One problem related to front suspension control arm has been reported for the 2012 Jeep Patriot. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
| Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems |