Posted By: Powerflow
2014 Jeep Patriot: Source of an Underbody Banging? - 07/09/22 01:27 AM
I have a 2014 Patriot 4X4 with the 2.4 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission that has an intermittent banging from under the body. It sounds like metal-on-metal hammering. It's intermittent but seems to happen under acceleration from a stop. The noise almost sounds like the muffler is hitting the chassis and thumping.
My friend who does my repairs, as well as his friend who is a tech at a Jeep dealer, can't find the source. They did a thorough check of things and it all looks good. My friend went on vacation, so more diagnosis is on hold for a week or two. There isn't anything similar discussed in Jeep tech lines.
Has anyone else come across this concern? Any ideas appreciated.
Thanks,
Harold
My friend who does my repairs, as well as his friend who is a tech at a Jeep dealer, can't find the source. They did a thorough check of things and it all looks good. My friend went on vacation, so more diagnosis is on hold for a week or two. There isn't anything similar discussed in Jeep tech lines.
Has anyone else come across this concern? Any ideas appreciated.
Thanks,
Harold