| Issue ID | 897109 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10440019 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 03/12/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to pull toward the right. Also, there was a loud clunking noise heard from outside of the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that both front lower ball joints were defective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the repair was performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 01/13/12*lj the dealer replaced both front lower control arms and the left outer tie rod. Updated 02/06/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOUISVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF28W48DXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | CROSS CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 502-459-9900 |
| Dealer's city | LOUISVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | KY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 40232 |