2008 Jeep Patriot FWD Suspension Problems

“I only have 46,000 miles on my 2008 Jeep patriot and I already need both front lower ball joints replaced and the left and right tie rods. I have never done any type of off-roading in this vehicle, it's only been driven on the street. I'm am very unhappy with this, it's unacceptable to make something so cheap on a vehicle!”

“Front end cross member completely rusted out and axle nuts and lug nuts frozen in place. M just total rust in front end resulting in frailer to be derivable. I was on the road and the front end wobbled and I had to have it towed home”

“On 9/23/2011, I was driving 15-20 MPH when a dodge charger struck my Jeep on my driverside door causing my Jeep to lose control and roll completely. My side airbags did not deploy causing a concussion. I have some memory loss and back and neck injuries. My Jeep rolled onto a median causing the roof to cave in from the center of the car to the passenger side during the roll over.”

“Less that 3 yrs old and just over 44,000 miles, my 2008 Jeep patriot's front bearings & ball joints are bad. I have not driven this vehicle hard by any means, mostly highway miles. I was told by the dealership that I could loose a wheel just by hitting one bad pothole. This is a very serious safety concern for me & my children, especially since we travel at over 55mph most of the time.”

“I bought my Jeep in sept of 2010, took it for an oil change in dec,2010. Was told I needed to replace the left lower control arm, I was told the patriots were having alot of issues with that part coming out loose straight out of the factory. It makes a loud noise when I drive it. I've had multiple problems including the A/C ,check engine light is on for manifold problem ,transmission problems all within the two years that I've owned it.”