general problems of the 2011 Jeep Patriot - part 1

Rear cross members and majority of the subframe rusted out, but this only was an issue 2 years after the extended warranty expired.

Vehicle has a bad wheel bearing. While replacing wheel bearing noticed that the rear subframe was completely rotted/rusted. The corrosion on the rear subframe is far worse than the rest of the vehicle. This vehicle is unsafe to drive in its current state as the crossmember could collapse causing a loss of control of the vehicle. Upon doing some research it is clear that Chrysler knows that this is a issue. I cannot believe that there hasn't been a recall to replace these subframes. I guess its going to take a major accident or worse to before anything will get done. I have included pictures of the crossmember as well as the undercarriage of the vehicle for comparison.

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

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.

Chasis, crossmember suspension broke for corrosion.

I took Jeep 2011with only 77,000 miles on it in for new brakes and was told that the rear sub frame and cross member bar are completely rusted out and that it needs to be replaced. According to my own online research this seems to be a very common problem with Jeeps. Perhaps this warrants a recall. Thank you.

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.

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Patriot sport. The contact stated that while driving, at an undetermined speed, the subframe dropped. The muffler was rusted. The tpms warning indicator light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who provided a discount on parts. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Rear suspension lower control arm disconnected from the rear crossmember due to crossmember rust. The manufacturer isn't honoring the x69 front and rear crossmember rust out extended warranty because the vehicle is a few weeks past 10 years, but the vehicle was at the dealer a year before the warranty ran out and the rear crossmember was apparently not inspected, only the front suspension was looked at according to the multi point inspection recommendations.

Front cross member (subframe is completely rusted)causing a loud thumping noise when applying brakes or driving over bumps in the road. Very dangerous if the subframe would come completely separated from the vehicles body. (this should definitely be a recall and why it hasn't been is a real mystery to me. This is not an isolated problem. Every Patriot owner I have talked to seem to have the same problem. Chrysler is aware of this too. I am expressing my deep concern on this matter and I know that there won't be a [xxx] thing done about it. I will be left with fixing this [xxx] on my own. In the meantime I refuse to let my wife drive the [xxx] thing until it is fixed. Chrysler should be held accountable for this defect but I'm sure that they won't. Wife bought this vehicle brand new in 2011 against my better judgement. But she's the one that paid for it. Now I'm paying for it in repair costs. This is a safety issue! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that upon taking her vehicle to an independent mechanic, the mechanic discovered a significant amount of rust to the sub frame of the vehicle. The mechanic informed her that there might have been a recall on the vehicle for the corrosion. The mechanic also informed her that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the amount of rust on the suspension. The contact then called the dealer and was informed that there was a warranty on the vehicle for the corrosion on the subframe however, the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Rust holes in front sub frame.

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.

The front subframe rusted through on the left hand side which in turn caused the lower control arm to shift outward preventing full steering capabilities. There was a warranty extension dated back from 2017, brought into service on December of 2019, to the Chrysler dealership where it was purchased for lights on the cluster and a steering vibration and no one mentioned the subframe issue that was persisting on this model year. Was told rather that it needed a new bearing and a speed sensor. Replaced both and the issue wasn’t fixed. I am told now (July 2021) that this extension expired in March of this same year. Was told by both the dealer and the customer service hotline that there is absolutely nothing they can do. They also mentioned that there should have been a letter sent out for this warranty extension but nothing was ever received. Been at the same address since well before the purchase date of this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that soon after exiting his driveway, the driver's side rear tire experienced a blowout. The contact drove the vehicle back to the driveway to inspect the vehicle. Upon inspection, he became aware that the rear crossmember was rusted and was detaching from the vehicle. The contact called executive Jeep (900 universal dr n, north haven, CT 06473) and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was also informed that the manufacturer had extended the warranty on the vehicle for the failure however, the warranty had already expired. The failure mileage was 135,570.

Subframe is a hazard.

Crossmembers rotted. Brackets holding it rotted off. Differential rotted. Subframe rotted.

I purchased my 2011 Jeep Patriot from a car dealership in October of 2020. After a week of having the vehicle, I noticed a loud clunking sound coming from underneath. I took it back to the dealer and was told it was nothing. After taking it to my mechanic, he found major rust and corrosion on the front and rear subframe and crossmembers. I paid $2200 in repairs on the car, only to find out the he only did the front end of the car. The back end is just as bad and the car is unsafe for me to drive. When he did the front end of the car, the pieces fell apart as he began taking it apart. This car was a ticking time bomb. It’s now June of 2021 and I don’t know what to do.

The front subframe is completely rusted out and deteriorated, unsafe to drive any longer.

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.

Tl-the contactiowns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving the vehicle on the expressway and it veered to the right. The contact was able to turn off the experressway into a tire shop. The independent mechanic put the vehicle on a lift and discovered the under carrage was disintegrated. The vehicle was unsafe to drive and the vehicle was towed back to the contact's home. The dealer napleton off road 5950 n western Ave, chicago, IL 60659 stated that the warrenty was expired and there was nothing more they could do. The manufacturer was not contacted yet. The failure mileage was 80,000. Tf.

My front end crossmember rusted away & my tire fell off, it's not even drivable. 2 deliverships ran my VIN & said its not covered under the extended warranty because it was made in canada & the us doesn't honor canadian warranties. What difference does it make where it was made?.

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.

I have notice a recall on frobt and rear subframe rust and prefoartions and cross memver. Mechanic says subfranes are rusted all the through and broke. He states car is too new for this to be gappening. Jeep has been a hassle-sibe already replaced $1500 worth of2 a arns/control arns at firestone. Bidy is rusting and car is well cared fir- sibe I have been fighting cancer and this is and has been my onlt transportation fir car. I am asking why nt car is not under any of the recalks but ine cheaper service recalk-as it certainly falls under all the recalls currently the 2011 heep Patriot has on it. Ver disappointed and would appreciate any help I can receive in this matter. Also-Jeep has always oulled to the right since I bought it-got car alignment still oulls to the right. Again-Jeep has been a gassle to own. I biught brand new.

While driving down the road after picking up my 3 children from daycare. I was going approximately 25mph and the front driver side tire folded outward. The sub frame and cross members apparently are defective. Unbeknownst to me there is a warranty 10 year/ unlimited mileage. There was also a class action lawsuit on Jeep Patriots/ compasses between 2001-2007 because of this issue. Instead of fixing the issue this company/ manufacturer has continued to use these defective parts on newer models such as mine. I might add for some odd reason the class action lawsuit doesn't cover my year although its the same defective sub frame and cross member parts. All they have done was offer this warranty, which I was never made aware of or told about by them or the dealer I made my purchase through. After my children and I nearly got seriously injured or killed did I look into this and found out. Due to these defective parts not only were we almost killed but the car suffered severe damage to the front end and the transmission as well as various other parts and components. I still have payments left on this automobile and it is completely inoperable and really hasn't gotten that much use compared to the amount I've paid already, not even counting what I still owe. I called the dealership and corporate office and they seem completely unconcerned and unhelpful in resolving this issue. I will never purchase a Jeep/ fiat/ Chrysler product ever again. These people put me and my family knowingly into a very unsafe vehicle and nearly got us killed. If I had been on the interstate doing 65mph and this had happened I would not be here writing this. All I can do is thank god it decided to fail when it did, not later on the interstate. To sum it up tire came off, lost steering control, ground to a halt in the street sideways, car fluids pouring all over road. Also have pictures of scene.

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.

81367 miles and the subframe has rotted out. Car has been used for normal use. . . No off roading. I ahve only owned this car for 6 years.

Car has 81367 miles on it, 2011 Jeep Patriot and the sub frame has rotted and the car is unsafe to drive. It has not been used for off roading, just normal driving. Very disappointed, since I have only owned this car for 6 years.

The rear suspension is rusted out so bad it started to break and I bought this car from dealership 4 years ago and a 2011 shouldnt rust that bad and I have read other people complaints about they had to replace rear suspension crossbar due to full rust and breaking and if im not the only one having this issue how many other cars same make and model are effected by this can we please recall this ASAP so we can make sure no other cars are affected by this the date it was noticed is the date I put when did this happen the car auto shop wouldnt even touch my alignment cause he was so scared my rear supsension crossbar would shatter when he took it off cause its that rusted please help me get this issue fix.

Had to replace rear linkage. . 2 tires worn past use as well. . . Year and a half later. . Same thing. . . Not a happy Jeep owner.

"death wobble". I experienced this on a short two hour trip where I couldn't control the card. Every time I hit a bump or tired to turn the car was hard to steer. This Jeep has on 40k on it and is 4 years old. I was travelling on the highway and genuinely feared for my life. I was over halfway to my destination so I got off the highway and took the back roads with my hazards on and went slow. The fact that Jeep is unwilling to reimburse me for the cost of the repair is upsetting. But what is more upsetting is how they have not issued a recall on this vehicle. I have spoken to several people with regards to the exact same issue and not just with the Patriot. This needs to be addressed before someone gets seriously injured or worse. I have no faith in the company now and do not trust the safety of the vehicle.