| Issue ID | 908954 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10449545 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/02/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Both lower control arms and tie rods failed at 30,000 miles and under. I just failed my annual pa state safety inspection for the for the second time in 2 years. This year it was the left lower control arm and outer tie rod. Last year, when it failed the safety inspection, it was the opposite side components. My odometer read 30379 miles at the service date. This is listed on the current invoice from a reputable chrysler service center / dealership where i had the work done. Last year's safety inspection failure was at about 23000 miles. I am obviously upset that i have had to spend so much money on this safety issue so early in the life of this vehicle. I am also very concerned for the welfare of other owners which may not have required state inspections like i have where i live. I am thankful for the inspections and the mechanic who recognized the issue and possibly saved me from a future accident. I started doing some homework finding that this is a common problem on these vehicles. I found this by looking at many different independent jeep owner websites, blogs, and even complaints found on the nhtsa website. I do not drive aggressively, go off-roading or any other thing like that which may have contributed to this problem. I am very disappointed that chrysler has not taken any responsibility for this safety concern to date. In fact, when i sent an email to chrysler i was given a stock reply amounting to "we are sorry for your trouble but we can't make a diagnosis on your vehicle. Please go to a licensed chrysler service center. Please report your safety concern with nhtsa. Have a nice day!" ... And here i am. I wonder if they even read my email because i already had the work done. Hopefully somebody will take care of this before people get hurt or have to pay over a thousand dollars for repairing safety issues chrysler should be addressing. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30379 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | READING, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF28W88DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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