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2008 Jeep PATRIOT FWD Interior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	688333
Internal NHTSA #	10238486
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	PATRIOT FWD
Model Year	2008
File date	08/07/08
Component	INTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Recurrent water leak through the interior cargo area light/flashlight. The interior light is flooded with water when it is raining or when the car is washed. The water accumulates inside the light and drips to the cargo area. The rear door rubber was changed and a roof seal was repositioned. The dealer has tried to fix the water leak 3 times. I am afraid a fire or short circuit can occur, when the vehicle is in use.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1054
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	AGUADILLA, PR
VIN pattern	1J8FT28W98DXXXXXX
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
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Vehicle speed	0
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2008 Jeep PATRIOT FWD Interior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Jeep PATRIOT FWD Interior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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