How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2010 Jeep Patriot?

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints in this area for the 2010 Patriot, which is 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Jeep Patriot suspension or valve stem issues?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area, even though owners specifically asked about one.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 85,000 miles.

Did any suspension-related complaints involve a crash or injury?

Yes, the data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with this problem area for the 2010 Patriot.

What specific parts fail most often on the 2010 Patriot's suspension and wheels?

Owners most often describe corroded valve stems snapping off, worn control arms and ball joints, and rusted-through suspension crossmembers.

2010 Jeep Patriot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Jeep Patriot, 15% of all complaints for the year. The typical failure showed up around 85,000 miles, and no related recalls are on file for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 21; 15% of 136
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 85,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Metal tire pressure sensor valve stems corrode, often from road salt, and snap off suddenly, causing rapid tire deflation while driving.
Front control arms and ball joints wear out or fail, sometimes tied to premature tire wear, and owners report needing replacement of control arms with attached ball joints.
Front and rear suspension crossmembers rust through over time, with owners discovering holes or heavy corrosion during routine maintenance checks.
Tire pressure sensors themselves fail when the metal collar around them corrodes and fractures, letting the sensor sink into the tire and cause a leak.
Owners report replacing multiple valve stems in short succession, with one case describing a stem breaking on the interstate.

When 2010 Jeep Patriot suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 18, 2013, latest Jul 22, 2023.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Jul 2023; peak Feb 2013 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Patriot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201021 (15%)
201162 (19%)
201218 (5%)
20134 (3%)
201414 (3%)
201512 (4%)
201615 (3%)
20173 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2010 Jeep Patriot?: NHTSA recorded 21 complaints in this area for the 2010 Patriot, which is 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Jeep Patriot suspension or valve stem issues?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area, even though owners specifically asked about one.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 85,000 miles.
Did any suspension-related complaints involve a crash or injury?: Yes, the data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with this problem area for the 2010 Patriot.
What specific parts fail most often on the 2010 Patriot's suspension and wheels?: Owners most often describe corroded valve stems snapping off, worn control arms and ball joints, and rusted-through suspension crossmembers.