| Issue ID | 835947 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10373552 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT FWD |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 30/12/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Took my 2007 jeep patriot in for a oil change, was told that the tie rod's were very lose. The mechanic did not want me to drive it home for fear of the tie rods breaking lose and causing me to crash. My warranty has expired and i did not have the 700. 00 to fix it. Mechanic said this should not happen on a vehicle with only 55,000 miles on it. Updated 11/01/11*lj the lower control arm was also replaced. Updated 11/02/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WALBRIDGE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FT28W77DXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/04/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | TMZ AUTOMOTIVE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 419-837-9700 |
| Dealer's city | STONY RIDGE |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 43463 |