Structure Problems of Jeep Patriot

Jeep Patriot owners have reported 259 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (182 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (35 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Jeep Patriot


Recently reported Structure problems of Jeep Patriot

The Body problem

Because they have not sealed the screws on the interior side of the roof that hold the rails on top of the Jeep it now leaks since we have attached a kayak rack to those Jeep factory placed rails. Jeep is not willing to repair it and it requires tearing out the complete interior headliner to repair.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that on five occasions in two years when adjusting all four front air vents manually, a metallic paint/coating sliced her finger causing a paper-cut injury. Medical attention was not sought. A dealer was not contacted.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

2011 Jeep Patriot VIN# 1j4nf1gb9bd100766 was made aware that my front subframe is rusting through its 10 years old with well taking care off with 100000 miles the dealer won�t answer my enquirers. Plz help me. Finding out this is a big problem on theses vehicles   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and test-driven.   Read details...

The Underbody Shield problem

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at a low speed, she was informed that there was an object hanging from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the cross member and frame were rusted and fractured.   Read details...




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