| Issue ID | 1460939 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11088379 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 15/03/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This car needs to be investigated! Not safe. Multiple problems. I bought this car about a month ago. I was driving on highway with my 5 year old son when the car started shaking and clunking uncontrollably. I pulled over thinking i had a flat tire but did not. Went to mechanic, where they replaced faulty sway bar and also installed an exhaust spring bolt kit that was never installed to begin with. Get the car back to not only have the same issues again along with issues with transmission seeming to slip. I was approaching a red light- again with my son in the car, while breaking- the car jumps rpm and almost ran into car in front of me. Also on cruise control the car wouldn't stop rev'n the engine. It was stuck over 4 rpm. I bought this car for safety but it is far from safe. There was an airbag recall but when i purchased the car it was marked as a seat belt recall. I would of steered clear if i knew about airbag but now i know airbag may not work in crash or will deploy randomly even if it was fixed it's not a legit fix due to electrical?! Also i believe the recall on 2. 4 engines should also be looked into for more possible cars affected. My car follows same problems as those recalled and same engine but mines not recalled. This car clunks in and out of driveways. It feels like it will fall apart. The weather striping is poor allowing water to get in causing moldy smell. The brake lights accumulate water. There seem to be signs of electrical problems however mechanic can't see it. Can't charge phone an listen to radio unless you like static! Same with aux cord, just stopped working. Aside from looking nice- crysler did a terrible job with this particular patriot. Poorly built, not worth the money. They rather have people die or get seriously injured before looking into recalling it right? Multiple attempts to fix it have been made and car is still in the shop. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUFFALO, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1C4NJRFB7EDXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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