Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2012 Jeep Patriot. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension noise (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems |
Rusted sub-frame in the rear of the vehicle that is completely broken. A google search shows this to be a major problem for Jeep which makes the vehicle dangerous to drive and should be recalled. The rear started making pound clunking sounds. Read details...
(1) seat belts/air bags: have not had noticeable issues with these yet however are associated with a Chrysler recall #s61. Is a safety risk because I commute to work daily on the free way and could get into a car accident which could be deadly if the air bags did not deploy or if the seatbelt did Read details...
Front control arms and/or bushings have gone bad, before 72k miles. Causes steering instability and excessive tire wear. Dozens of other reports of this same problem for this same make/model are easily found online. This is obviously a manufacturing defect, and it merits a recall. Read details...