2011 Jeep Patriot power train problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Jeep Patriot — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The component that failed was the front, driver's side subframe. This component and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The sudden and unexpected failure of the subframe on the vehicle, due to excessive rust corrosion, precipitated a series of hazardous events that significantly…”
filed Aug 16, 2024
“Vehicle has a bad wheel bearing. While replacing wheel bearing noticed that the rear subframe was completely rotted/rusted. The corrosion on the rear subframe is far worse than the rest of the vehicle. This vehicle is unsafe to drive in its current state as the crossmember could collapse causing a…”
filed Jul 7, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
U67 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2022
Power Train problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 15 | 25% |
| 2016 Patriot | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 Patriot | 50 | 16% |
| 2014 Patriot | 70 | 13% |
| 2013 Patriot | 19 | 16% |
| 2012 Patriot | 63 | 18% |
| 2010 Patriot | 17 | 13% |
| 2009 Patriot | 37 | 19% |
| 2008 Patriot | 25 | 14% |
| 2007 Patriot | 6 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Jeep Patriot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.