NHTSA Complaint #11460903 — 2011 JEEP PATRIOT STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11460903
Vehicle	2011 JEEP PATRIOT
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	April 14, 2022
Date Filed	April 15, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

Subframe rust so bad that the car has subsequently been deemed unsafe to drive. It is available for inspection. Safety put at risk due to insufficient support of frame at contact points of steering and stability mechanisms. Presently, vehicle has. Not been inspected by anyone other than myself and personal mechanic. There was absolutely no safety light, warnings or otherwise to indicate a problem. This apparently has been an ongoing issue with this year/make/model which absolutely needs to initiate a recall.

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