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2012 Jeep Patriot Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Jeep Patriot has 9 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Jeep Patriot

Other
69
Powertrain
59
Engine
59
Airbags
50
Electrical
37
Speed Control
17
Fuel System
15
Structure
11
Steering
11
Suspension
9
Tires
3
Seat Belts
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 14, 2021SUSPENSIONRUSTED SUB-FRAME IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE THAT IS COMPLETELY BROKEN. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWS THIS T...
Feb 26, 2021SUSPENSIONTOOK JEEP PATRIOT TO FIRESTONE SERVICE CENTER FOR FULL INSPECTION. UPON COMPLETION OF INSPECTION WAS...
Feb 18, 2021SUSPENSIONVEHICLE FAILED RI SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO CORRODED / COMPROMISED REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. UNDE...
Oct 7, 2020SUSPENSION,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, SHE WAS I...
Aug 1, 2017SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM(1) SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS: HAVE NOT HAD NOTICEABLE ISSUES WITH THESE YET HOWEVER ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A...
Jun 23, 2015SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINTHIS JEEP PATRIOT HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH ACCELERATION, FIRST AND FOREMOST. WHEN DRIVING AT CONS...
Jun 1, 2013SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe subframe and rear cross members are extremely rusted and corroded, resulting in the vehicle bein...
Nov 1, 2012SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL W...
Jan 26, 2012SUSPENSIONMETALLIC CLUNK HEARD WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT OT DRIVEWAY (MAKING A Y TURN). METALLIC CLU...

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