2011 Jeep Patriot Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2011 Jeep Patriot, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 81,367 miles. The words owners use most often: “sub frame” (16% of reports).
- 55suspension complaints
- 81,367median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sub frame: mentioned in 9 of 55 complaints (16%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 9 of 55 complaints (16%)
- Ball joints: mentioned in 9 of 55 complaints (16%)
- Cross member: mentioned in 6 of 55 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 55 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Jeep Patriot suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 2 | 3% | 33,457 |
| 2016 Patriot | 9 | 2% | 34,000 |
| 2015 Patriot | 8 | 3% | 47,000 |
| 2014 Patriot | 5 | 1% | 30,889 |
| 2013 Patriot | 3 | 3% | 42,000 |
| 2012 Patriot | 12 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Patriot | 55 | 17% | 81,367 |
| 2010 Patriot | 15 | 11% | 93,500 |
| 2009 Patriot | 38 | 20% | 63,000 |
| 2008 Patriot | 26 | 14% | 90,095 |
| 2007 Patriot | 9 | 10% | 81,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2011 Jeep Patriot. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rusted rear sub frame and suspension parts
Rear cross members and majority of the subframe rusted out, but this only was an issue 2 years after the extended warranty expired.
Vehicle has a bad wheel bearing. While replacing wheel bearing noticed that the rear subframe was completely rotted/rusted. The corrosion on the rear subframe is far worse than the rest of the vehicle. This vehicle is unsafe to drive in its current state as the crossmember could collapse causing a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Jeep Patriots have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about suspension for the 2011 Jeep Patriot (17% of the 326 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Jeep Patriot suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 81,367 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2011 Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent phrase is “sub frame”, in 9 of 55 complaints, followed by “control arm” (9).
Other 2011 Jeep Patriot problems
- Engine problems (66)
- Power Train problems (53)
- Structure problems (51)
See all 2011 Jeep Patriot problems or suspension problems across all Patriot years.