| Issue ID | 857457 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10399651 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/03/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 jeep patriot interior water leak from map lights and a posts after rain or washing. Evidently a major problem with jeep patriot and other jeep models. So far, no recall, but dealers can not fix it. Once there is enough water inside on the floor boards and in head liner the mold problems begin. When moving the water comes through the map lights and a post like a waterfall, splashing on dash and seats, etc. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOT SPRINGS, SD |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF48W57DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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