nope. havnt exp it yet. course only have 4500 on the jeep and got it sep of 06

 

similar thing

I experience more of a grinding sound when turning
Also started at about 16k miles

 

my suspension creaks also when ever it has to work i.e bumps

also getting grinding chattering noise.

not impressed given I've done less than 4k miles

would like to know how you folks got on with your service on this

cheers

 

mine does it to, but its been doing it since like 4-5000 km, now i got 23000, but from what i think it is, i think it is the door seals and body flex im guessin

 

Our Patriot at 14,000 miles started creaking at slow speeds and when turning. Dealer says its defective rubber bushings around the front springs. Due to be replaced by the dealer at the end of the week.

 

Woodturner, I've had the exact same issue for a long time now. A very slight creeking when I turn sharply at slow speeds. I really don't mind because I can't even hear it with the radio is on. Did the dealer make this out to be a big deal? Something that must be fixed? It's not getting any worse or louder as far as I could tell.

 

Got about 19,000 miles on mine and I had the squeaky front suspension until I installed the Rocky Road lift kit. Used to make noise from about the half way point to full lock in either direction. No more squeaks...but the front end rattle is worse. Cake, eat it too...etc, etc.

 

same thing here, 1000k on mine. Notice it with the door open when i get out.

 

I hear a little creek going over speed bumps, nothing significant.

 

I'm getting creaking from the left rear. When I open the rear hatch and push up and down that's how I found out where it came from. Also when I have no load on I get clunking from the rear when I hit any kind of bump. Sounds like the old days when the shocks were finished. I've got 27 klms and will have the dealer take a look at the next oil change.

 

I have not noticed any creaking but just had my right front CV boot replaced because it was cracked / leaking a little.

Car seems a little quieter up front now.

 

I had a little creak and groan coming from the door seals. I gave them a quick wipe with my Ice Wax application rag the other day when giving my Riot a slick coat and that stopped them seals from talking to me over every speed bump or body twist.

A little lube never hurts!

 

Creaking front suspension

Have my 08 Pat in for service as we speak. Had pretty much the same symptoms but had quite a bit of "creak" as it slowly accelerated from a stop. Just got off the phone with the service dept. and they said they would be replacing the sway bar bushings. I'll report back after I get my Pat back.

 

Have my 08 Pat in for service as we speak. Had pretty much the same symptoms but had quite a bit of "creak" as it slowly accelerated from a stop. Just got off the phone with the service dept. and they said they would be replacing the sway bar bushings. I'll report back after I get my Pat back.

I have the same problem with creaking turning at slow speeds and sometimes over bumps. Its pretty lound and there is ratteling. The mechanic wants to replace the arm for 350.00 sounds like its too much.

 

I had same problem with 2008 Patriot from day 1 (now at 1600km).

I noticed the noise came when hitting a bump or hole, but mainly at rapid/stiff shock movement. It was worse when I hit bump/hole while going in curve to the right.
No noise at other time when suspension travelled slowly.

However when that noise came out, it was like a dry/sharp metal-to-metal noise. Also when driving on a gravel road, it sounded like if I had a metalic box filled with hardware that was rattling under the dash.

I brought it at dealer and managed to reproduce the sound next to the technician.
They simply tighten bolts on the left link arm and left lower tab.
They had seen same problem once before on another brand new Patriot.

Now the sound is gone!

 

Exactly the same problem (and "solution") here but then the noise came out again about a month later. Took it to dealer again and this time they replaced the bolts and now the noise is gone for good! :banana:

Noise came out the first time at 500 Kms (300 miles aprox.).

Ed

 

Have the same problem and my dealer said there is nothing they can do it is normal. I find it hard to believe it is only 4 months old.

 

I used to have a creak in the front at speed bumps too. Now my Patriot is lifted and the creak is gone.

Plenty of *squeekedysqueekedysqueekedy*-sounds coming from it nowadays, though... Part of it is guaranteed to be the gear in the trunk, but there might be some squeeky parts on the car itself, too. I guess that's just par for the course - it's a cheap Jeep. Can't expect everything to be absolutely quiet, I suppose?

 

ya, mine *clunks* at the front suspension when i go over speed bumps. maybe its the cold weather or the slight beating it took thru this winter... i dunno. im scheduled for my 2nd oil change and i will get them to assess at my appt.

 

Eeeps grinding noise here too.
What I had hoped was an esp without light issue is now a sharp left turns issue.

Thing is it is not constant enough to take my tech for a test drive to prove it.

*sigh* not looking forward to the dealer runaround.

Especially since my dealer is next to worthless.

 

If you spray the strut mounts at the top of the shock tower with some white lithium grease this will often relieve most squeaking noises. If you want to get a little more detailed get the appropriate socket and johnson bar and use the nut at the top of the strut to work in the grease, do not remove the nut! Just work it in back and forth. The only other noises i've noticed is just some of the interior dashboard pieces rubbing together, nothing substancial.

 

nah...

took it to the dealer and made them take a test drive with me. they said 'yes', there is an issue and that lots of Pats have had to have their bushings replaced. parts ordered and they will install next week. its a warranty thing, get er done!

 

I have the same noise everytime I hit a pot hole or speed bump. I've taken mine to two different Jeep dealers both say they couldn't find a thing! I just took it to Midas and they said it's the left tie rod! Unreal. Midas can find the problem but dealer can't? Also when I had my leather seat split Jeep dealer didn't want to replace it. I think my dealerships just don't want warranty work on the books. I now need to find another Jeep dealership. I'm beginning to hate Jeep Dealerships altogether now.

Anyways Deltaboy if you could just ask them to look at your tie rod and see what they say about that. I'll have them look at the bushings etc just to make sure. Thanks.

 

my rear passenger side creeks on every bump i take at slow speeds, didn't really notice it untill i put the lift on, Cake, eat it too...etc, etc. : )
anyone know what type of lube i could use and where to use it

 

Coming from the rear end after lift??

That's the new control arms. I had the same issue.
get a good quality lube and give the control arms a good lube.

Especially the rubber ends and the bolt that goes into the arms and tightens to the frame. Will take a few k's to go away. Mine took about 3000km's.
Also lube the sway bar rubbers.

I still some times get the noise only while giving it good articulation in the bush. But on the roads and bumps all quiet no probs..

When I put the lift in it was loud as fark. But a good quality lube fixed that. Make sure its water proof also.

 

is this issue fixed with the 2009 Patriot?

So the 2009 Patriot is supposed to have an "improved suspension" as they advertise...does anyone know if Chrysler issued an internal fix to the 2009 version? I would like to know because I just got a new job offer in north jersey and most likely will be taking advantage of the military discount and graduate from my honda civic to a jeep patriot. it would just be nice to know if chrysler fixed this with the 2009 version's "new and improved suspension"

thanks!

-josh

 

G'day mate,

Really strange one.
Some report all ok and some not.

I have no idea but to just live with the saying I'ts a Jeep thing.

 

My front suspension makes a clunking noise over speed bumps to. I've mentioned it to the dealership and they will look at it when it goes in for servicing next week.

They are also going to look at the faulty cigarette lighter and the minor pull to the left when driving.

 

Creaking being fixed... Overnited parts...

Dealer is currently fixing my "creaking front suspension" They diagnosed it as the sway bar bushings are bad. I know a lot of these problems have had different fixes, but I am pushing 21,000 miles, so I'm taking it in for everything now. GET THEM FIXED! It's all under warranty. Just blew my first fuse too, might look for the thread on that....

 

Same problem with front suspension. It sounds like it exceeds early when needed. I haven't talked with dealer or service yet, but I'm going in for a mini-service in abt 1.500km and I'm definitely checking it.