Software Problems of Jeep Patriot

A circuit wire corroded and shorted the tipm. This happened at home. The car was stored in the garage. The car wouldn't start. I had it towed to the dealership. When connected to the dealer diagnostics it showed no error codes. When the mechanic replaced the wire at the dealership service shop the starter ran non stop without the key in the ignition. I am unaware if the car starter also came on without the key when I was not near the vehicle. This vehicle does not have remote start. It is driven on paved rides and stored in a garage. I am the second owner. Less than two weeks prior to this shorted tipm the vehicle was serviced at the same dealer for a factory recall to change the catalytic converter and to do a computer software update.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the vehicle did not pass inspection because the fuel system failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ecm software needed to be flashed. The vehicle was taken to sansone Chrysler Jeep Dodge (100, 90 us-1, avenel, NJ 07001, (732) 815-2424) where it was diagnosed that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 53,299. The VIN was invalid.

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(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 not work properly. (2) air bags, electrical system, seat belts: Chrysler recall # n01; electrical system began having issues spontaneously after buying the vehicle and have persisted. Warning signals on dash will flicker on and off while driving which seems to be electrical-related. Jeep will also randomly alert while driving making a, "ding" noise when there is no cause for alarm. This software/electrical error could cause air bags to not deploy properly and can adversely affect the seatbelt pre-tensioners as well which could be deadly in a high-speed freeway accident. (3) fuel system, gasoline: Chrysler recall # n17; Jeep has lurched while in motion driving as if the engine was stalling or as if there was something wrong with the transmission. Jeep will lurch most often when accelerating and it seems as though the transmission is getting stuck or the engine is stalling because the rpm reading will shoot up then drop back down to almost nothing. (4) fuel system, gasoline, storage tank, assembly: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot's due to some vehicles being built with a fuel tank assembly containing a damaged roll-over valve. (5) suspension: constant squeaking in back suspension of vehicle while in motion, especially when going over bumps or driving on uneven ground. Automotive shop has yet to be able to determine the cause or issue resulting in the squeaking and creaking and we have been going to them for the past 2 years for vehicle maintenance.

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