| Issue ID | 1719432 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11389423 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/01/21 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep patriot. The stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle emitted a grinding sound from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe and cradle had rusted completely through causing a fracture. The contact was informed that both parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SIDMAN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4NJRBB2CDXXXXXX |
| 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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