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2008 Jeep PATRIOT FWD Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	932239
Internal NHTSA #	10467873
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	PATRIOT FWD
Model Year	2008
File date	02/07/12
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Severe steering wheel vibration at elevated speed. Front ball joints shot and cannot be serviced due to design. Replaced front left and front right lower control arms, plus 2 tires with only 11k miles. Problem appears to be sudden/rapid deterioration and catastrophic failure since all 4 tires were replaced at 50k miles with zero evidence of abnormal wear and no steering issues. Vehicle has not been wrecked or driven off-road. Numerous jeep forums and blogs with complaints about the 2008 jeep patriot front suspension. Local jeep dealer service manager claimed never seen this issue before or replaced any lower control arms on this year, make and model. Had work done at independent garage since dealer service manager was apparently not telling the truth or withholding facts.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	61000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FAYETTEVILLE, NC
VIN pattern	1J8FT280X8DXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	60
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2008 Jeep PATRIOT FWD Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Jeep PATRIOT FWD Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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