Yep, we've had some members reporting it.

There is a 10 year extended warranty from the first date of service for 2008-2012 for vehicles in the following states:

Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin.

If you think this might apply to your vehicle you can PM JeepCares with your VIN number; they can tell you for sure.

 

Yep, we've had some members reporting it.

There is a 10 year extended warranty from the first date of service for 2008-2012 for vehicles in the following states:

Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin.

If you think this might apply to your vehicle you can PM JeepCares with your VIN number; they can tell you for sure.

As a follow up question, were models built in subsequent years built with more rust resistant frames?

 

No idea.

All I've seen are some comments that some suppliers had perhaps used cheaper, low grade metal or the powder coating wasn't done right, surface contamination, etc. but no official announcement other than the recall.

Here's the link:

Front and Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) - 2008-2012 Dodge Caliber & Jeep Compass/Patriot | FCA

NHTSA ID Number: 10140027 Manufacturer Communication Number: 23-007-17 REV. B Summary Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary, replacing the crossmember(s)...

chrysler.oemdtc.com

 

That's what my dealer told me. Jeep used multiple suppliers and some were using a lower grade steel. Frames seem like a strange part to outsource, but who knows. I've also seen a lot of conversation on this site about condensation from the a/c draining onto/into the frame and the constant moisture was causing the rust. After repair it might be smart to crawl under there and check yourself.

If you have to pay for the repair, and I hope you won't, I've seen prices on here in the $1200 range for repair. Not cheap but not the end of the world (or your Patriot) either.

 

That's potential for a new invention. A spray on weld. Kind of like Iron Man in Infinity War in the space ship

 

These threads always relieve any idea for me to have buyer's remorse about getting an annual Krown application. It also relieves anxiety somewhat about driving on the salt and brine laden roads. I, too, think that they apply more now than they did a few decades ago. More people driving that don't want to slow down for anything.

 

I'm with you.

Krown's not in my neighborhood, so it's fluid film at least once a year.

So far so good, the rust spots don't seem to have gotten worse.

 

my subframes on my '12 look like theyve been sitting on the beach for 9 years. considering fluid film. any advice or concerns? its $200 here. does it need reapplying yearly?

 

Man accomplished the welding task in about 39 minutes time , amazing. End product appears like the suspension was manufactured that way. It’s the parts that surround the crossmember that trouble me. Surely don’t feel safe despite it feeling pretty solid presently- just knowing that “rust never sleeps” as old Neil Young once said in a song.

 

i started doing the spray myself because some jackass shop cut into my front subframe to change out stripped out sway bar bushing bolt. but its still flaking off the factory coating quickly. body undercarraige is spotless. $400 a year for that is unreasonable for me.
ty 4 the reply!
any other members have any suggestions/advice?

 

i started doing the spray myself because some jackass shop cut into my front subframe to change out stripped out sway bar bushing bolt. but its still flaking off the factory coating quickly. body undercarraige is spotless. $400 a year for that is unreasonable for me.
ty 4 the reply!
any other members have any suggestions/advice?

I've not had the frame rust problem on either Patriot (2008 and 2014). However, with new cars I usually get cans of the spray undercoating and spray everything I can find under there, especially painted metal.

 

Good luck with the warranty. Jeep only covers the cross members and nothing else. 2010 WI jeep cross members looked like Swiss cheese there " warranty " covered the parts ( cross members) and limited labor. EVERYTHING that is attached to the cross members and that's everything under the jeep is not included so every nut bolt suspension part etc that breaks during disassembly or putting it back together is on your dime. I believe my cost of the extended warranty was around $2200-$2400 dollars

 

basically what im hearing here from fiat/chrysler is: you didnt pay 50k for your car so what do you expect. this will be my last jeep. **** you fiat.

 

For those frustrated:
1) Warranties that you purchase, regardless of the price, are worthless.
2) Give @JeepCares a chance. While they can't back up an aftermarket warranty they may intercede with a dealer and cover the other ancillary parts. I've read on there where they've done that.
3) If Jeep won't cover you, don't go to a dealer for your repair. Why give them any more money? Independent shops usually charge less than a dealer.
4) Realize, too, that a 10 year old vehicle is made of parts that are 10 years old. They may need replacing as well and it would be cheaper in the long run to do it all at once rather than piecemeal.
5) Friendly advice: losing your temper won't get you any concessions from FCA or your dealer. Be as nice as you can and if they won't help you they will at least feel bad about losing a nice customer. Don't make them glad you left!

 

Well put.

 

Maybe find another dealer? Not all dealers are crooks.

 

Giving this one another opportunity to do the right thing / appointment this coming Monday morning to begin required work . I’m anticipating having to spring for some hardware related to the crossmembers - especially up front. They’re going to give me an estimate of those cost to me upon initial and visual inspection - and BEFORE they start taking it apart.