| Issue ID | 1253590 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10820155 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 23/11/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate in a jerking motion. The vehicle stalled and restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on a separate occasion where the spark plugs and wires were replaced. The failure persisted after the repair. The contact mentioned that the failure was contributed to the fuel system. The failure recurred only after refueling and when driving at various speeds. In addition, the steering wheel seized on a separate occasion. The engine was turned off and restarted and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. ..... Updated 02/10/16 *bf the consumer was informed the vehicle needed a new fuel tank in order to fix the issue, updated 02/16/16*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEWARK, DE |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF28W18DXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/01/11 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CARMAN CHRYSLER JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | NEW CASTLE |
| Dealer's state code | DE |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 19720 |