Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. the contact fell asleep while driving at an unknown speed and lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was flipped thirteen times as the entire roof separated from the vehicle. the contact was reported inured and a police report was filed. the vehicle was declared destroyed and towed to a salvage lot. the contact stated that the roof separation was a severe safety risk. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot. the contact fell asleep behind the wheel and lost control of the vehicle. this caused the vehicle to flip over 13 times. the contact stated the roof came off of the vehicle after the first flip. the police towed the vehicle to a salvage yard because the vehicle was ruled total. the driver was injured in the accident. the contact feels this is a safety issue. the vin unknown. the failure mileage and current mileages were 60,000.rl | |||
| 07/28/2008 | 4506 | 1 | 05/02/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. while driving greater than 40 mph with both rear windows opened, the undercarriage of the vehicle shakes violently. the contact is unable to see oncoming traffic through the side mirror and the noise is unbearable. the manufacturer took a report and stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner; therefore, they would not assist. the dealer agreed with the manufacturer and found no failures. the failure mileage was 4,506 and current mileage was 5,622. updated 09/25/08 *bf updated 09/26/08. *jb | |||
| 05/13/2008 | 1000 | 1 | |
| Headliner is loose in my 2008 jeep patriot. slaps violently against roof. noise is so loud, it sounds like a helicopter (no exaggeration). this happens when a window is down while driving. to an unsuspecting driver, this is very dangerous. it scared me the first time it happened. my six year old daughter was in the back seat as i was taking her for her first ride in my brand new car, she put the back window down and this loud helicopter noise came out of nowhere. i literally jump in my seat as i was driving. i could have very easily wrecked the car from the scare of the sudden noise overhead. this is also potentially damaging to your ears (it is that loud). chrysler / jeep refuses to fix it because all 2008 jeep patriots have the same design flaw (yes they admit it). i have complained to the bbb (chrysler doesn't agree to arbitration with the bbb), the attorney general (ohio and michigan), and even contacted an attorney. i am being told that since chrysler refuses to even make an attempt to repair it, that it doesn't qualify for the lemon law. i explained the problem to my father over the phone, then took him for a ride in it several weeks later to demonstrate. my father couldn't imagine that it could be that bad no matter how i tried to word it. after the demonstration my father was in total shock and disbelief. he even complained that it hurt his ears after just a few seconds of riding in the car. my point is, you have to see/hear it to fully appreciate the severity. i am willing to take anyone for a ride in the vehicle to demonstrate the problem. i've owned the car since april and have only driven it for about three weeks. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 37000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. while parked, the contact noticed water leaking from the map light headliner onto the interior roof of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated that the drain tubes would have to be cleaned. after the drain tubes were cleaned, the failure persisted. the technician stated water had built up in the side panels and rear cargo area. the water was drained but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately ten different times. the contact stated the moisture in the vehicles computer was causing electrical failures. while parked, the engine continued to run after the key was removed from the ignition. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 37,000. kmj | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 37000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot. while parked the contact noticed water leaking from the map light headliner on the interior roof of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the drain tubes would have to be cleaned. after the drain tubes were cleaned the failure continued. the technician stated water had build up in the side panels and rear cargo area. the water was drained but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately ten different times. the contact stated the moisture in the vehicles computer was causing electrical problems. while parked the vehicles engine continued to run after the key was removed from the ignition. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 37,000. ds | |||
| 07/04/2009 | 19515 | 1 | |
| There is a water leak coming from the roof area after a rain with vehicle parked outside. most of it is coming down near the dome lights upon stopping from forward motion. it causes water to go into the dash and electronics panel and onto driver and front seat passenger. sunroof seal was replaced by dealer with no result. i returned it to dealer for further inspection and repair. major hidden water damage suspected. dealer says they cannot get mfg involved at this time. i requested a replacement and was told it could not be done without a trade up for more money. *tr | |||