| Issue ID | 1373607 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10980784 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 24/04/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The sunroof on the 2010 jeep patriot does not seal against the exterior of the vehicle allowing more water into the cabin then the two drains can handle. The drains clog easily due to the excess water making the issue even worse. Water enters the car as the sunroof water pan fills up and leaks out of the cabin dome light and down the sides of the car. Water then enters electrical components behind the dash resulting in radio failure, shorting multiple components that prevent the car from turning off without removing the iod fuse, and causing the engine water temperature to peg. Dealerships have tried multiple solutions even when the vehicle was under warranty, but the issue remains and they have begun to claim it it a drain maintenance issue and not a manufacturing defect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMINGOTN, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1J4NT2GA6ADXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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