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2008 Jeep PATRIOT 4X4 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1144519
Internal NHTSA #	10669437
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	JEEP
Model	PATRIOT 4X4
Model Year	2008
File date	01/01/14
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2008 jeep patriot began making clunking/cracking noises from the front end at approximately 50,000 miles. Took into local jeep dealer and they stated the ball joints were in very poor condition and needed to be replaced via front end lower control arms. After seeing what they were going to charge, took to an alignment shop. While driving to this shop, brakes began grinding. Ball joint failure caused brakes and caliper to be misaligned on the rotor causing the rotors to be damaged. Mechanic pressed in moog ball joints they said would be superior to oem parts and that they replace ball joints on patriot, compass and caliber often. After getting ball joints replaced, the jeep began handling poorly in snow packed road conditions, where the front of the jeep feels uncontrollable and would sway from side to side, all while having total control of the steering wheel. Took back to jeep, they said it was a ball joint issue once again and that the inner tie rods were loose, but didn't think that a slightly loose tie rod would cause the jeep to go from side to side. Purchased new tires, thinking it was aging tires. No luck and vehicle over time has become unsafe to drive on road, even on regular driving conditions. Took to gmc dealer where a well known jeep mechanic works. Confirmed tie rods are loose and strut is leaking. I understand wear and tear on vehicles, but after researching jeep patriot reviews/problems, i came across an even more alarming trends in the front suspension and other http://www. Jeeppatriot. Com/forum/showthread. Php? T=97871 http://www. Jeeppatriot. Com/forum/showthread. Php? T=34529 http://www. Jeeppatriot. Com/forum/showthread. Php? T=41396 http://www. Jeeppatriot. Com/forum/showthread. Php? T=15863 http://www. Edmunds. Com/jeep/patriot/2008/suv/consumer-reviews/ http://www. Cars. Com/jeep/patriot/2008/consumer-reviews/ *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	55000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SPEARFISH, SD
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?	N
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
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Vehicle speed	20
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Jeep PATRIOT 4X4 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Jeep PATRIOT 4X4 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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