Jeep Patriot Fwd 2009

Model Patriot Fwd made in 2009 by Jeep got 31 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, electronic stability control and fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Patriot fwd year 2009

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2009

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
EQUIPMENT
10E043000	MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.	E (Equipment)	294	09/14/2010	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	09/03/2010	09/10/2010
Defect Summary	Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. the heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash.
Consequence Summary	An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
Corrective Summary	Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. the safety recall began on september 14, 2010. owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket marathon seat covers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on general motors, ford, chrysler, toyota, or nissan vehicles.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SB-05-003-09	08/05/2009	10032005	Jeep: full esp off function. involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the anti lock brake/electronic stability module (abs) with new software. *pe	02/03/2010
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
SB-05-003-09	08/05/2009	10032005	Jeep: full esp off function. involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the anti lock brake/electronic stability module (abs) with new software. *pe	02/03/2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SB-08-024-10	09/22/2010	10034545	Dodge: fuel gauge fluctuation. fuel gauge is not accurate or fluctuates at 3/4 of a tank or above. this bulletin involves replacing the fuel sending unit, clocking the fuel module and installing a fuel jumper hose. *pe	12/03/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
SB-05-003-09	08/05/2009	10032005	Jeep: full esp off function. involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the anti lock brake/electronic stability module (abs) with new software. *pe	02/03/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
SB-05-003-09	08/05/2009	10032005	Jeep: full esp off function. involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the anti lock brake/electronic stability module (abs) with new software. *pe	02/03/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
RRT-08-070	09/29/2008	10026829	Chrysler: lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts. vehicles were shipped with front lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts that may not be tightened to specification. *pe	12/22/2008

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/02/2009	2282
	Immediately after purchasing the 2009 jeep patriot an interior water leak was discovered. the first visit to dealer was 11/3/09 with 2282 miles on it. next visit was 11/17/2009. another visit on 1/6/10 with 5790 miles on it. another visit on 9/14/10 at 12170 miles. yet another visit on 9/24/10 at 12435 miles. again on 12/7/10 at 14897. it has been to the dealer over 7 times for this problem. everytime they say it is fixed only to discover it is still leaking. water comes into the overhead electrical system and runs out of the overhead lights like a faucet or waterfall. water ponds on the rear cargo area and this area is completely soaked. water is even done in spare wheel storage. water comes from all overhead lights depending on pitch of vehicle. unknown if water is running down interior sides of vehicle or where else water is pooling. concerned about mold, rust, water damage, electrical problems, etc., that are being caused by water entering vehicle. dealership has fixed it numerous times only to not have it fixed. vehicle is scheduled for return visit to dealer for another attempt at fixing this problem. vehicle repairs have been covered by warranty but i am very concerned about the longterm damage and repairs needed after warranty expires and the damage the water is causing to my vehicle.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
03/18/2011	33610
	The air conditioning condensor is positioned directly in the front of the vehicle. nothing protects the unit (bumper, plasic cover, etc). a rock can easily strike the unit resulting in damage. this could be a fire hazard, as the unit contains freon.
SERVICE BRAKES
08/23/2012	36164	1
	Had to replace both outer tie rod ends and both front lower control arms . had vehicle in for service on 7/5/12 and they had to replace master cylinder and were suppose to do a vehicle inspection at this time. *tr
STEERING
08/23/2012	36164	1
	Had to replace both outer tie rod ends and both front lower control arms . had vehicle in for service on 7/5/12 and they had to replace master cylinder and were suppose to do a vehicle inspection at this time. *tr
STRUCTURE
07/31/2009	3700	1
	1. rained outside 2. failure is of chrysler's nonexistent customer support, poor product, and engineering. problem is well documented, please go to www.jeeppatriot.com, search forum for water leak. or simply google water leak jeep patriot. this is my particular thread. as you can see...water is falling out like a waterfall. http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22477 3. dealer has fixed this problem twice, and i doubt it is truly fixed. first time occurred in feb. 09, and then 2nd time in july 09. it will occur again, it is only a matter of time. sunroof drain tubes cleaned said by dealership, but i have used my sunroof maybe 3 times in my 9 + months of owning this car, and this problem is well documented and persistent. there is no reason, absolutely zero why drain tubes should be clogged. its never open... *tr
SUSPENSION
01/14/2013	39453	1
	The dealer has determined the left front ball joint has play in it and replacement is required. *tr
01/14/2013	39453
	The dealer has determined the left front ball joint has play in it and replacement is required.
08/23/2012	36164	1
	Had to replace both outer tie rod ends and both front lower control arms . had vehicle in for service on 7/5/12 and they had to replace master cylinder and were suppose to do a vehicle inspection at this time. *tr
08/23/2012	36164
	Had to replace both outer tie rod ends and both front lower control arms . had vehicle in for service on 7/5/12 and they had to replace master cylinder and were suppose to do avehicle inspection at this time
TIRES
08/11/2009	656	1
	Blowout occurred in sidewall of tire. was traveling southbound on state route 8 in stow, ohio, between route 303 and steeles corner road. ambient temperature was 90 f. speed was 55 mph. road surface was rough; surface layer of pavement had been removed to prepare for resurfacing. no curb, debris, or other road hazards were present. *tr
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
11/15/2011	51131
	Valve stem broke while inflating tires. inflating our customers' tires is part of our service and required by california law. this is a regular occurrence at our oil change facilities. we are usually left paying for the expense of replacing the tpms sensor, mounting and dismounting the tire by a tire shop.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
03/25/2010	11
	2009 jeep patriot sunroof leak - after a heavy rain i got in my car and when i drove off water poured from my map lights. took it into the dealer and the cleaned the drain lines. about a week later we had another storm and the same thing happened. i took it back to the dealer and until it rains again i will not know if it will happen again.