| Issue ID | 810388 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10350380 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/06/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. While driving with the cruise control set at 70 mph, the transmission warning light illuminated causing the vehicle speed to independently drop from 70 to 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The computer was reset however the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer where the contact was advised that the failure could only be diagnosed while it occurred. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 142,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | QUEENS BURY, NY |
| 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? | |
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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 | 70 |
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