| Issue ID | 1310828 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10897450 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 21/08/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Each time i fill the tank with gas and drive down the road the jeep shuts off and loses power instantly. I couldn't get it restarted. Now i'm right in the middle of the road in traffic. No power steering, stopped hard and suddenly. I could not restart the jeep. Several cars just missed from hitting me. I keep trying to start it meanwhile a truck is heading my way behind me. He slams on his breaks, yet a semi truck takes at least six car length to stop. He swerved to avoid hitting me thank god. Now i only put 3/4 of a tank of gas. It's frustrating to travel long distance due to having to stop for gas more often. The scariest thing is the huge chance of it stalling completely with no power and getting hit by other vehicles behind me. The impact of getting hit could kill people due to the harsh sudden stop. Is there anyway this can be investigated and recall the part causing this? This has happened to me three times. I live in a large city so most of the roads are freeways and highway. Speed limit is 65 to 70 mph. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129239 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PRIOR LAKE, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF28W77DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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