Long time since I've posted. Kept saying I would sell the Pat and never did. Now I wish I did. In last few months, I've needed new rotors, new brakes, new ball joints, multiple alignments and, of course, tires. This will probably be my last Jeep. Chrysler parts are no good.
Ball Joints went to crap
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Long time since I've posted. Kept saying I would sell the Pat and never did. Now I wish I did. In last few months, I've needed new rotors, new brakes, new ball joints, multiple alignments and, of course, tires. This will probably be my last Jeep. Chrysler parts are no good.
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All those items are normal wear-and-tear items.
Your signature says you're driving a 2010, so I would think you would have expected to purchase these sometime in the past 7 years. Some could make a case otherwise about the ball joints, but everything else I would have definitely planned to have replaced within that time frame.
Your signature says you're driving a 2010, so I would think you would have expected to purchase these sometime in the past 7 years. Some could make a case otherwise about the ball joints, but everything else I would have definitely planned to have replaced within that time frame.
Low miles for a 2010. Only 60,000. This is the 3rd set of tires since the 2nd set went bad because of whatever was going on with the car. The first set also went bad because of the issues. Shouldn't need multiple alignments. Shouldn't need new rotors. The place I got the rotors done thought the dealer was trying to scam me when he saw the mileage, until he looked over it himself.
Disuse can be as bad as overuse. Our Wranlger sat parked on a grassy area for weeks at a time and the rotors rusted. If you're not parked on asphalt, concrete, or in a very dry area, expect the rotors to rust -- and they will tear up the pads.
At 240,000 miles I'm thinking about getting my second set of replacement brakes on my Patriot. They were replaced at about 100,000 miles and the replacement set (from FCA dealer) have gone 140,000 miles. No complaints on my part, but I can tell they aren't as good as they once were.
Ball joints do seem to be a weak point on Patriots, but I replaced the ball joints on my Bravada twice before 80,000 miles. First replacement was under warranty, I paid for the second and there wasn't going to be a third set since I was also having trouble with my fuel injectors.
When a vehicle gets to be 6-7 years old, ya gotta expect repairs.
At 240,000 miles I'm thinking about getting my second set of replacement brakes on my Patriot. They were replaced at about 100,000 miles and the replacement set (from FCA dealer) have gone 140,000 miles. No complaints on my part, but I can tell they aren't as good as they once were.
Ball joints do seem to be a weak point on Patriots, but I replaced the ball joints on my Bravada twice before 80,000 miles. First replacement was under warranty, I paid for the second and there wasn't going to be a third set since I was also having trouble with my fuel injectors.
When a vehicle gets to be 6-7 years old, ya gotta expect repairs.
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That IS a lot of tires, Ill give you that. Definitely something going on there. But its really hard to say how long those other items should last without the full story. As an example, if you drive hard and have to slam on the brakes often, they wont last.
As far as alignments, there's no real guideline, but generally its recommended ever 2-3 years.
Hopefully your next vehicle treats you better. :Racing:
Alignments. I've only had mine done once (around 200,000 miles) and the dealership couldn't do the rears because the bolts were frozen and the mechanic said the rear really wasn't far off.
Tires. My OEM's (GY Eagle LS-2s) practically evaporated. I'm thinking 30-35,000 miles. Wifey's Patriot had the same OEMs and lasted to around 50,000.
I put a set of generics on mine and so many failed and I kept getting pro-rated replacements (3 out of 4) that I honestly can't tell you for sure how long they lasted. Frankly, too long.
I've been using General Altimax Arctics for winter and considering they are snow tires they've lasted several seasons. I run General RT43s for summer and they seem to be lasting much better than either set of the OEMs.
Agreed, your tires don't seem to be lasting long, but if you've got ball-joint problems that could be the reason. I've seen tires with deep tread on one side and no tread on the other. Those tires are only lasting 1/2 as long as they should.
Tires. My OEM's (GY Eagle LS-2s) practically evaporated. I'm thinking 30-35,000 miles. Wifey's Patriot had the same OEMs and lasted to around 50,000.
I put a set of generics on mine and so many failed and I kept getting pro-rated replacements (3 out of 4) that I honestly can't tell you for sure how long they lasted. Frankly, too long.
I've been using General Altimax Arctics for winter and considering they are snow tires they've lasted several seasons. I run General RT43s for summer and they seem to be lasting much better than either set of the OEMs.
Agreed, your tires don't seem to be lasting long, but if you've got ball-joint problems that could be the reason. I've seen tires with deep tread on one side and no tread on the other. Those tires are only lasting 1/2 as long as they should.
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When things go bad, usually there is a cause. Premature tire wear is a symptom of something else: poopy tire quality, suspension problems, poor driving habits, lack of maintenance (rotations, pressure), age.....tire rubber degrades after 6 years +/-, sometimes faster in desert conditions. Not addressing the root cause is akin to putting multiple band aids on the disease.
Brake rotors at 60,000 miles? Its not uncommon, but one great thing about the Patriot is that people are reporting phenomenal brake life. Did you ever service the calipers? The pin lubricant doesn't last forever. When it dries up, the caliper pads drag on the rotor, causing excessive heat and wear. Brake fluid should be changed every 2 to 5 years also, as it degrades from moisture absorption, causing interior corrosion that affects the caliper piston seals and operation.
Preventive maintenance goes a long way.
If I am off base, I apologize. Not intending to be snarky.
It does irritate me when people state they are giving up on a brand, not knowing that most other brands can be problematic also. For instance, this woman below is questioning if she will ever buy another Honda product after a problem with her 2014 CRV: I ask why?? Honda is tops in reliability.
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https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/honda_crv.html
Brake rotors at 60,000 miles? Its not uncommon, but one great thing about the Patriot is that people are reporting phenomenal brake life. Did you ever service the calipers? The pin lubricant doesn't last forever. When it dries up, the caliper pads drag on the rotor, causing excessive heat and wear. Brake fluid should be changed every 2 to 5 years also, as it degrades from moisture absorption, causing interior corrosion that affects the caliper piston seals and operation.
Preventive maintenance goes a long way.
If I am off base, I apologize. Not intending to be snarky.
It does irritate me when people state they are giving up on a brand, not knowing that most other brands can be problematic also. For instance, this woman below is questioning if she will ever buy another Honda product after a problem with her 2014 CRV: I ask why?? Honda is tops in reliability.
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/honda_crv.html
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