2012 Jeep Patriot steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Jeep Patriot — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front and rear subframe of the jeep has bad corrosin, jeep only has 80,000 miles on it. It is pass the warranty coverage, why is this not a recall?”
filed Jul 13, 2019
“The vehicle shuts off while driving. The battery is fine however I lose all power. It is as if there is no fuel even though I have a ful tank. The traction light comes on along with the check engine light. I roll to a stop and let the jeep sit then turn the key and it starts right up. There is no…”
filed Jan 12, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 Patriot | 24 | 5% |
| 2015 Patriot | 29 | 9% |
| 2014 Patriot | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Patriot | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Patriot | 19 | 6% |
| 2010 Patriot | 14 | 10% |
| 2009 Patriot | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 Patriot | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 Patriot | 8 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.