[NewGuy]

The title basically says it all. I just got a 2011 Jeep Patriot, FWD used from a guy my dad knows. I noticed that I have a very distinct vibration that only happens when merging or making wide turns to the right, going 20 mph or more. When making tight turns I am going too slow to notice anything. I have already replaced both the driver-side and passenger-side CV Axles. I did notice that the lower ball joint on the passenger side was shot, but from all of the digging I've done, that typically wouldn't be causing this specific issue. I've combed through pretty much every post about vibrations on this forum and haven't found anything. Any help identifying the issue would be greatly appreciated, as well would any tips on how I could pinpoint where the vibration is coming from, because right now I'm having trouble with that as well.

 

[Sandstone]

I'd check the drivers side wheel bearings, when you turn right it throws more load on them.

And BTW, welcome!

 

[derfoh]

If the ball joint becomes worn or damaged, it can cause the suspension to be misaligned, leading to uneven stress and load on the wheel bearing. Fix the ball joint and the bearing and see if you're problem goes away.

 

[Danny15l]

The title basically says it all. I just got a 2011 Jeep Patriot, FWD used from a guy my dad knows. I noticed that I have a very distinct vibration that only happens when merging or making wide turns to the right, going 20 mph or more. When making tight turns I am going too slow to notice anything. I have already replaced both the driver-side and passenger-side CV Axles. I did notice that the lower ball joint on the passenger side was shot, but from all of the digging I've done, that typically wouldn't be causing this specific issue. I've combed through pretty much every post about vibrations on this forum and haven't found anything. Any help identifying the issue would be greatly appreciated, as well would any tips on how I could pinpoint where the vibration is coming from, because right now I'm having trouble with that as well.

I had the same issue when turning left. Thought it was the right rear wheel bearing, but ended up being the opposite side. The old fashioned trick of the side which the weight of the wheel is on won’t work anymore since each hub assembly has an outer and inner bearing/races (Looking at diagram).