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1996 Beaver PatriotProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1996 Beaver Patriot, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage81kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Beaver Patriot has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20
Suspension20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1996 Beaver Patriot recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Beaver.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other Patriot year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Patriot median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Patriot owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1. ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR FACILITY, THE FRAME FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF THE FRAME BEING UNDER ENGINEERED. 2. THIS FRAME FAILURE WILL OCCUR ONLY ONCE AND FOLLOWING IS A QUOTE FROM THE SHOP FOREMAN THAT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS: "THIS IS SERIOUS ISSUE. IF THE FRAME HAD FAILED COMPLETELY,…
Complaint 10239180 · Aug 21, 2008 · 81,000 miles
FRONT SHOCKS BROKE OFF AND THE FRAME RAILS SPLIT ABOVE AND BELOW SHOCK BRACKET. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED TIRE PUNCTURES AND SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. *AK
Complaint 844196 · Aug 3, 1999

Own a 1996 Patriot?

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