Suspension complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Since 2021 I have been complaining odd a smell (Burning/ Rotten) upon 1st starting up the vehicle. It was on the faint side when 1st discovered. Taken into dealership I bought it from when 1 first noticed. Dealership said no authorized Jeep mechanics on site and recommended to take it to a authorized Jeep dealer. Taken to Jeep dealership 2022 with same complaint. Replaced inside air filters. No resolution/ taken to 3rd dealership 2023 late winter. It wasn't till )ct.2023 Same dealership taken to in late winter found Converter: Exhaust and CATL crack in maniverter. Over $3,000 in repairs. Who can help me this car there is something wrong with it because I ca still smell the smell after spending all this money
FAULTY CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINTS ( ALL IN ONE PART TOGETHER FOR BALL JOINT AND CONTROL ARM) first time I took it in was jan 2021 the two months later now this is the 3RD time now the car dealership is stating the faulty part ( control arm/ ball join) mechanic stated both times that that parts were faulty. Causing damage to tires that are not safe and I have to pay out of pocket for new tires when the parts are faulty which the parts were covered under my warranty but tire were not... so I believe since the parts that are faulty that caused damaged I should not be liable for buying the new tires did to faulty parts causing the damage.
I noticed a vibration and it felt like the vehicle was shaking at times. This problem increased at higher speeds. I took it to a dealer for inspection and found out the control arms, tie rods, and ball joints were in critical condition and needed to be replaced. This vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it.
Jeep had 40,000 miles on it and was making a weird noise when driving on the highway. I thought it was tires, so I got new tires and they told me the ball joints were loose and needed to be replaced. They quoted it and said that without fixing it, it would wear down my tires faster. I brought my car in for inspection at another shop and they were surprised, but they said the ball joint assemblies needed to be replaced as they were loose and rusted out and that they need to do both control arms because of how the jeeps are bit and explained it thoroughly. They also said they could not estimate how much of a life they had left, but that it would be best to fix it before it broke. I had them replace the front control arms and ball joint assemblies.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, he was informed that the subframe was rusted. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 63,045.
There's a very loud squealing sound when backing up. It also happens when I release the emergency brake or even when I lift my foot off of the brake pedal. I took it in to the dealership to get it looked at and they could not find the problem. They heard the noise, inspected my brakes and everything but could not find the problem. Coincidentally, I was the second customer that day with the same exact problem.
Vehicle went in one week ago for noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. Suspension was replaced at 51000 highway miles. Three days later noises returned and vehicle was brought back in to be looked at again. Maintenance personnel stated a possible issue with the lower control arm. Part is currently on back order, waiting to have part reached. This is my second Jeep Patriot that I have owned (first was a 2008 Jeep Patriot) and both had their control arms go around 50,000 miles. Jeep needs to look into recalling these parts because it is apparent that they are not built from quality. This makes me concerned as to what other parts are breaking down at so little mileage.
The subframe and rear cross members are extremely rusted and corroded, resulting in the vehicle being unsafe to drive. While there appears to be a ten year extended warranty covering the repair of this problem, apparently not every 2012 Jeep Patriot qualifies for extended warranty which only applies vehicles manufactured at only certain locations. According to FCA customer care the extended warranty does not attach my VIN number, although the rust and corrosion problem is identical to the damage repaired for other Jeep Patriots.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Patriot years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (110), 2007 (73), 2011 (55), 2009 (53) and 2010 (23) model years. Suspension complaints make up 25% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Jeep Patriot suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for any Jeep Patriot model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Jeep Patriot suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 56,000 miles; 49% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front (54 mentions), followed by the front › control arm › lower ball joint (12).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.