10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 88,563 miles
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The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. Within less than six months of owning the vehicle, the rpms raced, the vehicle ran hot, and an abnormal noise was coming from the engine. In addition, the transmission idled roughly and the air bag warning indicator flashed. The dealer (nyle maxwell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of taylor, 14150 us-79, taylor, tx 76574, (512) 218-5300) was contacted. The vehicle was also serviced by South point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (5210 S ih 35 frontage rd, austin, tx 78745, (512) 782-2163) for routine maintenance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 500.
- Austin, TX, USA
The airbag light and chimes constantly go on and off. I work a mile from home and the airbag light comes on and the chime sounds 10-15 per trip to work. The problem happens when the car is stationary or while driving any speed, and rain or shine.
- Cedar Lake, IN, USA
Side airbag deployment while driving stopped at a red light no impact.
- Phila, PA, USA
Takata recall: Use SUV purchase in 2014 from korner Ford. Air bag light is coming on every 30 seconds for know reason. This should be covered under all warrenties as a safety hazard and not wear and tear. Stationary in public parking lot as I started the ignition. Has been on for 1 week as of to-date 03/31/2016. Verbally told that I had bumper to bumper coverage. Person is no longer there and my coverage is limited.
- Syracuse, NY, USA
The contact owned a 2009 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a pole. As a result, the vehicle flipped multiple times and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruising that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
- Beaumont, TX, USA
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA