| Issue ID | 1617445 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11279147 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 03/10/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When i try to fill the gas tank the fuel will gush back out towards me. The only way that i can get gas into the tank is to gently let it trickle in which takes for ever. I took it to a mechanic and he said this is a very common problem that a vent inside the gas tank is faulty and cannot be repaired. The fix is a new gas tank and about $800. 00 after doing research i found that this is a very common problem with jeeps. Seems to me that having gasoline flush back on you is a very dangerous situation. If you don't know this is going to happen the gasoline gushes out faster than the pump nozzle has a chance to shut it off. If this is so common why hasn't it been addressed? I don't know what kind of proof that i can send you other than a video which i'm willing to do but how do i send it? Engine is off not running sitting at a gas pump. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAPORTE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FF28B79DXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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