Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/09/2009 | |||
| Water leaks through dome lights, shorting out electrical system | |||
| 10/11/2008 | 27000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot. the contact stated the alternator has failed. whenever the vehicle engine was started there would be a grinding noise coming from the bearings that was in the alternator. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and after a diagnostic test was ran they could not find the problem. the grinding noise continued until it got worst. the manufacturer was contacted who stated they will pay half of the repairs but she had to pay the entire amount of $545 and then they would reimburse her for the difference. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 66,000....mw | |||
| 11/26/2009 | 31500 | 1 | |
| Sentry key receiver failed in steering column. there is no way to start engine when component fails, vehicle had to be towed for repair. full repair and tow covered by warranty, however this runs out at 36k miles. after that consumer would be responsible for tow costs and replacement of faulty part, which is not a component subject to wear and tear of use. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 03/22/2008 | 10000 | 1 | 09/29/2007 |
| 4wd! default light came on. took vehicle to authorized dealership for repair as according to manual. four trips to first dealership for the initial repairs. problem resolved told was faulty electrical connection. since then, 4wd! and esp/bas default lights came on. took vehicle to another authorized dealership for repairs. waiting for results. when default occurs the 4wd is disabled w/o warning, thus, causing a hazard when driving. *tr | |||