8.6

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$110
Average Mileage:
54,000 miles
Total Complaints:
28 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (22 reports)
  2. there is no solution, even dealer can't fix (6 reports)
2009 Jeep Patriot windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2009 Jeep Patriot Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #8

May 272011

Patriot

  • CVT transmission
  • 76,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My sunroof began leaking on May 27, 2011. It was during a rainstorm and I had just returned to my car. As I was pulling out of the parking lot it began to 'rain' in my car through the map-light. I took it to the dealership and they pulled everything apart and 'fixed it'. Things were going fine and during another rainstorm, as I was pulling out of my driveway, rain began to pour out of my map-light, flashlight in the rear, and through the holes where the airbags are. It is no longer in warranty, but apparently there is an issue with these Jeeps (based on a whole lot of complaints on the forums). I think it's ridiculous there is not a recall to fix these. There could be electrical issues not to mention a distracted driver since it's raining in the car while you're driving and you try to catch the water as best you can to avoid getting everything else wet.

- texasgal832, Houston, TX, US

problem #7

Sep 292012

Patriot Limited V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,100 miles

3 times took car to dealer to fix leak from sunroof. They fix it and fix it.... but when it rains it rains in the car...

- Vincent M., Bronx, NY, US

problem #6

Oct 102012

Patriot Limited 2.3L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,020 miles

I bought this vehicle used in August of this year. Upon the first few rainy days which were light rain I did not see any issues. Then one day we had significant rainfall and my interior dome light filled up with water and poured over me as I turned a corner one day. I did not know what to think other than there must be a leak. So I called the local dealer, left a message and never received a call back. Then it happened again only this time in much more quantity. It leaked so much that my roof liner is stained and it dripped into my radio causing the display to quit working. I called the dealer again and they answered this time and proceeded to tell me to call Chrysler directly. The phone call to Chrysler Jeep went well and I thought I was on the right path. They told me to get an estimate at my own cost of $80. I did. The estimate came back over $3000. I called Chrysler Jeep telling them I did what they asked me to do. They assigned it to a case manager and she investigated the claim with the service advisor at the local dealership. They determined that the drain tubes were blocked by dirt, debris, leaves, etc. and told me that it is a maintenance issue and I should have had this cleaned out to prevent a blockage. I was appalled that they expected me to know that I am supposed to clean out drainage tubes on a vehicle. She said it is a flaw of nature. I told her no it is an engineering flaw and her answer was unacceptable to me that there is nothing that can be done. So I continue to have this problem, spent $80 of my own money on their recommendation and moving forward I am afraid the next time it rains. I don't know what I can do to make this problem go away short of paying the money to get it fixed. I want to get into a classaction suit if there is one.

- dtfulton, Westland, MI, US

problem #5

Dec 112012

Patriot

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

apparently other people have this problem also. It has affected our lights. Sometimes the roof opens and closes all by itself. Sometimes the headlights won't work. The most annoying is that the dealer charges us to clean out the drainage for the sun roof (blocked drainage is what causes the rain to back up into the interior of the car) If this is a design problem, why do we have to pay to have it taken care of?

- Mary A., Philadelphia, PA, US

problem #4

Jun 152010

Patriot Sport 4X2 2.4L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles

Had it back to the dealer about every 10 mos. since it started. After heavy rain the sunroof leaks through the dome light saturating the liner & carpeting. Since it is coming through the dome light, I am afraid of a possible short which may eventually cause a fire. Also build up of mold & mildew at liner & under carpeting. The car is now out of warranty and Chrysler feels they are no longer liable. For as many complaints that there are on this issue, I do not understand why a recall has not been initiated.

- mscardigno, Bolivia, NC, US

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problem #3

Oct 022012

Patriot

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,000 miles

It's leaked on at least ten different occasions. It typically drains when I make turns, getting mine and my passenger's clothes soaked. The water kept pouring out one day that it actually made my radio to stop working. I've taken it to the dealership two different times, which have obviously failed to fix the problem.

- Brittany P., Pittsburgh, PA, US

problem #2

Feb 172012

Patriot 6 cyl

  • CVT transmission
  • 44,125 miles

The sunroof leak has been an ongoing problem since we bought the jeep, new. It's been "repaired" several times. THey blow out the drain lines and tell us not to park near any trees. WTF? Then i take it to the carwash and it leaks again. They tell us not to spray the water to direct at the roof. Water gushing through my dome light has washed down through the dash console and now my hands free (U-Connect) is malfunctioning. The service dept, charged me to look at it and supposedly fixed it. It's still does not work properly. All the console buttons are sticking. This problem started when the jeep had a warranty package. Now that it's no longer under warranty, they charge me to "put a bandaid" on it and tell me stay out of the woods... WITH MY JEEP!!!! When is Chrysler going to take responsibility for this?

- Greg D., Harpers Ferry, WV, US

problem #1

Feb 162009

Patriot Sport 2.4L

  • Manual transmission
  • 820 miles

Had vehicle in 8 times for water leak in sunroof. About to take it back for #9. Am pursuing Ohio lemon law.

- cwing, Toledo, OH, US

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