| Issue ID | 862456 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10405464 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 13/05/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. The contact stated that the front suspension ball joints failed while driving 65 mph. The front of the vehicle started shaking, wobbling and pulling to one side. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who replaced both ball joints and arms. The front suspension continued to wobble within two weeks of the repair. The vehicle was taken back at the dealer for inspection and more repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 35,925 and the current mileage was 36,210. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35925 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALTOONA , IA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 65 |
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