| Issue ID | 840181 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10378266 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT FWD |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 21/01/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After blowing the right rear tire in a pot hole i went to a tire store to have a new tire put on and rotate all tires while there. The store manager showed me the ball joints on the front two tires were very loose. Only 19,000 miles on the jeep patriot 2007. Prior that i did not notice any change in the drive. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OH, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF28W97DXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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