How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2012 Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2012 Patriot, which is 5% of its 354 total complaints that year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Patriot suspension or wheels?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2012 Patriot.

At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area on the 2012 Patriot is 69,961 miles.

Did the 2012 Patriot have more suspension complaints than other years?

The 2011 Patriot had 62 complaints in this area (19% share), notably higher than the 18 complaints (5% share) reported for 2012.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these suspension complaints?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 18 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2012 Patriot.

2012 Jeep Patriot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Jeep Patriot, 5% of its 354 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 69,961. No related recall is listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 18; 5% of 354
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 69,961 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe a metallic clunk when pulling out of parking spots or making tight turns, which dealers sometimes could not duplicate.
Some report tires that slowly lose air and need repeated refilling, suspected to be leaking.
One owner reported a front wheel spinning faster than the other, causing the vehicle to pull hard to one side, which a dealer attributed to a manufacturing defect.
A ball joint bolt reportedly broke while turning into a parking spot, damaging the axle, ball joint, and A-arm.
Owners describe tires separating down the middle of the tread while the vehicle was parked or driven at low speed.
Front control arms and bushings reportedly wore out before 72,000 miles, causing steering instability and uneven tire wear.

When 2012 Jeep Patriot suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 27, 2012, latest Jul 14, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Jul 2026; peak Jun 2017 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 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 many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2012 Jeep Patriot have?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2012 Patriot, which is 5% of its 354 total complaints that year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Patriot suspension or wheels?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2012 Patriot.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area on the 2012 Patriot is 69,961 miles.
Did the 2012 Patriot have more suspension complaints than other years?: The 2011 Patriot had 62 complaints in this area (19% share), notably higher than the 18 complaints (5% share) reported for 2012.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these suspension complaints?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 18 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2012 Patriot.