the back of my plastic bumper. My bumper was distorted and melting. I caught this problem before a fire started but am confident this would have ignited. I then reached up and pulled with a little force down on the muffler and it snapped back into the correct position. There is no damage to the underside of the vehicle just the damage to the melted bumper. I went to a dealership and showed the service manager the problem. He took pictures and contacted Chrysler. After waiting almost two weeks, the service manager contacted me and told me Chrysler would repair my bumper as a courtesy. I asked him if they were going to fix the problem with the muffler/hanger but they refused. I am now doing what I can to inform people of the problem and trying to get the problem fixed. I also found a video at oregonlive. Com which details the same problem with my vehicle.