Recalls: Jeep MK Patriot
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Jeep MK Patriot
2012 Jeep MK Patriot: defective fuel transfer tube and stall condition
In June 2013, a recall was issued for 2012 Jeep Patriot vehicles due to a defective fuel transfer tube. As such, fuel flow could be restricted and the engine may stall in operating conditions such as high temperatures, high altitudes and the use of fuel with high vapour pressure. If the vehicle were to stall unexpectedly, this would pose a safety hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2013/13618).
2010-12 Jeep MK Patriot: airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioner may not deploy #1
In June 2013, a recall was issued for 2010-2012 Jeep Patriot vehicles due to an Occupant Restraint Control Module (ORC) software error. During low speed roll-over events, the software error could result in non-deployment of the seatbelt pretensioner and/or side curtain airbags, thereby increasing the risk of injury to occupants (PRA 2013/13637).
2010-14 Jeep MK Patriot: airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioner may not deploy #2
In October 2016, a recall was issued for 2010-14 Jeep MK Patriot vehicles because a short circuit could cause a negative voltage signal to be transmitted from the front impact sensor wires to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in the event of a collision. This, in turn, could cause a ‘loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability’, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants (PRA 2016/15680).
2014 model year Jeep MK Patriot: daytime running light and turn signal
In December 2013, a recall was issued for 2014 model year Jeep Patriot vehicles. In these vehicles, the opposite daytime running light – rather than the adjacent – would turn off when the turn signal was activated. As a result, the vehicle did not comply with vehicle homologation requirement ECE R48 (PRA 2013/13930).
2015 Jeep MK Patriot: power steering fluid could leak
In February 2016, a recall was issued for 2015 Jeep MK Patriot vehicles because the power steering hose clamp may not have been installed correctly during the manufacturing process. As a result, the low-pressure power steering return hose may detach and cause a large volume of power steering fluid to leak. If the power steering fluid came in contact with an ignition source, a fire in the engine compartment would occur (PRA 2016/15174).
Problems and faults: Jeep MK Patriot
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Jeep MK Patriot: engine doesn’t start/crank
In July 2008, Technical Service Bulletin 08-007-09 REV A was issued for 2007-08 Jeep MK Patriot vehicles that were manufactured on or before 5 May 2008 because the engine may not crank or start due to electronic lock-up of the Wireless Control Module (WCM) – also known as the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM) – and the remote keyless entry (RKE) system does not operate. This may occur because of an electrostatic charge within the Wireless Control Module (WCM). To fix, the WCM needed to be replaced.
2010 Jeep Patriot: front door latches may corrode
In 2013, Jeep UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for Jeep Patriot vehicles that were manufactured from 1 March 2010 to 30 September 2010. For these Jeep Patriot vehicles, the front door latches could corrode – this could result in not being able to open the doors, including when people were in the cabin. For affected vehicles, both front door latches were to be replaced (NCA/2013/011).
Jeep Patriot: Problems and faults
- The odometer/trip switch may not work due to a problem with the network – if so, the instrument cluster module needs to be re-flashed.
- Noises when the air conditioning is running may be from debris, requiring the air conditioning blower to be cleaned; a screen could also be installed on the air intake duct to prevent a recurrence.
- In extremely cold weather, the air conditioning compressor can be damaged by the refrigerant sludging up, requiring the compressor to be replaced with a unit that has a larger diameter drive pulley.
