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They did have an extended warranty for 2008-2012 for some states, but it's now expired for all previously covered vehicles:

https://www.jeeppatriot.com/posts/1875677/

 

Don't be discouraged. This does not have to be the end of your Patriot. While Jeep Corp won't pay for it, you can get this repaired. Depending on how bad it is, it may not be cost-prohibitive. Get some estimates from different shops. Please stay in touch and let us know how this works out.

 

A bit of perspective:

Prior to my Patriot, I had a 2005 Chevy Colorado. I really liked it, and it served me well until the frame (almost) rusted through. Apparently a not-so-rare issue with that generation of Colorado. Although some folks had managed to reweld the frame, it is typically non-repairable. I had to junk the vehicle.

OTOH - I took my Patriot into my favorite shop to get rear suspension creaks diagnosed, and besides the parts that were causing the noise, the subframe was rusted to the point that it would be inadvisable/pointless/stupid to attach new parts to it. I already had most of the other needed parts, and it cost me $1000 for the subframe replacement (mostly labor). In comparison to my experience with the Colorado, I regard that as a win.

 

Its all rusted, my friend said its like bicycke parts, lol

AFA fixing it, IMO it comes down to whether or not that's the only issue.

If the rest of it is in good condition, then $1800 probably isn't bad considering what you'd have to spend to replace it with another vehicle.

OTOH, if the engine / transmission is also starting to have issues, it may make sense to move on.

 

Ditto Sandstone. My 2008 Patriot needed a new engine harness at 200,000 miles. It had been good to me that far with very little spent beyond regular maintenance. I paid $1200 for the repair and got another 100,000 mile out of it.

OTOH I once traded a vehicle with only a year old with only 30,000 miles on it, but it had been nothing but trouble even while under warranty.

How do you feel about it? Trust your instincts. If you've seen the price of anything new, to me it makes sense to make the old one last as long as you can.

 

tubular and box construction made out of inferior salt water soluble steel. designed to fail.

 

Agree.

And with plenty of holes in it to make sure contaminates can build up inside, just for good measure.

 

Maybe have your mechanic coat it liberally with Fluid Film while they have it elevated.

 

I have a 2008, and while both subframes are now looking rusty and nearing replacement, I think mine lasted as long as they have because I always flushed them out during the winter (on days where the temps rose above 40) and at spring time. All of those holes allow you to really rinse them out with a garden hose quite thoroughly.