| Issue ID | 878736 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10423491 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT FWD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 29/11/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When turning corners, vehicle will dump water inside from the interior dome light, front and rear. This causes driver to be distracted. Because of the water leaking into vehicle the headliner grows mold and mildew. Not only is the musty smell terrible is causes headaches, sneezing, itchy watery eyes witch distract driver. The mold and mildew creates a bio-hazard to into that has to be in vehicle. Chrysler dealer has attempted repair 11 times but vehicle still leaks. Upon investigating this model of jeep apparently there are numerous complaints about water leaking inside vehicle. Water also pours down onto the electronics inside and everyone knows water and electronics don't mix. |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | ROGERS, AR |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FT28W38DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
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| Anti-lock brakes | |
| Cruise control | |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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