| Issue ID | 689824 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10239674 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/07/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. While driving greater than 40 mph with both rear windows opened, the undercarriage of the vehicle shakes violently. The contact is unable to see oncoming traffic through the side mirror and the noise is unbearable. The manufacturer took a report and stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner; therefore, they would not assist. The dealer agreed with the manufacturer and found no failures. The failure mileage was 4,506 and current mileage was 5,622. Updated 09/25/08 *bf updated 09/26/08. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4506 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CORTLAND, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF28W38DXXXXXX |
| 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 | 02/05/08 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 46 |
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| Dealer's name | GREENWOOD CORTLAND COACH |
| Dealer's telephone number | 330-637-1055 |
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