| Issue ID | 1197041 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10732275 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/06/14 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving along about 45 when my tie rod went. Barely escaped crashing my car. Front tire turned side ways, leaving my car squalling uncontrollable down hill. Thank god there wasn't other vehicles around me, or driving any faster than i was! Neighbor came rushing out hearing the squealing from my tires, thinking there had been accident! So so scary. It could have killed me! Tie rod were replaced just over a year ago, and again they are failing. I'm scared to drive it!! I've replace the tires three times in three years! Rotors, break pads, ball joints. It's a money pit! Se problems keep repeating. Something needs to be done! Before someone dies!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST BATH, ME |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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