2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,251miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,251 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Went to go look for new tires and was told both lower ball joints were bad. Right side was worse and not to drive before getting it fixed; it was that bad. In my 45 years of driving I have never had ball joint go this early. Ball joints went out before my first set of tires. There has got to be a serious problem for this to happen. It seems I'm not the only Jeep owner with this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10596942, filed 2014-06, 40,000 miles“At any speed the Jeep is apt to start wobbling side to side after driving over bumps. (frequently called the death wobble by Jeep owners when describing this condition.) at highway speeds this makes it difficult to stay in lanes. The hood hinges do not hold the hood securely down. At speeds above 30mph you can witness the hood wobbling up and down and side to side. You may read about both of these issues in dozens of online forums regarding Jeep issues from owners across the country.”
NHTSA complaint #11141878, filed 2018-10, 69,251 miles“Bad ball joints same as many others. Also bad sub frame. Took auto in for maintenance and was shown bad ball joints and a rusted out sub frame. These were issues and earlier patriots but nothing has been done.”
NHTSA complaint #11030742, filed 2017-10, 85,000 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4
11 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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