Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Jeep Patriot has 45 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
45
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Rear cross members and majority of the subframe rusted out, but this only was an issue 2 years after... |
| Jul 6, 2023 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | Vehicle has a bad wheel bearing. While replacing wheel bearing noticed that the rear subframe was co... |
| Jan 25, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Rear crossmember subframe rusted through. Front crossmember subframe rusting. Vehicle unsafe for dri... |
| Sep 15, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Jeep Patriot 2011 Latitude with severe corrosion to front and rear subframe assemblies. Noted for re... |
| Sep 6, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | The back passenger tire started rubbing and smoking. After getting home, noticed the wheel was at an... |
| Aug 5, 2022 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | Chasis, crossmember suspension broke for corrosion |
| Jul 5, 2022 | SUSPENSION | I took Jeep 2011with only 77,000 miles on it in for new brakes and was told that the REAR SUB FRAME ... |
| Apr 14, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Subframe rust so bad that the car has subsequently been deemed unsafe to drive. It is available for ... |
| Mar 21, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Nov 18, 2021 | SUSPENSION | Rear suspension lower control arm disconnected from the rear crossmember due to crossmember rust. T... |
| Sep 24, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Front cross member (Subframe is completely rusted)Causing a loud thumping noise when applying brakes... |
| Jul 28, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that upon taking her vehicle to an independ... |
| Jul 19, 2021 | SUSPENSION | rust holes in front sub frame |
| Jul 10, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Structural issue/rust - engine cradle - front cross member rusted through on underside of Jeep. The... |
| Apr 27, 2021 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOON AFTER EXITING HIS DRIVEWAY, TH... |
| Apr 25, 2021 | SUSPENSION | Subframe is a hazard |
| Apr 14, 2021 | SUSPENSION | CROSSMEMBERS ROTTED. BRACKETS HOLDING IT ROTTED OFF. DIFFERENTIAL ROTTED. SUBFRAME ROTTED. |
| Dec 7, 2020 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND DETERIORATED, UNSAFE TO DRIVE ANY LONGER. |
| Jun 4, 2020 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | LOUD CLUNK NOISE WHEN DRIVING, NOTICED THE SUB FRAME THAT'S THE CONTROL ARMS ARE CONNECTED TO AND TH... |
| Dec 28, 2019 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE EXPRES... |