Jeep Patriot owners have reported 223 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (162 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering tie rod assembly (29 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Power steering hose kept leaking repeatedly. Got checked by couple of local mechanics. But the issue kept reoccurring. The leaked fluid has damaged the serpentine belt and the belt tensioner. I had to get them both replaced. The issue still keeps reoccurring. Read details...
Takata recall: I had a repair done to my Jeep Patriot two weeks ago. The repairs were over 800$. I had to have the two front control arms, ball joints, and tie rods replaced. As I was driving to work, I lost steering and now not able to drive my vehicle. Read details...
The vehicle will continuously stall and buck while idling for about one minute after filling up with fuel. This has occasionally happened on the road while the vehicle is in motion immediately after leaving the gas station. Read details...
2015 Jeep Patriot had a problem starting two days prior to the event. It would not turn over while parked. After waiting five minutes, I turned the key again and it started. Then, two days later while driving about 60 mph on the freeway, the vehicle stalled while I was accelerating. Read details...
Our vehicle had been making creaking/groaning noises for a few weeks. We took it to pepboys for it's annual inspection, when the mechanic determined that both lower ball joints were bad, along with the driver-side outer tie rod. Read details...