| Issue ID | 1706552 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11376280 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 15/11/20 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The electronic throttle control system warning light came on during highway travel and the vehicle slowed down due to lack of power. It happened quickly and posed a danger as i was not able to pull over immediately. The car was unable to go faster than 20mph and i had to have it towed 70 miles home. This failure has happened with only 33k miles. This sudden and early failure created a dangerous situation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33400 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOISE, ID |
| VIN pattern | 1C4NJRBB8GDXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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