| Issue ID | 1265769 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10839497 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 02/03/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2011 jeep patriot was purchased new in mid november 2010. It has 42,972 miles on it. I had to replace the tires, one was worn clear down on the inside. The tire supplier said i needed an alignment. When i went in to get an alignment they were unable to do one because my ball joints needed replaced. I've owned this vehicle (my first & last jeep) for 63 1/2 months and driven it less than 677 miles a month or less than 10 miles per day, i should not be replacing my ball joints with these low miles on my car! It is bad enough that i was told not to even drive my car until the parts come in which is going to be another 13 days! Please tell me how this is normal wear & tear on a vehicle that has never been off road and has never had the 4 wheel drive engaged longer than to just pull out of slick spot? Please make this right and recall the jeeps that are having this issue! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42972 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATHENS, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J4NF1GB0BDXXXXXX |
| 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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