Jeep Patriot Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Jeep Patriot across 11 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (55). The words owners use most often: “control arm” (19% of reports).
- 182suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 20%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.
- Control arm: mentioned in 34 of 182 complaints (19%)
- Ball joints: mentioned in 23 of 182 complaints (13%)
- Cross member: mentioned in 15 of 182 complaints (8%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 15 of 182 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Jeep Patriot at $1,300, and half of them between $1,050 and $1,800.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 120 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 182 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
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 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.
Certified dealership service department omitted structural safety complaints from official service invoices, left vital diagnostic findings and performance metrics off paperwork tracking paths, cleared a compromised front suspension layout as safe, and actively instructed a vehicle operator to…
Rusted rear sub frame and suspension parts
My whole front end of my jeep when I stop feels like it's coming out from underneath me
The transfer case is shot. As well as the rear differential. As a result of the transfer case messing up, the transmission is tore up. We need struts as well.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Patriots have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 182 owner complaints about suspension for the Jeep Patriot. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Patriot suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Jeep Patriot?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,050 and $1,800), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 34 of 182 complaints, followed by “ball joints” (23).
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