| Issue ID | 861467 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10404059 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 30/05/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep patriot 4x4. While driving approximately 15 mph the contact heard a loud clanking sound and felt the vehicle shake. The contact was able to continue driving after pulling over to the side of the road briefly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the front driver and passenger side ball joints, tie rod and steering control assembly. The approximate failure mileage was 42,300. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42533 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BALDWIN, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF48W27DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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