2011 Jeep Patriot Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 6%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Jeep Patriot, 6% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall: I had a repair done to my Jeep Patriot two weeks ago. The repairs were over 800$. I had to have the two front control arms, ball joints, and tie rods replaced. As I was driving to work, I lost steering and now not able to drive my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11122870, filed 2018-08, 146,000 miles“Problem recurring on highway and city streets. At all speeds from idle to 75 MPH. The latest was on highway driving 75 MPH car dropped down to 30 MPH and then stalled causing me to lose power steering and braking and almost an accident. The problem is well known to the Jeep manufacturer as stated by dealership. They said the throttle body/ software is the issue and occures in models from 2008 - current then verbally quoted me $650 for repair. I then researched online and found more than 2500 people with the issue and that's just people looking for help.”
NHTSA complaint #11185801, filed 2019-03, 117,000 miles“Death wobble . I experienced this on a short two hour trip where I couldn't control the card. Every time I hit a bump or tired to turn the car was hard to steer. This Jeep has on 40k on it and is 4 years old. I was travelling on the highway and genuinely feared for my life. I was over halfway to my destination so I got off the highway and took the back roads with my hazards on and went slow. The fact that Jeep is unwilling to reimburse me for the cost of the repair is upsetting. But what is more upsetting is how they have not issued a recall on this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10806471, filed 2015-11, 40,000 miles“Took my car into mechanic for four new tires. At that time was told by them that lower ball joints showed signs of abnormal wear and tear. They recommended fixing. As I didn't have the time to get it into the shop at that point, I waited. Took car in for state mandated annual inspection and it failed - at 38000 miles. Not only that but car needed another new tire because ball joint had affected the new tires I just bought. Mechanic stated this shouldn't be happening in a car that's barely 4 years old. I do not do any off road driving - just normal about town and some minimal highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10706448, filed 2015-04, 33,000 miles“While driving the vehicle on the highway the front frame broke and the cv and front drivers side wheel fell off the vehicle, I had to wrestle the vehicle off the road. The vehicle has had to have both front and back replaced with several other parts the dealer had broke in the process of fixing it”
NHTSA complaint #11363211, filed 2020-10, 99,500 milesRelated recalls
- 11V315000Jun 8, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty…Covers: Jeep Patriot 2011, Wrangler 2011, Liberty 2011 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10223677Jul 13, 2017This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary, replacing the crossmember(s). Customers may describe a vibration…
- 10140027Mar 10, 2017Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary…
- 10043590Jan 20, 2012Chrysler: may be a whine noise coming from the power steering during all driving conditions. When steering left or right or changing the engine rpm may effect the noise.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 25 | 5% |
| 2015 | 30 | 9% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 6% |
| 2010 | 14 | 10% |
| 2009 | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Patriot
66 complaintsSuspension
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Jeep Patriot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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