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2008 Jeep PATRIOT 4X4 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1042029
Internal NHTSA #	10565882
Manufacurer	Chrysler Group LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	PATRIOT 4X4
Model Year	2008
File date	19/02/14
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Over the past year my jeep has been very sluggish, accelerates at higher rpm's than normal, "shifts" rough ( even though it is a cvt and doesn't have gears). For example, when i slow down to make a turn and then proceed to accelerate after the turn, my jeep hesitates to accelerate, the rpm's plummet and then reach to over 3000 rpm's before it slams/jerks into gear to return to around 2000 rpm's. Twice my jeep has shuttered and stalled while at red lights. Last week after backing out of my driveway, as soon as i put it in drive the electronic throttle control light started flashing and dinging at me. My jeep went into "limp mode" and i was not able to travel 8 feet from my driveway. I pulled to the side of the road and attempted to restart my jeep 3 times, and every time i had the same "limp mode"/electronic throttle control issue. The check engine light did not come on at all. The manual states that "if the light is flashing when the engine is running you may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and increased brake pedal effort, and your vehicle may require towing. Immediate service is required.". This does not sound safe. I had it taken to a certified auto mechanic who said it was a throttle body issue and that i would need to have it replaced. However, chrysler/jeep has 1,500-2,000 throttle bodies on back order and i was told it would take several months to even receive the part. I'm glad that my jeep did not stall or go into "limp mode" while traveling on the highway as this could cause a fatal accident. I consider myself lucky, even though i am now making car payments on a vehicle that will not run. This is also my only vehicle. There must be a major issue with the throttle body to have 1,500-2,000 on back order and should be looked into.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	98000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SHARPSBURG, MD
VIN pattern	1J8FF28W98DXXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	5
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Jeep PATRIOT 4X4 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Jeep PATRIOT 4X4 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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