| Issue ID | 972351 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10504760 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT FWD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 24/02/12 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Whenever i use my heater it leaks a lot of water all over the drivers feet and passengers feet. Also, it leaks so much that you can actually hear the water swishing from side to side behind the dash when you take a turn. This water is very hot and gives you a shocking sensation when it drips on you. The very first time i felt it drip onto me it soaked my shoe and then i eventually felt it through my shoe, while i was driving. I immediately pulled my vehicle over and jumped out of the car and removed my shoe and sock because the water was so hot that it gave me the sensation of something biting me. I thought it was fire ants inside my shoe. This is a dangerous issue. Luckily, i was in a low speed limit neighborhood to where i was able to pull over right away without causing disruption. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MASSILLON, OH |
| 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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| 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 |
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