Is a Jeep Patriot unibody?
While Patriot is available with off-road-type nuances, including a four-wheel-drive system with low range, its unibody design (a car underbody, not a truck-like, body-on-frame structure) offers a smoother on-pavement pavement experience.
Is the rear sub frame on a Jeep Patriot?
Rear sub frame just been set as an advisory for this years MOT. The car has 44k miles on, never off road, never seen snow etc etc. Lousy part quality, also an advisory for the front lower suspension rubber.
Why is the sub frame on my Jeep Compass rotted?
Some, not all, of the early years of the Compass/Patriot had this premature rust problem. From what I can see it was because the a/c drain was routed so it dripped condensation onto the frame. As you may know, the Jeep Patriot and Compass are siblings — built on the same platform using the same drive train.
What are the top problems with the Jeep Patriot?
The 2016 model year got a little bit better than the previous years, with the body and paint still being the top problem category. The next highest problem issues with the Jeep Patriot involve the brakes, the engine, and the electrical system.
When did the Jeep Patriot first come out?
The Jeep Patriot first debuted with the Jeep Compass in April 2006 for the next year, and shared a platform with the GS platform, differentiated only by their styling and marketing.
Why is the sub frame on my Jeep Patriot rusting?
We were told that it was manufacture defect of the AC drain runs on or through the sub-frame which accelerates the rusting process. There was a 10 year 150,000 miles extended warranty on this part which has expired but we were unaware of this as it was before we bought the Jeep.
How much does it cost to replace Jeep Patriot subframe?
I’ve had all the issues you describe and more, and Chrysler hasn’t been any help. Spent a fortune on replacing just about everything under the jeep, they all just rust away like steel wool. Just had mine replaced on my 2008 Patriot part was $650 labor $400.
How much does it cost to fix a rusted Jeep Patriot?
So fixing our Jeep will cost ~$3,000 and it’s only worth $4,500! Can’t get my 2008 Jeep Patriot inspected as the front frame holding the steering column has rusted form the inside out, Emailed Chrysler as I know they provided a extended rust protection on the 07 models.
Some, not all, of the early years of the Compass/Patriot had this premature rust problem. From what I can see it was because the a/c drain was routed so it dripped condensation onto the frame. As you may know, the Jeep Patriot and Compass are siblings — built on the same platform using the same drive train.