| Issue ID | 1558131 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11202987 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 16/04/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Throttle body assembly malfunction: while driving 2014 jeep patriot at approximately 40 mph in a semi-residential area, shortly after exiting the highway, experienced a sudden loss of speed and steering control. Red bolt illuminated on dashboard. Car would not accelerate past 15 mph and steering and braking became difficult. Car immediately towed to repair shop where the throttle body assembly (part 68420395aa) was replaced with a factory part. After reviewing other complaints, this seems like a common problem with the referenced part, and owner/driver is not satisfied with the resolution of replacing a faulty part with with a faulty part for a total of $800. Mileage on car at time of tba failure = 69,850 with no previous indicators of upcoming failure. Further resolution is needed to ensure safety of all drivers. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69850 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LACEY, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4NJPFA9EDXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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