| Issue ID | 837293 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10374939 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 22/12/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot sport (na). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance when the contact was informed that the lower ball joint on the front driver and passenger side were defective. The contact called the dealer who offered no assistance. The contact was awaiting a decision from the manufacturer on whether they would assist in repairs. The failure mileage was 65,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOMERSET, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF28W28DXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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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 | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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