| Issue ID | 924499 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10461649 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 11/06/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front end suspension parts were worn and about to fail. Replaced left and right lower control arms, sway bar bushings, sway bar links,bushing sway eliminator. Further driving would have caused catastrophic failure of front end. I don't understand why, with the large number of suspension issues the patriots have not been recalled. All of the failures are occuring at very low mileages and both front and rear suspension elements are failing. All suggesting defective parts used in original manufacture. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35844 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF28W78DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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