| Issue ID | 1293455 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10876648 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 25/06/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The subframe on this vehicle is rusted through this seems to be a problem on several chrysler product's dealership said it needs replaced but chrysler will not cover any portion of the cost this is a obvious safety defect with their product and should be taken care of my mechanic said when this breaks apart i will loose control of steering reading on several forums this is a wide spread problem with their vehicles a seven year old vehicle should not have major structural issues contacting chrysler customer assist was no help they said they would not help with the cost even after a chrysler dealership said it was rotted out and needs replaced before it breaks and cause's an accident i had read that they extended the warranty on the 07 model years because of this major defect now they need to step up and include the later model years i would encourage anyone looking at a chrysler product to do your research before buying |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108102 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MEDINA, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FF28B89DXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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