{"count":446,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11762847,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/05/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"09/08/2026","vin":"1J8FT28W78D","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, EBS, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V493000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11545626,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/19/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"09/20/2023","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"The vehicle stalls after a gas fill up. Daughter was stuck in traffic. No Power steering, brakes, etc. Started back up. very dangerous. This has happened after every fill up.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11533262,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/19/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"07/19/2023","vin":"1J8FF28W48D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"Car stalls after fill up. NUMEROUS online Jeep forums have noted this issue for years. There seems to be an issue with the \u201cvapor canister\u201d.  Recall was apparently issued for 2011 model - but not older models.  It is intermittent yet consistent problem over past few months.  Please note that an Engine stall leaves steering wheel LOCKED and unable to maneuver car for a period until can restart. Can leave driver on a VERY DANGEROUS situation traveling at speed !","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11526803,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/13/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"06/13/2023","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Water leaks in through the sunroof and top racks and leaks out the dome lights inside of the car","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11515201,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/03/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"04/03/2023","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"My 2008 Jeep Patriot with 100,000 miles on it both front and rear subframes are completely rotted and unsafe I need some help I can't afford all this repair I'm disabled I'm working with my local mechanic I need you guys to help pay for some of this","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11475470,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/23/2022","vin":"1J8FT28078D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE","summary":"Front and rear crossmembers are rusted through. Replaced front subframe for $1008.00 in 2021. Available for inspection. Could come to a complete stop if it breaks. Confirmed by independent service center. Not inspected yet. Front squeak heard 2021. Rear squeak heard 2022. This is my 2nd jeep patriot & both jeeps front & rear crossmembers are rusted through breaking apart.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11463766,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/07/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/08/2022","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"UNKNOWN After I fill up on gas at different stations I had the car  sputter and die after filling up til the nozzle stopped itself went to go start the car the first time it happened I got maybe half a mile down the road and stopped at a light and the car died. The second time I was at another gas station and I forgot to shut the car off because it was freezing cold felt like a negative 10 I went to go leave and thought oh crap let me shut it off for a second so the gas would register faster of what I had then if I left it on. I went to go drive away then and the car wouldn\u2019t move I thought great what could it be well I looked down and I wasn\u2019t \u201con\u201d so I restarted the car and I could tell the car started and I sat for a few and it died. I waited a few seconds and started it again and sat for a few and then was able to go about my business. The third time I filled up and didn't think anything of it because it had been awhile since it happened but I pulled out on the street and it was at a T intersection and I was coming up and to the left well when I turned I died and the light had changed to green I was barely able to make it into the turn lane from when I coasted I shut it off and turned it back on again and we were good. Well this is what happened last night I went to the gas station filled up and sat there for a second and went to start car and it died I wait a few did it again it died. I did this like 4-5 times and I wasn't far from home so I said let's just hurry up and get home. So I got it started and I was pushing the gas as little to keep it from dying and it made it about a mile down the road and acted like it was about to shut off. I made it home sat in the driveway for about 20 mins and it acted fine.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11441454,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/15/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"11/23/2021","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"My airbag light on the dash board comes on and will not go away.  I have had it twice reset and it does NOT go away.  I was told that Jeep recalled their models but I cannot find a recall for the Patriot model.  Why would all of their other models be recalled and not the Patriot?  Does not make sense.  2008 Jeep Patriot.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11424467,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/14/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"07/12/2021","vin":"1J8FT28W88D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"TIPM problems causing problems with wipers, blinkers. Sometimes can't turn wipers on or off. Passenger side blinkers fast blink. Changed all bulbs but didn't fix. When lights are turned on passenger blinkers fail to work.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11414173,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"04/27/2021","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CAR STALLS WITHIN THE FIRST MINUTE OR SO OF DRIVING AFTER FILLING GAS TANK TO SHUTOFF. WHEN THE ENGINE DIES, SO DOES THE POWER STEERING, CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY. BEGAN SEVERAL YEARS AGO BUT I LIVED WITH IT BY NOT FILLING TANK TO FULL. NOW MY SON DRIVES THE CAR, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT IT MAY HAPPEN WHEN HE IS DRIVING AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT, AND NHTSA MUST DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT AND HOLD CHRYSLTER/JEEP RESPONSIBLE","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11403315,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/05/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/16/2021","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"THE K FRAME IS ROTTED OUT, THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BUT WHEN I TOOK IT UP I CAN'T FIND ONE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11386140,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"01/02/2021","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EVERY TIME I REFILL MY TANK WITH FUEL, THE FIRST SEVERAL MINUTES OF DRIVING THE ENGINE WILL HESITATE AND ALMOST STALL (OR WILL STALL IF DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS). WHILE STOPPED IN IDLE, ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY STALL. ONCE SOME FUEL IS BURNED, THE ENGINE WILL NO LONGER STALL. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR YEARS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11383933,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/14/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"12/17/2020","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DECREASE THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE WHEELS TO LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11375559,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/11/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"11/20/2020","vin":"1J8FF28WX8D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"APPROXIMATELY 12/2018 I HAD TO HAVE MY GAS TANK REPLACED DUE TO A FAULTY ROLLOVER VALVE/FLAPPER/INLET CHECK VALVE LOCATED IN THE GAS TANK.  I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE NEW GAS TANK.  THE COST TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM IS WELL OVER $1400 AND TO HAVE TO DO THE SAME REPAIR TWICE IS UNTHINKABLE.  THIS HAS TO BE SOME SORT OF SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL, BECAUSE IF THESE VALVES/FLAPPERS ARE SUPPOSED TO EXPEL AIR FROM THE SYSTEM, COULDN'T THIS BE HARMING MY VEHICLE MORE AND/OR CAUSE PRESSURE TO BUILD IN THE TANK?  THERE WAS TSB 14-001-09 REV A ISSUED. CHRYSLER ADMITS THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM AND HAS RECALLED A BUNCH OF JEEPS, DODGES, AND SOME CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VANS. HOWEVER, MY MAKE AND MODEL (08 PATRIOT) IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THEY ISSUED FOR THE GAS TANKS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11365929,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/13/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"10/23/2020","vin":"1J8FT28W08D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"UPON  CHANGING REAR TIRE WE FOUND SEVER FRAME RUST AND REAR AXLE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAIN FRAME. THIS CAME FROM AN MECHANIC'S THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO AND SHOULD BE PARKED","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11364412,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/01/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"10/14/2020","vin":"1J8FT28078D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"I WAS INFORMED BY A SHOP AT AN OIL CHANGE THAT THE JEEP PATRIOT 2008 HAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION AND IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS JEEP HAS BEEN SERVICED MANY TIMES AT A JEEP DEALER IN THE PAST AND HAVE NEVER BEEN INFORMED OF ANY RUST .WITH THIS INFO WE HAVE RESEARCHED 2008 PATRIOTS AND HAVE DISCOVERED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH RUST AND CORROSION . I WILL REACH OUT TO THE JEEP DEALER AS WE PURCHASED A LIFE TIME MAXIMUM WARRANTY AT PURCHASE WHEN WE BOUGHT NEW .","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11364193,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/31/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"10/13/2020","vin":"1J8FT28068D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 ALTERNATORS THROUGHOUT THE PAST 2 MONTHS DUE TO A ELECTRIC PROBLEM. MY BATTERY LIGHT BECAME ILLUMINATED EACH TIME I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY GOING AROUND 70 MPH. THE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR TELLS ME MY BATTERY IS NOT PROPERLY CHARGING DUE TO MY ALTERNATOR. THIS LEADS TO IT HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER IN MY CAR AS I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC AND THAT THE PROBLEM WITH KEEP HAPPENING UNTIL I GET ANOTHER COMPUTER WHICH COSTS A GOOD AMOUNT TO HAVE REPLACED OR FIXED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11363323,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/07/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"10/08/2020","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL THE SERVICE LIGHTS COME ON  ENGINE STALLS OUT ABOUT HALF A MILE DOWN THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN THE ENGINE GOES OUT SO YOU CANT EVEN COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11343735,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/06/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"08/06/2020","vin":"1J8FF48W48D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK TO NORMAL LEVEL, CAR STALLED AND LOST CONTROLS OF VEHICLE","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11340706,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/15/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"07/21/2020","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FILLED UP GAS TANK AND CAR STALLED AT STOP LIGHT SHORTLY AFTER. PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AFTER A 5-MINUTE DRIVE AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND CAR HAD STALLED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11338942,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/07/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"07/12/2020","vin":"1J8FT28078D","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I HAVE HAD THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS AS TO WHY MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND ALL THAT'S LEFT IS THE ABS MODULE. I KNOW OTHER PATRIOT OWNERS THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND IT AFFECTS THE DRIVING ON MY VEHICLE. SEEMS LIKE MY BRAKES AREN'T WORKING QUITE RIGHT WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11337858,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/19/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"07/07/2020","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I MADE A U-TURN IN MY VEHICLE ON A TOWN STREET , AS I COMPLETED THE U-TURN THE VEHICLES REAR SUSPENSION BROKE. THE BROKEN SUSPENSION MADE THE VEHICLE FEEL LIKE IT WAS GOING OVER A RUMBLE STRIP, THE SUSPENSION BEING BROKE MADE THE WHEELS TURN IN TOWARDS THE WHEEL WELLS WHERE IT RUBBED AND EVENTUALLY BLEW MY TIRE. I WAS LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PULL OFF SAFELY. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT TOO A AUTO SHOP THEY TOLD ME THE SUSPENSION RUSTED IN TWO .IT HAD TO BE MOVED WITH A FLAT BED. I HAD THE VEHICLES FRONT FIXED IN JANUARY OF 2017 . WHICH WAS UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE OF COMPLAINTS SO THE VEHICLES REAR TOOK AN EXTRA THREE YEARS TO RUST OUT WHICH IS ONLY TWO YEARS OVER THE WARRANTY. I HAVE ENCLOSED A COPY OF BILL FROM WHEN THEN FRONT WAS DONE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11331839,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/17/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"06/30/2020","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS","summary":"I HAD TO HAVE THE SUBFRAME AND CROSS MEMBER REPLACED ON MY 2008 PATRIOT IN JANUARY 2017, IT HAS RUSTED AGAIN AND THE SAME PARTS NEED REPLACED, IT WAS REPLACED OE PARTS WHICH I FEEL WERE FAULTY. I WAS MAKING A U-TURN ON A SMALL CITY STREET AND MY REAR CROSS MEMBER BROKE, I THOUGHT I RAN OVER A SOMETHING THEN MY STEERING WHEEL SHIMMED , MY TIRES THAT WERE HELD IN THE CROSS MEMBER WERE NOW TILTED IN TO MY CROSS MEMBER MAKING BLACK SMOKE. MY TIRE RUBBED ON MY WHEEL WELL UNTILL BLEW . I WAS VERY LUCKY I WAS NOT GOING FAST WHEN THIS OCCURED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11322529,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/28/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"04/28/2020","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"WENT FOR AN OIL CHANGE, MECHANIC NOTED THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER WAS RUSTED AND, SHOULD IT BREAK, MY TIRES WOULD FOLD IN AND ENGINE WOULD FALL OUT. JEEP RECALLED THOSE PART ON ITS 2007 PATRIOTS, BUT NOT ON 2008, DESPITE WHAT SEEMS TO BE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CRUCIAL PART RUSTING PREMATURELY. I CONTACTED JEEP AND THEY TOLD ME THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN 2017 (THE YEAR WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE) AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.   THIS IS A DIRE MATTER OF SAFETY AND IT'S SHAMEFUL THAT JEEP WON'T LIFT A FINGER TO REPLACE THESE PARTS. REPAIR ESTIMATES ARE $1300-1500 FOR A VEHICLE VALUED BY KBB AT LESS THAN $500.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11315813,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/19/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/03/2020","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"MY REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE BROKE. AND IT NEEDED A SWAY BAR LINK FOR THE SAME SIDE. I BOUGHT A NEW AXLE AND SWAY BAR LINK. MY MECHANIC TOOK OFF MY TIRE TO FIX THE PARTS AND SAID THAT THE FRAME OR SUB FRAME IS COMPLETELY CORRODED AND UNABLE TO HOLD THE SWAY BAR LINK BECAUSE THERE IS NO PLACE TO ATTACH IT. YESTERDAY I WENT TO THE STORE AND THE NEW AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING. VERY UNSAFE AND WHEN I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN MAY 2018 I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT IT. I HAD THE JEEP INSIDE A SHOP TO FIX MY SLAVE CYLINDER IN NOV. 2019 AND A FEW OTHER THINGS AND THEY NEVER EVEN TOLD ME HOW BAD IT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CALLED JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY JEEP. BUT WHEN I DID SOME RESEARCH EVERYONE HAS HAD THE SAME ISSUE I AM HAVING. THERE WAS A RECALL ON ALL JEEPS FOR THE SUB FRAME RUSTING OUT. AND EVERY CUSTOMER SAID JEEP WOULDN'T HELP","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11288461,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/04/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"12/11/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK BROKE AND THE JEEP CAN NO LONGER BE FILLED WITH GAS WITHOUT THE GAS PUMP BELIEVING IT IS ALREADY FULL AND TURNING OFF.  THIS RESULTS IN MANY, MANY ATTEMPTS TO PUT FUEL INTO THE VEHICLE AND GAS LEAKING OUT OF THE FUEL PUMP DOWN THE SIDE OF THE JEEP AND ALL OVER THE GROUND.  MY MECHANIC WAS TRYING TO FIND THE ISSUE AND IN HIS RESEARCH FOUND IT TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT A NON SERVICEABLE PIECE, MEANING THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK MUST BE REPLACED.  THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AND CREATED AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AS WELL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11287946,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"12/09/2019","vin":"1J8FT28WX8D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN OR COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO KEARNY MESA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (8010 BALBOA AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111, (858) 560-7100) AND SAN DIEGO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (777 CAMINO DEL RIO S, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108, (619) 224-4151) TO BE INSPECTED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11287211,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/05/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"12/05/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE GAS TANK AND THEN DRIVE, THE JEEP STALLS, I LOSE STEERING, IT IS NOT SAFE. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11286930,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/02/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"12/04/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EVERY TIME THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED, THE ENGINE STALLS A COUPLE MINUTES AFTER I PULL OUT OF THE GAS STATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED GETTING ON HIGHWAYS AND IS A POTENTIALLY DEADLY SITUATION THAT APPARENTLY IS WELL KNOWN WITH THIS VEHICLE. FOR WHATEVER REASON THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET AND WON'T UNTIL SOMEBODY IS KILLED. PLEASE TAKE ACTION TO GET THIS RECALLED TO REPAIR THE SITUATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON AT LEAST A DOZEN OCCASIONS SO FAR.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11282738,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/25/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"11/27/2019","vin":"1J8FT28W78D","components":"SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I WAS GOING DOWN FERN VALLEY ROAD IN LOUISVILLE, KY AND SOMEONE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES AND TO AVOID COLLISION I SLAMMED ON MINE. I HEARD A CRUNCH AND WHEN I TOOK OFF MY DRIVER SIDE TIRE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS SQUEALING SO I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. MY DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS COCKED SIDEWAYS AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS STRAIGHT. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAD HAPPENED YET SO I JUST GOT IT TOWED. IT APPEARS THE SUBFRAME HAS SNAPPED DUE TO A LARGE AMOUNT OF RUST.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11281854,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"11/22/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THIS ISSUE STARTED A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN OUR 2008 JEEP PATRIOT WAS APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS OLD.  ALMOST EVERY TIME WE FILL THE TANK WITH GAS, IMMEDIATELY TO WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF HOURS THE CAR WILL SHUDDER AND STALL, THEN IT HAS A HARD TIME RESTARTING.  WE HAVE HAD THE VAPOR PURGE VALVE AND CANISTER CHANGED 3 TIMES WHICH SEEMED TO FIX IT THE FIRST 2 TIMES, BUT ONLY TEMPORARILY.  THIS HAS BEEN QUITE DISTURBING SINCE IT HAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC, USUALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A LIGHT OR TO MAKE A TURN, BUT A COUPLE OF TIMES IT STALLED WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE GAS STATION.  IT IS USUALLY OK AFTER SITTING OVER NIGHT, BUT IT HAS HAD THE SAME ISSUE THE FOLLOWING DAY A FEW TIMES.  NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS OR REPAIR SHOPS THAT WE HAVE TALKED TO SEEM TO HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT THE ISSUE COULD BE.  I HAVE FOUND THAT NOT TOPPING OFF THE TANK FULLY, THE ISSUE SEEMS TO OCCUR MUCH LESS OFTEN, BUT THE FEAR OF IT STALLING WHILE DRIVING IS CONSTANT, AND IS STILL A MAJOR ISSUE TO THIS DAY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11271438,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/28/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"10/28/2019","vin":"1J8FF48W78D","components":"STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK THIS MORNING, MY CAR SPUTTERED AND STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION IMMEDIATELY AFTER I LEFT GAS STATION. I WAS YIELDING TO TURN LEFT TO ENTER THE NORTHBOUND LANES OF I-69. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE FOR QUITE AWHILE NOW AND MY MECHANIC HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND AN ISSUE SINCE IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I FILL UP THE GAS TANK. I DECIDED THIS MORNING TO LOOK FOR OTHER JEEP OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND FOUND A FORUM THAT DATES BACK TO OVER 3 YEARS AGO WITH PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, THEIR FINDINGS HAVE LED TO THE GAS TANK NEEDING TO BE REPLACED IN PART TO A FAULTY PART THAT SITS ON/IN THE GAS TANK. IN THE PAST, I'VE HAD TO TIME TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN ORDER TO MAKE IT THROUGH WITHOUT STALLING BUT OBVIOUSLY THAT DIDN'T WORK TODAY. TYPICALLY, THIS IS ONLY AN ISSUE WHEN I'M DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS OR IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND IS VERY HARD TO TURN TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC. OFTEN TIMES, THE JEEP DOESN'T START RIGHT AWAY. YOU HAVE TO REV THE ENGINE AND THEN PUT IN DRIVE QUICKLY AND TAKE OFF OR IT STALLS AGAIN. IN THE FORUM, SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE TRIED TO REPLACE PARTS FOR QUICK FIXES WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS. THIS SHOULD OBVIOUSLY BE SOMETHING THE CAR MAKERS SHOULD FIX WITHOUT PASSING THE COST ALONG TO THE OWNER.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11270001,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"10/21/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"MY JEEP 2008 PATRIOT STALLS WHEN I AM DRIVING, RIGHT AFTER I FILL THE FUEL TANK. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM AT FIRST AND HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED SEVERAL TIMES! I TOOK IT TO A COUPLE OF GARAGES WHO COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE COMPUTER DOESN'T SHOW ANY RELATED CODES. NOW I HAVE TO STOP FILLING MY TANK TO THE TOP OR ELSE IT WILL STALL 5 OR 6 TIMES FOR THE FIRST 10 MILES OR SO. IT'S A HARD, SUDDEN STALL, AND I LOSE ALL POWER STEERING, BREAKS AND CONTROL OF THE CAR. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS! I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE ARTICLES WITH MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, AND AM SURPRISED IT HASN'T BEEN RECALLED CONSIDERING HOW DANGEROUS THIS IS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11266178,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/07/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"10/04/2019","vin":"1J8FT28008D","components":"POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"I'M ABLE TO PUT MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT IN GEARS BIT WHEN I PUT IT INTO DRIVE MY VEICHLE  WON'T MOVE FORWARD. BEFORE THIS HAPPENS MY THERMOSTAT TRANSMISSION O2 HEAT SENSOR CAME ON AND WAS DIFFICULT TO GAIN SPEED. I WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT MY JEEP OFF AND LET IT COOL OFF BEFORE STARRING IT BACK AND WAS FINE AFTER THE SENSOR WENT OFF.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11246126,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/15/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"08/23/2019","vin":"1J8FF48W98D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11244728,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"08/18/2019","vin":"1J8FT48W38D","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN TURNING ON AND OFF FOR OVER A YEAR. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT WHEN IT FIRST CAME ON AND THEY WANTED OVER $600 TO FIX THE CLOCK SPRING. DUE TO NOT HAVING FUNDS TO FIX IT, IT'S STILL UNDERGOING. THE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF ALL THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF DRIVING.  I HAVE READ SEVERAL REVIEWS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES FOR YEARS NOW SO WHY HASN'T IT BEEN RECALLED YET.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11243447,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/12/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"08/13/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"NEVER RECEIVED EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION ON FRONT AND REAR CROSSMEMBER CORROSION (X69 WARRANTY EXTENSION).  HAVE ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE AT DEALER.  THEY NEVER MENTIONED THE EXTENDED COVERAGE NOR DID THEY TELL ME AFTER ANY OF THE SERVICE THERE WAS A RUST ISSUE.  NOW THEY REFUSE TO COVER THIS REPAIR.  I ALSO HAVE THE LIFETIME MOPAR MAXIMUM CARE.  THEY ALSO WON'T COVER BECAUSE THEY SAY THE PART FAILURE IS DUE TO RUST.  TGE PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT SHOULD ALL BE COVERED.  THEY ARE:REAR CROSSMEMBER - REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS - BOTH REAR CALIPERS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11230796,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/07/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"07/10/2019","vin":"1J8FF28WX8D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A STATE INSPECTION SITE, BUT FAILED DUE TO SEVERE RUST OF THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM SHORKEY NORTH HILLS CHRYSLER JEEP (7670 MCKNIGHT RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11230094,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/20/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"07/08/2019","vin":"1J8FF48W58D","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"MY COMPLAINT IS THAT A WEEK LATER AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE WENT TO A MECHANIC TO READ US THE SIGNS AND HAS SO MANY ISSUES WRONG WITH IT AND THE MILES ARE LOW ON THE VEHICLE BUT REALLY HIGH ON HISTORY. WATER COMES INSIDE MY VEHICLE MAKING IT FLOOD. ALSO WHEN WE DRIVE WE TRY TO ACCELERATE AND THE SPEED STAYS AT 20MPH AND MAKES TICKING NOISE. THIS IS NOT SAFE ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M WITH MY KIDS. I TRY SWITCHING LANES AND IT TAKES TIME TO SWITCH LANES OR MAKE TURN BECAUSE OF HOW SLOW THE ACCELERATION IS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11223024,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/14/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"06/27/2019","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I FILLED UP THE JEEP WITH GAS WHILE STATIONARY AND OFF.  I TURNED ON THE JEEP AND THE ENGINE TURNED OVER FINE.  I STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN WHILE EXITING THE GAS STATION, AND THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE WHEEL LOCKED.  THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL UP.  THE ENGINE STALLS FOR SEVERAL DAYS AFTER FILL UP ANYTIME I COME TO A FULL STOP.  THANKFULLY, I HAVE YET TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT BUT, I NO LONGER FEEL CONFIDENT THAT THIS VEHICLE WILL REMAIN RELIABLE. THIS MALFUNCTION COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS OR THE INABILITY TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY IN AN EMERGENCY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11222266,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/22/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"06/24/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"VEHICLE HAS A RECURRING PROBLEM WHEN DRIVING EXTENDED DISTANCES OR IN HILLY AREAS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BEGIN WHINING AND TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT WILL TURN ON, VEHICLE WILL THEN LOSE POWER AND WILL HAVE TO BE PULLED OVER ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE IT COOLS DOWN ENOUGH TO DRIVE ANOTHER TEN MINUTES. AFTER HAVING IT EXAMINED BY A MECHANIC, I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE WITH THE 2005-2010 JEEP PATRIOTS EQUIPPED WITH CVT TRANSMISSIONS AND REQUIRES A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT, AND THAT IF IT IS REPLACED WITH THE SAME TRANSMISSION, I CAN EXPECT THE SAME ISSUE LATER ON.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11218487,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/03/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"06/07/2019","vin":"1J8FF48W88D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"IN AUGUST OF 2018 I HAVE MY CAR IN THE DEALERSHIP GETTING A REAR WHEEL BEARING, CV AXLE CHANGED OUT.  THIS YEAR I HAD IT IN THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT DIFFERENT REAR WHEEL BEARING.    DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THEN THAT MY VEHICLE CROSS MEMBERS & SUB FRAME IN BOTH FRONT & REAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND QUOTED ME ACCORDINGLY.  I FEEL THAT THE SUB FRAMES & CROSS MEMBERS HAVE BEEN RUSTY SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED FROM THIS DEALERSHIP IN 2015.    WHEN I FOUND INFORMATION ON THE X69 EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS EXACT RUST ISSUE, I FEEL THAT I HAVE BEEN TAKEN A FOOL THAT THE DEALERSHIP NEGLECTED TO ALERT ME IN 2018 WHEN MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AT THE END OF THE YEAR, JUST TO BRING IT UP AGAIN IN 2019 TO MAKE A BUCK.    I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AS WELL (6-3-19).  THEY FEIGNED THEIR VIP SYSTEM WAS DOWN AND COULDN'T LOOK UP DEALERSHIP INFO???  THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK AND EVEN HAD MY CONTACT INFORMATION ON HAND (HOW CAN THEY HAVE THAT INFO JUST FROM ME NAME OR VIN?)    CHRYSLER STILL HASN'T CALLED ME BACK.  I AM PISSED ABOUT THIS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11208490,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/08/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"05/19/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W77D","components":"SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"PURCHASED VEHICLE IN DECEMBER, COMPLAINED OF LOOSE STEERING FROM DAY 1 NICELY, INSPECTION STICKER WAS PUT ON THROUGH DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WHICH I LATER DISCOVERED WAS ON LOCAL NEWS FOR INVESTIGATION OF FRAUD LIKE ACTIVITY, REACHED OUT TO CREDIT ACCEPTANCE, NO RESULTS, LATER DISCOVERED THEY HAVE PAST LAWSUITS, INVESTIGATIONS, COURT RULINGS AGAINST THEM, AS WELL AS DEALERSHIP HAVING MULTIPLE BUSINESS CLAIMS IN MA/NH, I PROCEEDED TO BRING MY CASE TO THE BBB, DISTRICT ATTORNEY AS WELL, TWO WRITTEN ESTIMATES OF VEHICLE NOT BEING SAFE, STILL HAVE ONE OF TWO BALD TIRES FOR EVIDENCE IN MY POSSESSION, PICTURES OF 5 SAFETY LIGHTS ON TO DATE, I HAVE SPENT AT LEAST 500.00 ADDITIONAL REPAIRS, VEHICLE MONTHLY PAYMENT, INSURANCE, INITIAL DEPOSIT AND TRADE IN, I AM A STRUGGLING SOLE PARENT/PROVIDER THAT WAS TIRED OF DEALING WITH MY PRIOR VEHICLE, I HAVE RESEARCH TO PRESENT MY CASE INCLUDING LEMON LAW SUPPORT, LOAN COMPANY ON PROBATION IN NY AND ONE OTHER STATE, I DESPERATELY NEED ASSISTANCE IN THIS CIRCUMSTANCE AS I AM EMPLOYED WITH AMAZON FLEX SUBCONTRACTING AND NEEDING RELIABILITY, I STRUGGLE WITH WRITING SO HOPEFULLY THIS MESSAGE IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHY MANUFACTURERS SHOULD BE LEARNING FROM THEIR MISTAKES, NOT KEEPING HORRIBLY DANGEROUS VEHICLES FOR RESALE, AND I'M GOING TO END THIS NOTE BY GIVING ADDITIONAL INPUT ON HOW UNFAIR IT IS THAT MOPAR WAS FINED 1.7 BILLION DOLLARS, THIS VEHICLE IS VIBRATING WHEN I GET TO 40MPH, MAKING WHISTLING NOISE AT ALL SPEEDS, 5 SAFETY LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES GETTING WORSE AS WELL","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11207717,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"05/15/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W48D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"THE VEHICLE HAS SERIOUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES WHICH STEM MAINLY FROM CORRODING WIRES. I'VE HAD IT AT 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, & 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS ALL FOR THEM TO TELL ME EITHER THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT OR THAT THEY CAN JUST START REPLACING WIRES & HOPE FOR THE BEST BASICALLY EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T WORTH PUTTING THE MONEY INTO AT THIS POINT. THE ELECTRICAL HAS EFFECTED MY BATTERIE (I'VE HAD TO REPLACE 3 BATTERIES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS), AT THIS POINT I HAVE TO HAVE IT ON A BATTERY CHARGER 24/7 WHEN IT ISN'T RUNNING BECAUSE THE IT JUST DRAINS MY BATTERY & WON'T START, 4WD SOMETIMES IT WORKS BUT SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T, AIR CONDITIONING, ENTIRE COMPUTER SYSTEM (WHEN I'D SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF & PULL THE KEY OUT, IT'D STILL BE RUNNING UNTIL IT FINALLY CHOKED ITSELF OUT). I'VE $3,000 INTO THE NEW COMPUTER, $1,000 INTO CORRODING WIRES, & NUMBER NEW BATTERIES AS WELL. AT THIS POINT IT'S A LOST CAUSE. EVERY MACHENIC I'VE SPOKE WITH STATES THAT THESE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE EXTREMELY COMMON WITH JEEP PATRIOT, COMPAS, & COMMANDERS. THEY RECOMMEND FOR PEOPLE NOT TO PURCHASE THEM.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11202826,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/15/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"04/22/2019","vin":"1J8FT28W68D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE","summary":"BRIEF SUMMARY: I PURCHASED THE 2008 PATRIOT IN 2014 WITH 70K MILES. FIRST OCCURANCE OF VEHICLE STALLING AND SHUTTING OFF OCCURED IN 2015 WITH 80K MILES; WHEN THE THROTTLE BODY LIGHT/ ESP BEGAN FLASHING AND SPUTTERED A FEW SECONDS BEFORE IT SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED WITH IN 10 MINUTES. I HAD THE THROTTLE BODY AND GASKET REPAIRED. SINCE THEN THERE HAS BEEN OTHER RANDOM OCCASIONS OF STALLING WHERE THE THROTTLE LIGHT/ ESP AND ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES PRECEDDING A STALL. NOW 2018-19 (107K MILES) I WENT IN FOR DIAGNOSIS BECAUSE MY CAR STALLED AGIN THIS TIME WAS IN BUSY TRAFFIC AND THROTTLE LIGHT, ESP LIGHTS, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THERE IS A CRANKSHAFT ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND STALL THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. I HAD CRANKSHAFT REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS CHANGED, THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANED AND THE ELECTICAL HARNESSES SERVICED TO YET HAVE THE SAME ISSUE OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED 24 HRS AFTER REPAIRS. THE ENGINE, THROTTLEBODY AND ESP LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN WITH IN 24 HOURS BEFORE SHUTTING OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION OF TRAFFIC. I AM NOW HAVING A 3RD INDEPENDENT MECHANIC LOOK INTO THE ISSUE AND SEE IF THERE IS ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE CAUSING THE INTERMITTENT STALLING. I SPOKE WITH JEEP CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY STATED THAT MY PARTICULAR VIN DOESN'T HAVE A RECALL ALTHOUGH OTHER PATRIOTS OF THE SAME CLASS HAVE HAD SAME OCCURENCE AND RECALL YET THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO FOR ME IN THIS CASE TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY ISSUE OR REPAIRS SINCE I AM OUT OF WARRANTY. I STRONGLY RECCOMMEND THAT THE DOT INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER AND REQUIRE JEEP TO EITHER RECALL THE VEHICLE OR REQUIRE JEEP TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES TO SAFE PERFORMANCE ON THE ROADS AND/OR REFUND ME THE PURCHASE PRICE AS I AM STILL IN CONTRACT PAYING FOR A NON FUNCTIONAL RISKY VEHICLE.  *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11197021,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/17/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"04/17/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EACH TIME AFTER FUELING UP THE VEHICLE, IT STALLS OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN A WEEK OF EACH OTHER ON A CITY STREET AFTER LEAVING THE GAS STATION. THE FIRST TIME MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR STALLED OUT. THE NEXT TIME THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND STALLED. THIS IS A FRIGHTENING AND COMMONLY CITED ISSUE WITH PATRIOT OWNERS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11196453,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/06/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"04/15/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W48D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"JEEP STALLS AND LOCKS WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED. HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF FAST MOVING TRAFFIC A FEW TIMES WITH MY BABIES IN THE CAR. VERY DANGEROUS!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11194488,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/07/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"04/07/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER REFUELING THE CAR TO HAVING A FULL TANK OF GAS,  A SHORT DISTANCE LATER - USUALLY LESS THAN ONE MILE - THE CAR SUFFERS A SEVERE HESITATION AND ONCE STALLED COMPLETELY.    THE VEHICLE IS ALWAYS IN MOTION AND ON A CITY STREET USUALLY DRIVING STRAIGHT.     IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, TODAY BEING THE MOST RECENT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11193147,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"04/01/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I PURCHASED MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT AND FOUND OUT IT HAS A ROTTED CROSSMEMBER SUBFRAME. UPON RESEARCH I FOUND OUT JEEP KNEW IT HAD THIS ISSUE IN HIGH SALT AREAS AND WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT. I TRIED TO GET IT FIXED AT HARTLEY'S DEALERSHIP IN NEWPORT MAINE AND THEY SAID THE COMPANY IS NO LONGER HONORING THE REPAIR, DEPITE THE INCREDIBLE SAFETY ISSUE THIS CAUSES. THE VEHICLE CAN LITERALLY BREAK IN HALF AND KILL SOMEONE YET THEY HAVEN'T DONE A FULL RECALL? THEY DID AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR IT THAT HAS EXPIRED BEFORE I WAS INFORMED ABOUT IT. HOW ARE THEY NOT BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY ISSUES THEY ARE HAVING IN SO MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES? I FEEL LIKE THEY SHOULD BE RECALLED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11190233,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"03/20/2019","vin":"","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"08 JEEP PATRIOT CUTS OFF WHEN STOPPING TO MAKE TURNS, AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS ETC. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ON-COMING TRAFFIC.  WHEN FUELING PUMP CLICKS OFF EVERY FEW CENTS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11187414,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/16/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"03/17/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"JUST BOUGHT USED JEEP 2 DAYS AGO, FILLED TANK UP WITH GAS, PULLED OUT ONTO HIGHWAY, STALLED OUT AND JEEP DIED, ALMOST HIT BY ON COMING VEHICLE, THANKFULLY SHE HAD ENOUGH TIME TO STOP AND GIVE ME THE FINGER. SAT THERE FOR A FEW MINUTES WITH HAZARDS ON, CURSING MY LUCK AS I'VE ONLY HAD THIS JEEP FOR 5 HOURS AND HAD TO BE IN WORK IN 20 MIN. PRAYED AND STARTED THE JEEP RIGHT UP AND ON TO WORK.  COMING HOME SAME NIGHT DECIDED TO TAKE ON INTERSTATE TO SEE HOW IT WOULD DO AT 65-70 MPH AND HOLY MOLY THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VIBRATING LIKE ONE OF THE MASSAGE CHAIRS IN THE MALL.  COME TO FIND OUT ON FORUMS THAT JEEP OWNERS ARE AWARE OF THE GAS ISSUE (DEALER DOESN'T KNOW OR NEGLECTED TO TELL US) AS WE ARE FIRST TIME JEEP OWNERS.  THE VIBRATING STEERING WHEEL --- WELL THAT SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE TOO, BUT OUR VIN DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ON THE RECALL LIST EVEN THOUGH I LIVE IN PA AND FALL INTO THE COVERED YEARS.  I AM BRINGING CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED FROM TO HAVE THEM CORRECT THE ISSUES.  WE HAVE A 30DAY 1000 MILE WARRANTY.  LETS SEE HOW MUCH OF A FUSS I HAVE TO MAKE OVER THIS.    FILLING GAS TANK AND STALLING OUT ON HIGHWAY I'D SAY THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.  VIBRATING STEERING WHEEL COULD FALL UNDER THE X69 EXTENDED WARRANTY---WILL KNOW MORE ON MONDAY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11184446,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/06/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/05/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING ON ACCELERATION WITH LOUD NOISE IN REAR.  TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT.  THE MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS SEVERE CROSSMEMBER CORROSION AND TO STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11176658,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/12/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"02/12/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CONSITENTLY AFTER FILLING MY GAS TANK, WHEN DRIVING WITHIN A QUARTER MILE, THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE AND BUCK AS IF IT WERE ABOUT TO STALL.  THIS ONLY HAPPENS INITIALLY AND DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL I REFUEL.  HOWEVER THE BUCKING HAS BECOMING MORE PRONOUNCED EACH TIME I FILL UP TO THE POINT NOW THAT THE ENGINE HAS COMPLETELY STALLED.  THANKFULLY THIS DID NOT OCCUR WHILE THE CAR WAS TRAVELING BUT INSTEAD WHILE SITTING AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT.  I'VE READ THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE ALSO EXPERIENCING THIS WITH THEIR SAME MAKE/MODELS AND IT HAS CAUSED THEIR ENGINES TO STALL COMPLETELY WHILE IN TRANSIT WHICH HAS CAUSED THE STEERING TO LOCK.  THIS IS A SAFETY CONDITION THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INTO A BAD ACCIDENT OR WORSE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11176269,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/14/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"02/11/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"OUR 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4 X 4 HAS AT TIMES CUT OFF COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING.  WHEN WE WERE GETTING READY TO TAKE IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WE HAD AN EVEN SCARIER THING HAPPEN. BOTH REAR WHEELS ARE RUBBING WHEEL WELLS WHICH MEANS SOMETHING HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN THE SUB FRAME OR CONTROL ARMS. WE ARE 25 MILES FROM OUR MECHANIC SO NOW VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TOWED INTO TOWN TO EVEN BE CHECKED OUT. WE NEED TO FIND OUT IF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR RUST AND CORROSION WILL COVER OUR VEHICLE. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 280,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN HEAVILY DRIVEN IN A \"SALT BELT\" STATE OF MARYLAND FOR WORK DUTIES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11174627,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/05/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"02/05/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"STEERING,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING UP GAS THE CAR TURNS OFF ENGINE THEN START IT UP AND TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS THERE HAS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS???!!! PLEASE I AM NOT SAFE DRIVING THIS. I JUST BOUGHT THIS JEEP A QEEK AGO. THIS HAPPENED 2X ALREADY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11171796,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/11/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"01/24/2019","vin":"1J8FT28W68D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"ROTTED SUBFRAME. THIS IS UNSAFE! WE PURCHASED THIS CAR FOR MY 16 YEAR OLD AND THE SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH AND CRACKED! WHY IS THE YEAR AFTER RECALLED AND NOT THIS YEAR?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11171838,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/23/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"01/24/2019","vin":"1J8FT28W38D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FWD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE SUBFRAME AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. BOB BOYD CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2810 N COLUMBUS DR, LANCASTER, OH 43130) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11166668,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/05/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"01/12/2019","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"DRIVING DOWN THE STREET MY TRANISSION WENT BAD.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11163940,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/28/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"12/29/2018","vin":"1J8FT48W48D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"ECM / PCM ISSUES. MECHANIC AT PEP BOYS TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS. BUT THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME NO, THERE IS NOT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11163689,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/21/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"12/27/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"MY VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES NOT GO WHEN I PRESS THE GAS.  THE BRAKES DON'T PROPERLY WORK, THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOCK FAILS, THE ESP LIGHT FLASHES, THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILS, AND IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE OVER 5 MILES AN HOUR.  I HAVE YET TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT, BUT I FEAR IT MAY HAPPEN.  IT HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING TO DRIVE, AND DOESN'T ALWAYS CORRECT ITSELF.  I CONTACTED JEEP AND THEY TOLD ME I'M ON MY OWN.  IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES AND WONDER WHY THEY HAVEN'T RECALLED THEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM.  I FEAR I'M STUCK WITH A LEMON VEHICLE, BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AND I'VE ONLY BEEN IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE FOR 10 MONTHS.  WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS MOVING FORWARD?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11161793,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/15/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"12/16/2018","vin":"1J8FF48W18D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER REFUELING MY VEHICLE, SHORTLY THEREAFTER (WITHIN A FEW MINUTES) MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT STALLS WHEN IDELING OR TRAVELING AT LOWER SPEEDS.  MOST RECENTLY THE STALL  HAPPENED WHEN MERGING ONTO A MAIN ROAD AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT.  THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE IN 2008 JEEP PATRIOTS AND NEEDS TO ADDRESSED SOONER RATHER THAN LATER.  MOST REMEDIES SEEM TO BE A REP LAMENT OF THE FUEL TANK AND VAPOR CANISTER.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11150039,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"11/08/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"RUSTED SUBFRAME","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11141428,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"10/19/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"WE RECENTLY PURCHASED 2008 JEEP PATRIOT AND WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THE SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS MANUFACTURE DEFECT OF THE AC DRAIN RUNS ON OR THROUGH THE SUBFRAME WHICH ACCELERATES THE RUSTING PROCESS. THERE WAS A 10 YEAR 150,000 MILES EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS PART WHICH HAS EXPIRED BUT WE WERE UNAWARE OF THIS AS IT WAS BEFORE WE BOUGHT THE JEEP. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THAT WAS ONLY THIS PAST FEBRUARY (FOR THE 10 YEARS) BUT WE STILL ONLY HAVE 122,000 MILES ON THE JEEP. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL JEEP DEALERSHIP AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY, WE WERE GIVE A QUOTE OF $942.76 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY ALSO TOLD US WE COULD CALL JEEP CARES AT 1-800-992-1997 AND THEY ALSO SAID THEY CAN'T HELP US. WE ARE WAITING FOR A SUPERVISOR TO CALL US BACK FROM JEEP CARES BUT THAT HASN'T HAPPEN EITHER. CLEARLY IN READING THE FORUMS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. WE BOUGHT THIS JEEP FOR OUR 16 YEAR OLD SON AND SAFETY IS A MAJOR CONCERN FOR US. WE WANT JEEP TO WORK WITH US IS COVERING THE COST OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP....","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11141280,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/06/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"10/18/2018","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"3 DAYS AFTER MY 10 YEAR DRIVETRAIN INSPECTION,I DROVE FROM CLEVELAND OHH TO RENO NEVADA. THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED APPROX. 10 TIMES REQUIRING ME TO PULL OFF  IINTERSTATE-80 AND WAIT FOR IT TO COOL. TRUCKS OCCASIONALLY WEAVE INTO THE BERM WHERE I WAS PARKED CAUSING ALOT OF WORRY. TO KEEP FROM OVERHEATING I HAD TO KEEP THE RPMS UNDER 2500. THIS LIMITED MY TOP SPEED ON LEVEL GRADE TO APPROX. 65 MPH IN 80 MPH SPEED LIMIT AND UNDER 50 MPH GOING UPHILL.  NEEDLESS TO SAY A LOT OF TRUCKS CAME FLYING UP BEHIND ME TO PASS. THE JEEP DEALERSHIP IN RENO DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVER FILLED ( 65ML AT 100DEGREES VS. SPEC OF 25-35 ML.).THE DEALER THAT DID THE INSPECTION IN CLEVELAND BEFORE THE TRIP SAID THEY DID NOT OVERFILL IT..  THE TRANSMISSION HAS OVERHEATED ONLY 3 TIMES IN THE PREVIOUS TEN YEARS. JEEP IS REFUSING TO COMPENSATE ME FOR THE $200 DIAGNOSTIC FEE AND $122 FOR A CAR RENTAL WHILE IT WAS KEPT OVERNITE AT THE RENO DEALERSHIP. MY REGULAR MECHANIC DOES NOT DO TRANSMISSIONS...SAYS THEY ARE TRICKY. SO THE ONLY WAY IT GOT OVERFILLED WAS BY JEEP AT ASSEMBLY.  THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN  A HIGH PITCH WHRRR WHEN IT GETS HOT.  THE 2300 MILE DRIVE HOME (AFTER IT WAS DRAINED TO THE PROPER LEVEL) WAS UNEVENTFUL.  I TRIED TO OVERHEAT IT BUT IT DID NOT.  THERE WAS NO WHRRRING..","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11138889,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/22/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"10/07/2018","vin":"1J8FF48W88D","components":"STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FUELING THE JEEP IT STALLS WHEN THE NEXT IDLE OR TWO OCCURS. FOR EXAMPLE, AFTER FUELING, THE JEEP IS DRIVEN AND STALLS AT THE FIRST STOP LIGHT. SOMETIMES IT OCCURS WHEN TRYING TO PULL AWAY FROM THE GAS STATION. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND YOU HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT IN TRAFFIC. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN FUELING THE TANK TO FULL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM THE GAS STATION. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED UP.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11131696,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/25/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"09/26/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FUELING TANK CAR WILL STALL  AND OR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING . LOSS OF POWER AND STEERING  WILL DO THIS 2 TO 3 TIMES DRIVING AFTER FUELING THEN WILL HESITATE WHILE DRIVING  HAPPENS AFTER EVERY FILL .  LASTS 1 TO 2 DAYS. JUST GOT THIS CAR USED FOUND ONLINE HAPPENS OFTEN POSS DUE TO FAULTY TANK ROLLOVER VALVE","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11129860,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/03/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"09/17/2018","vin":"1J8FT28W58D","components":"STEERING","summary":"TERRIBLE CRUNCHY SOUND. THE JEEP DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE. LOUD CRUNCH AND CRACKING SOUNDS WHEN CAR IS BARELY EVEN MOVING AND I TRY TO TURN EITHER DIRECTION.  A MECHANIC SAID THE CROSSMEMBER IS RUSTED THROUGH. (HE SAID THE JEEP NEEDED TO CO TO THE JUNK YARD)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11129727,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/15/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"09/16/2018","vin":"","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"TIPM NEEDS REPLACED. RIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY, AC DOESN'T BLOW COLD AIR. I HAD THE AC CHECKED, IT'S FINE. IT'S THE TIPM. AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANT. THE SYSTEM IS SHUT OFF. ALL THIS B/C OF THE TIPM. IT STARTED TO ACT UP WHILE IN MOTION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11129235,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/12/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"09/13/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"ENGINE","summary":"MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT KEEPS STALLING AND IS GREAT MECHANICAL CONDITION .THE CAR KEEPS STALLING WHILE IN PARK AND DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING WHICH IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION.HAVE MECHANIC TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT  AND HE CAN'T .SEEN OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEMS BUT NO ANSWERS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS ISSUE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11124052,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/02/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"09/02/2018","vin":"1J8FT48W38D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"THE FORWARD 'K' FRAME THAT SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND LOWER SUSPENSION HAS TO A POINT THAT IT IS NO LONGER SAFE. I CAN USE A SMALL HAMMER AND KNOCK HOLES IN IT. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS, BUT WHEN I STARTED LOOKING AROUND IT APPEARS THAT MANY OTHER HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. IT APPEARS THAT THIS WAS COVERED IN A 2007 RECALL, BUT NOT THE 2008. I REPORTED THIS THE DAY I FOUND IT WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE ON MY SON-IN-LAW'S JEEP.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11121860,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/23/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"08/23/2018","vin":"1J8FT28068D","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT WAS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY (NO TREES AROUND TO CAUSE A CLOG) FOR A MONTH, WHILE ON VACATION. WHEN I CAME BACK, THE TRUNK AND THE BACK SEAT FLOORS WERE FULL OF MOLD DUE TO WATER LEAKING THRU THE BACK DOME LIGHT. THEN AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I LEARNED THAT THE LEAKING DOME LIGHT IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2007 AND 2008 JEEP PATRIOTS. UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME IT HAS BECOME A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN JUST A LEAK BECAUSE MY JEEP IS NOW FULL OF MOLD AND CANNOT NOT BE DRIVEN FOR THE MEANTIME AS IT IS A HAZARD FOR MY CHILDREN HEALTH.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11121274,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"08/21/2018","vin":"","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"MY VEHICLE STALLS EVERY TIME AFTER A GAS FILL UP AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY SINGLE TIME FOR ABOUT A YEAR. THE WHEEL LOCKS AND THE CAR CUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND HAPPENS 100% OF THE TIME AFTER I PUT GAS IN MY CAR. I DID RESEARCH AND IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM (SEE ATTACHED LINK) AND THERE IS NO SOLUTION FOR IT EXCEPT FOR A NEW TANK. I DO NOT THINK IT'S RIGHT TO NOT RECALL THIS. IT IS EXPENSIVE AND NOT ALL OF US CAN AFFORD TO FIX IT OR BUY A NEW CAR THUS PUTTING OUR LIVES AND INNOCENT DRIVERS' LIVES IN DANGER. PLEASE RECALL THIS. JEEPS ARE INCREDIBLE CARS THAT LAST 200K+ MILES AND I'D HATE FOR THIS PROBLEM TO SERIOUSLY HARM ANYONE. HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T29898_DS631498","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11113966,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/11/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"07/26/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"ENGINE STALLS AFTER FUELING TANK.  DURING ACCELERATION OUT OF GAS STATION, CAR JERKS AS IT SEEMS THE AIR/FUEL RATIO IS MESSED UP.  CAR STALLS WHEN SITTING AT LIGHT OR WITHIN A COUPLE MILES FROM THE STATION AT IDLE SPEED.  I'VE RESORTED TO SHIFTING NEUTRAL AND REVVING ENGINE HIGHER TO COUNTERACT THE STALL.  ONE INSTANCE WAS KNOCKING/ATTEMPTING TO STALL SHORTLY AFTER PULLING FROM GAS STATION, THEN OPERATED FINE ON HIGHWAY, BUT WHEN EXITING THE JEEP STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER TO THE SYSTEM (POWER STEERING AND BRAKE BOOSTER).  WAITED A MINUTE AT LIGHT, THEN RESTARTED AND RAN FINE.    DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THERE LIKELY IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VALVE TO THE VAPOR CANISTER AND IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS LIQUID FUEL GETTING IN.  HE HAD A PROMPT ANSWER FOR ME, SO IT SEEMS AS IF HE'S ANSWERED THE QUESTION BEFORE WITH OTHER OWNERS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11112074,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/19/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"07/18/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"I PURCHASED THIS USED JEEP PATRIOT ON MAY 24, 2017. I BECAME AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ON FIRST ATTEMPT LEAVE ON VACATION. I HAD BEEN DRIVING NONSTOP 45 MILES ON INCLINED ROADWAYS WHEN THE LIGHT FOR \"TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING\". HAD TO IMMEDIATELY TURN AROUND TO THE DEALERSHIP.  THE SOLUTION WAS CHANGE FLUID CHARGE OF $437.00  WHILE ON VACATION THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. WENT BACK INTO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID A FILTER WAS BENT AND REPLACED IN AUGUST 2017.  SINCE THEN ANYTIME DRIVE ON VERY STEEP AND INCLINED HIGHWAYS NONSTOP THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON.  MY LAST DRIVE ON MAY 19, THE HIGHWAY IS VERY MOUNTAINOUS, STEEP. AFTER FIRST CURVY MILES OF TRIP I NOTICE THE LIGHT. I PULLED OVER TO WAIT FOR CAR COOL OFF. TRYING TO GET TO MY DR.APPT HAD TO PULLOVER TWO MORE TIMES. LAST TIME THE CAR STALL.   AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS IT MOVED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11102698,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/19/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"06/19/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK THE VEHICLE JERKS WILDLY, SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK, I AM TERRIFIED I'LL END UP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR POSSIBLY KILLING SOMEONE.    THE ISSUE MY MECHANIC SAID IS IN THE VAPOR/FUEL SEPARATOR VALVE THAT GOES TO THE CHARCOAL BOX.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11101619,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/07/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"06/13/2018","vin":"","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"I WENT TO GET MY TIRE ALIGNMENT AND I WAS TOLD THE SUB FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED. COMMON UNSAFE ISSUE WITH JEEP. RECALLS ON 2007 BUT NOTHING ON THE 2008. COST WILL BE ABOUT $900+.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11101403,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/07/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"06/12/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"ANYTIME I FILL MY GAS TANK COMPLETELY, THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE I AM DRIVING, WITHIN LESS THAN A MILE FROM THE GAS STATION. STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE CAR, WAIT 10-20 SECONDS, THEN RESTART THE CAR IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11099879,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"06/04/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT HESITATES, SPUTTERS, AND STALLS A FEW MINUTE AFTER I FILL IT UP. IF I DON'T FILL IT ALL THE WAY, IT DOES NOT STALL (AND I NEVER TOP-OFF WHEN FILLING).  I HAVE STARTED THE PRACTICE OF ONLY FILLING 3/4 OR PULLING OVER IN THE GAS STATION TO LET THE CAR STALL AT IDLE BEFORE PROCEEDING. WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE ISSUE A FEW MONTHS AGO, IT STALLED ON ME IN TRAFFIC AFTER LEAVING THE FUELING STATION. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS. MY MECHANIC AT THE DEALER TOLD ME TODAY HE BELIEVES THERE IS A BAD LIQUID/VAPOR VALVE ON THE GAS TANK CAUSING GAS TO ENTER AN EXHAUST LINE LEADING TO THE CARBON CANISTER, AND THAT A FULL GAS TANK REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED TO REPLACE THIS BAD VALVE.  HE ALSO OFFERED, THAT I COULD JUST CONTINUE TO ONLY FILL THE TANK 3/4 AND SHOULD BE FINE.  AT $2,000 TO REPLACED THE TANK, I MAY NEED TO CONSIDER HAVING THIS WORK DONE BY A NON-CHRYSLER SHOP? I FOUND THIS DISCUSSION ONLINE TODAY, AND EVERYONE IS HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS ME (WITH SOME HAVING DETAILED ACCOUNTS OF MAKING CLAIMS WITH THE NHTSA).  PLEASE TAKE FIVE MINUTES TO REVIEW. THIS SEEMS LIKE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE, AND I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING IT! HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T29898_DS631498   I'M NOT SURE WHAT CONDITIONS ARE NEEDED TO JUSTIFY A RECALL, BUT I'D ENCOURAGE YOU ALL TO GET OUT IN FRONT OF THIS ONE. THE '07 AND '08 PATRIOTS SEEM TO BE SYSTEMICALLY HAVING THIS ISSUE AND A RECALL MAY BE NEEDED TO SAVE LIVES (JUST IMAGINE ALL THESE CARS STALLING IN TRAFFIC)?  I BELIEVE I HAVE TAKE GREAT CARE OF MY JEEP, BUT NEVER ANTICIPATED THIS ISSUE, AND THERE IS NO INDICATION FROM A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT THIS PROBLEM IS BEING MONITORED BY THE SYSTEM.  I THINK I ALSO OBSERVED THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK WHEN THIS OCCURRED, OR AT LEAST BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE.  MY JEEP HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11099103,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/13/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"05/31/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE","summary":"IN AUGUST 2017, THE VEHICLE UNDERWENT MAINTENANCE WITH NO REPORTED PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS. IN MAY 2018, DRIVING FELT UNSTABLE. NEW TIRES WERE NEEDED, SO AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE ALONG WITH AN ALIGNMENT TO COVER BASES. THE MECHANIC CALLED AND REPORTED THAT TIRES COULD NOT SAFELY BE PUT ON, DUE TO CORROSION ALONG THE CAR'S SUBFRAME (AKA CROSSMEMBER); THE MECHANIC DEMONSTRATED BY SHOWING HOW EASILY PERFORATION OCCURRED.  THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A DEALERSHIP; WHILE THE SUBFRAME WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY, THE CORROSION WAS SEVERE ENOUGH THAT BALDING TIRES COULD NOT BE REPLACED WITHOUT EXTENSIVE PARTS REPLACEMENT.  THE VEHICLE IS PRIMARILY DRIVEN FROM ONE GARAGE TO ANOTHER, IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN ON SEVERAL DIRT ROADS ROUGHLY TWO YEARS AGO, BUT MAJORITY OF DRIVING WAS ON HIGHWAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN 2016. SPECIFIC OCCURRENCE AND ONSET OF CORROSION TO SUBFRAME NOT KNOWN.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11096387,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/16/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"05/16/2018","vin":"1J8FF48W08D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING MY TANK, EVERYTIME I LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE ENGINE SPUTTERS AND WILL STALL. LUCKILY I'M ABLE TO SOMETIMES GET OVER ON TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE, I AM ONLY ABLE TO PUT IN A FEW CENTS AT A TIME. IT CAN TAKE OVER 20 MINUTES TO SLOWLY FILL UP THE GAS TANK. MAX IT WILL FILL IS A FEW CENTS AT A TIME BEFORE YOU HAVE TO RELEASE THE HANDLE AND THEN PRESS IT EVER SO LIGHTLY TO FILL UP THE NEXT PART. THE ENGINE WILL OFTEN SPUTTER AS IT FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO QUIT RUNNING AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU FILL UP YOUR TANK. THE VA THE ONLY TIME THE JEEP IS STATIONARY IS WHEN I'M FILLING IT UP OR AFTER IT DIES AFTER A FUEL PHILIP. THE VEHICLE IS ALWAYS IN MOTION EITHER IN THE CITY HIGHWAY CITY ROAD WHEN IT KILLS AFTER FILLING UP. WHEN IT SPUTTERS AND PILLS AFTER FILLING UP YOU ARE UNABLE TO USE YOUR WHEEL AS IT LOCKS UP, VERY DANGEROUS. MY LIFE AND MY FAMILY'S LIFE IS AT RISK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11094000,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/11/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"05/15/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE","summary":"AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITHIN A MILE WHEN IDLING. IT DOES IT AT RED LIGHTS AND AT LOW SPEEDS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11092390,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/07/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"05/08/2018","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EVERYTIME RIGHT AFTER I FILL UP MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT (CAR IS SHUT OFF WHILE FUELING) THE JEEP EITHER BUCKS ME BACK AND FORTH LIKE IT'S A MANUAL GETTING STUCK BETWEEN GEARS FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE (IT'S AN AUTOMATIC) OR IT STALLS AND DIES (CAR SHUTS OFF). SO FAR WHEN THE JEEP DIES IT HAS TURNED BACK ON.. THIS HAPPENS NORMALLY UNDER A HALF MILE AFTER THE JEEP HAS BEEN FILLED UP WITH GAS TO THE FILL MARK. THE CAR IS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURS AND IT USUALLY OCCURS ON CITY STREETS SEEING AS MOST GAS STATIONS ARE IN TOWN, BUT THIS HAS OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AT A STATION LOCATED RIGHT OFF OF THE HIGHWAY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11090967,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/12/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"04/30/2018","vin":"1J8FT28W28D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS","summary":"FRONT END CROSS MEMBER COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND AXLE NUTS AND LUG NUTS FROZEN IN PLACE. M JUST TOTAL RUST IN FRONT END RESULTING IN FRAILER TO BE DERIVABLE. I WAS ON THE ROAD AND THE FRONT END WOBBLED AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11088591,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/11/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"04/17/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W48D","components":"ENGINE","summary":"WHENEVER WE FILL UP THE GAS TANK ON THE JEEP, THE JEEP WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD.  THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL STALL AFTER FILLING THE TANK BUT IT DEFINITELY WILL STALL.  TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING, WE NO LONGER FILL THE TANK ALL THE WAY.  THIS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION BUT I WILL PUT DOWN THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED BECAUSE MY DAUGHTER FORGOT THAT SHE'S NOT SUPPOSED TO FILL THE JEEP ALL THE WAY TO FULL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11078557,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/11/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"03/11/2018","vin":"1J8FT28W48D","components":"AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS","summary":"I START HAVING  PROBLEMS WITH MY AIRBAG IN MY JEEP LAST YEAR. I TOOK MY JEEP INTO MY LOCAL JEEP DEALER LAST YEAR. THE DEAL STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG. THE DEAL THAT I'M HAVING IS THAT SOMETIMES THE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND I SEE THAT THEIR IS A RECALL ON THIS NAME BRAND AIRBAG FOR THIS VEHICLE. I'M ASKING COULD YOU PLEASE ADD MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER TO YOUR RECALL LIST THANK YOU.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11076562,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/06/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/06/2018","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER REFUELING MY PATRIOT, THE CAR WILL SPUTTER, LURCH, AND OCCASIONALLY STALL. THE SYMPTOMS ONLY OCCUR AFTER REFUELING WITHIN THE FIRST FEW MILES AND THEN BECOMES A NONISSUE UNTIL I REFUEL AGAIN. I HADN'T HAD ANY ISSUE OVER THE PAST COUPLE REFUELINGS AND THIS EVENING (3/6/2018) THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AS I ENTERED TRAFFIC AND MY CAR STALLED AND STEERING LOST. I ENDED UP STRADDLING THE CENTER TURN LANE WITH A PORTION OF THE CAR HANGING IN THE LEFT LANE OF BOTH TRAFFIC DIRECTIONS. I WAS ABLE TO FINALLY GET IT RESTARTED AND REPOSITIONED SO IT NO LONGER WAS AN OBSTACLE. AFTER ENTERING TRAFFIC AGAIN, IT STALLED ONE MORE TIME WITHIN A MILE AND THEN OPERATED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED ON AND OFF OVER 8 MONTHS BUT HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY RESULTED IN HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS FOR MYSELF AND OTHERS. IN REVIEWING FORUMS FOR CHRYSLER/JEEP OWNERS, THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH FCA VEHICLES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11074865,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/30/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/05/2018","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS. *LD    THE CONSUMER STATED THE CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED A TOTAL OF 3 TIMES. *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11075609,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/28/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/01/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE FUEL TANK AT A GAS STATION AND THEN DRIVE OFF, THE CAR - AFTER BEING IN MOTION WILL UNEXPECTEDLY STALL. IT'S USUALLY ABOUT 20-30 SECONDS AFTER DRIVING AWAY FROM THE GAS STATION THAT THE ENGINE STALLS.  THIS HAS HAPPENED AT A STOPLIGHT, ENTERING A BUSY HIGHWAY AND ALSO JUST WAITING IN THE GAS STATION PARKING LOT.  THIS IS DANGEROUS!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11075146,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"02/26/2018","vin":"1J8FT48W78D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE, SO I TOOK IT TO A JEEP MECHANIC. THE FRONT AND REAR CROSSMEMBERS ARE ROTTED TO HELL ON MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MULTIPLE JEEP DEALERSHIPS THAT HAVE RECOMMENDED IT BE REPLACED, AND JEEP WOULD NOT COVER IT BECAUSE THEY SAID IT HAD TO BE EVEN WORSE. NOW I BELIEVE MY WARRANTY IS EXPIRED AND IT LOOKS AS IF IT IS GOING TO CRUMBLE ANY DAY NOW. I REALLY WISH JEEP WOULD HAVE JUST DID THE RIGHT THING AND SWAPPED IT OUT. IT REALLY MAKES ME NERVOUS AND I AM GOING TO MOST LIKELY HAVE IT REPLACED OUT OF MY POCKET JUST TO REST ASSURED. IT ONLY HAS 93,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CAR FALL APART SO FAST.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11072116,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/09/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"02/10/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"TAKADA RECALL VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN WHILE IN REVERSE WHILE DROPPING MY DAUGHTER OFF. ALL DASH LIGHTS WERE ON AND RADIO STILL PLAYING. NEXT DAY, CAR SHUT OFF IN DRIVE WHILE SITTING AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. BOTH TIMES PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTARTED. VERY UNSAFE WITH CHILDREN.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11071560,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/07/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"02/07/2018","vin":"","components":"STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER REFUELING THE PATRIOT I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE AND THE VEHICLE BUCKED, SHUDDERED AND SHUT OFF. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IN PLACE AND SINCE THERE WAS NO VACUUM PRESSURE THE BREAKS WE'RE NOT VERY EFFECTIVE. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER PUTTING IT IN NUETRAL WHILE ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO AN INTERSTATE. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAD HAPPENED AND UNTIL NOW I DID NOT KNOW THEY INCIDENTS WERE CONNECTED. THE FIRST TIME IT OCCURRED I HAD JUST REFUELED AND WAS PULLING UP AT A STOP LIGHT AND IT TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS STOPPING FOR THE LIGHT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11064963,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/06/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"01/25/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN FILLING GAS TANK, PUMP TURNS OFF AFTER EVERY 1/4 GALLON OF GAS, DUE TO FAULTY INTEGRAL GAS TANK VENT VALVE. OCCASIONALLY RESULTING FROM OVER FILL AND SPILLING GAS  ONTO GROUND. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF JEEP THAT NO AMOUNT OF MAINTENANCE COULD PREVENT. JEEP'S RESPONSE TO MY COMPLAINT WAS TO REMIND ME MY VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT SHOULD I HAVE IT REPAIRED [$600 TO $1000 FOR NEW GAS TANK AND CONDENSER] TO SAVE THE RECEIPT IN CASE THERE IS A FUTURE RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11062558,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/13/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"01/13/2018","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"MY AIRBAG HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW AND I CALLED THE JEEP DEALERSHIP CLOSEST TO ME AND THEY SAID THAT MINE SPECIFICALLY IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO BE PAYING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS WHEN MORE THAN ONE MODEL IS AFFECTED AND I HAVE NOT GOTTEN IT FIXED YET DUE TO NOT HAVING THE FUNDS. IT GOES ON AND OFF THROUGHOUT THE DRIVE. IT WILL ALWAYS COME ON WHEN I START THE JEEP AND THEN SOMETIMES IT FLASHES ON AND OFF AND THEN GOES OFF FOR A MILE AND COMES BACK ON.THE CODE COMING UP ON OUR READER IS A BAD SPRING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11057516,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/29/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"12/30/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W48D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT STALLS SHORTLY AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK. BOUGHT IT USED, AND ON THE FIRST FILL UP, GOT ABOUT .5 MILES BEFORE ENGINE STALLED. ON MY SECOND FILL UP, ON DECEMBER 29, 2017, IT STALLED AGAIN AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK AND DRIVING IN MODERATE TRAFFIC. AGAIN AT APPROXIMATELY .5 MILES. THIS WAS MORE SERIOUS AS IT WAS IN TRAFFIC AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS WAS MORE A CONCERN FOR ME AS MY FAMILY WAS IN THE VEHICLE AS WELL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11057669,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/21/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"12/30/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"OUR JEEP PATRIOT THIS PAST YEAR HAD BEEN STALLING AFTER GETTING GAS. THIS HAPPENS NOW AFTER EVERY TIME WE GET GAS. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MUCH 1/4, 1/2, OR FULL TANK. WHAT MAKES THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, IS THAT IS STALLS AT ANY TIME, PARKED OR DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AS A WARNING, MY DAUGHTER PUT GAS IN APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AGO AND AFTER AN HOUR DRIVING, IT STALLED ON A BUSY STREET TRAVELING AT 55 MPH, WHICH INTERRUPTED THE STEERING AS IT DECELERATED ON A HIGHWAY. AFTER TOWING TO A LOCAL FIRESTONE AUTO CENTER WE WERE INFORMED THAT THERE WERE TOO MANY DIAGNOSTIC CODES FIRING OFF TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. SINCE THEN MY HUSBAND GASSED UP THE PATRIOT AND IT STALLED AT A BUSY INTERSECTION JUST PULLING OUT OF THE STATION. HE MANAGED TO DRIVE ON BACK ROADS AVOIDING TRAFFIC WHERE IT HAD REPEATEDLY STALLED. HE THEN RAN THE PATRIOT FOR AN HOUR IN MY DRIVEWAY WHERE IT STALLED ANOTHER 10 TIMES IN AN HOUR. HE CONTINUED TO RUN THE PATRIOT ANOTHER HOUR TILL THE STALLING STOPPED. I AM NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING GAS AGAIN, HOWEVER I HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS PROCEDURE TO PREVENT A FAMILY MEMBER FROM GETTING INVOLVED IN A FATAL ACCIDENT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11057680,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/30/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"12/30/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W88D","components":"SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THIS PAST MONTH OF DECEMBER '17 MY 08 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 WITH ONLY 70,000 MILEAGE HAD 3 REPAIRS USING DEALER PARTS ONLY. [XXX]  E-MAIL [XXX]  PHONE [XXX]  1.  REPLACED FUEL TANK.  COULD NOT PUMP GAS INTO IT DUE TO VENTING ISSUE.  REPLACED WITH DEALER TANK.  VENT HOSES WOULD NOT ALLOW AIR PASSAGE.  $800  2.  REPLACED ABS EPS SYSTEM.  $1,300  3.  REPLACED ALTERNATOR.  $400    NO RECALL ALTHOUGH SIGNIFICANT SIMILAR PROBLEMS NOTED ON LINE WITH JEEP PRODUCT.  PLEASE HELP!  HAD TO COMPLETE REPAIRS TO AVOID BEING STRANDED.    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11056866,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/08/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"12/27/2017","vin":"","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"GAS TANK: HE PROBLEM IS FROM THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE. YOU CAN ONLY PUMP $5-10 WORTH OF GAS. KEEPS STOPPING AND DOESN'T ALLOW YOU TO CONTINUOUSLY PUMP FUEL INTO THE TANK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11047840,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/21/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"11/21/2017","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VEHICLE BUCKING AND STALLING AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11047841,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/29/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"11/21/2017","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"GAS PUMP WILL EITHER CUT OFF WAY PREMATURELY OR WILL OVERFLOW. TURNED OUT TO BE A BAD CHECK VALVE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11044488,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/08/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"11/08/2017","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FUELING UP JEEP, AND DRIVE FOR LESS THAN A MILE JEEP SHUTS OFF I HAVE TO STOP AND RESTART THE JEEP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FUEL UP THE JEEP, WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND PAID TO HAVE FUEL INJECTION CLEANED AFTER A TWO DAYS FUELED THE JEEP PROBLEM CONTINUES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11040766,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/02/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"10/28/2017","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"ROTTED SUBFRAME","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11033247,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"10/13/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W78D","components":"STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"HAVE HAD MY JEEP FOR 6 YEARS ITS ALWAYS STALLING I TOOK IT TO JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE, FIRESTONE NOBODY CAN FIGURE OUT WHATS WRONG; IT ACTUALLY TURNS ITSELF OFF AND NOBODY KNOWS WHY. THIS IS DANGEROUS THIS CAR NEEDS A RECALL. I HAVE READ THAT 2012 MODELS DO THIS SAME THING BUT THIS ONE DOES IT TOO.ALSO THE SUNROOF LEAKS AS WELL AND THE RAINWATER GOES INTO THE LIGHTS. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND A JEEP TO ANYBODY EVER AGAIN, THESE CARS ARE NOT SAFE AND NO ONE CARES ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.I HAVE PAID TO GET IT LOOKED AT BUT THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT, I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT PROBABLY NEEDS A SYSTEM UPDATE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG BUT YET MY CAR TURNS ITSELF OFF ALL THE TIME GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS 65 MILES AN HOUR THE ENGINE STALLS AND SHUTS OFF THE SUNROOF HAS LEAKED AND POURED INSIDE THE JEEP SINCE THE DAY I HAD IT IT'S A VERY DANGEROUS VEHICLE IT NEEDS TO PLEASE BE INVESTIGATED","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11033087,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/11/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"10/12/2017","vin":"118FF28W88D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A YEARLY SAFETY INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO CORROSION ON THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CHARLIE'S MOTOR MALL (465 WESTERN AVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330, PHONE NUMBER: (207) 622-7327) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED ADDITIONAL PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, BUT NOT THE INSTALLED PART. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,491.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11030400,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/09/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"09/28/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W48D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FILLING GAS TANK TO TOP (FILL VALVE TURNS OFF AT PUMP) WILL CAUSE JEEP TO SPUTTER AND STALL WHEN DRIVING OUT OF THE GAS STATION.  STALLING WILL MOST OFTEN HAPPEN WHEN ACCELERATING OUT OF THE GAS STATION LOT INTO TRAFFIC.  CAR WON'T START AGAIN UNTIL TURNING THE KEY COMPLETELY TO THE OFF POSITION AND THEN STARTING AGAIN.    AFTER THAT, CAR WILL OPERATE NORMALLY.   IF THE GAS TANK IS NOT FILLED TILL THE GAS AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF, THE JEEP WILL RUN JUST FINE.  IF LEFT RUNNING A BIT BEFORE ACCELERATING OUT, THEN SEEMS TO BE FINE.  NEED TO BURN OFF SOME GAS FROM THE TOP.    I'VE HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE (5 YEARS AGO, 2012) AND SOLUTION WAS TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK.  NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.  THAT WORKED FOR A BIT, BUT IT IS OCCURRING AGAIN.  HAVE HAD IT DIAGNOSED WITH DEALERSHIP AS SAME PROBLEM WITH GAS TANK AND A VALVE ON THE TANK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11024954,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"09/22/2017","vin":"1J8FT28W88D","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"CLOCK SPRING DEFECTIVE AND NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.  AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY ACCORDING TO INTERNAL LIGHT DUE TO DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING.  CLOCK SPRING WAS EXTENDED COVERAGE ON JEEP WRANGLER, BUT NOT PATRIOT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11020501,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/04/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"08/30/2017","vin":"1J8FT28W68D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"IT WAS DRIVING FINE NOW MY JEEP DOESNT HAVE REVERSE AND IT ONLY GOES FORWARD BUT SLOWLY. MY JEEP ONLY HAS 40000 MILES ON IT, WHY HAS THE TRANSMISSION BROKEN SO FAST.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11019892,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/05/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"08/26/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W88D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I CAN ONLY PUMP SMALL AMOUNTS OF GAS INTO MY TANK BEFORE THE PUMP KICKS OFF AND I HAVE TO START AGAIN.  ALSO, WHEN THE TANK IS AROUND 1/8 OR LESS FULL, THE JEEP RUNS VERY ROUGH AT ANY SPEED.  WHEN OVER 1/4 TANK OF GAS, THE JEEP RUNS WELL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11016175,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/17/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"08/18/2017","vin":"","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"TURN CAR ON A.TURN LIGHTS ON DASH FLASHES 4 TIMES THEN NO DASH LIGHTS OR TAILGHTSALL OTHER GAUGES WORK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11013414,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/07/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"08/07/2017","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"AFTER REFILLING THE GAS TANK THE CAR WILL JERK SUDDENLY AND OR STALL WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM WILL STOP AFTER THE CAR DRIVES FOR A MILE OR SO. THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR HALTED (AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR BEFORE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC). IN PARTICULAR I HAVE BEEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC AND HAD THE CAR NOT MOVE FORWARD OR SLOWLY ROLL FORWARD. I HAVE ALSO BEEN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, AND WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS BEFORE THE CAR STALLS/JERKS. AFTER THE CAR IS DRIVEN AROUND FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THE STALLING AND JERKING DOES NOT OCCUR AGAIN.      I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR A YEAR AND AT FIRST DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE JERKING. HOWEVER, IT DID STALL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THIS COMPLAINT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":11000625,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/22/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"06/22/2017","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"STRUCTURE,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"ENTIRE SUBFRAME AND CROSSMEMBER RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR, NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT.  I NOTICED AN ODD CLINKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING OVER EVEN THE SMALLEST OF BUMPS, OR WHEN TURNING.  I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED AND WHEN THE MECHANIC LIFTED IT, I WAS TOLD THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE WAS COVERED IN RUST!  I HEARD OF THE CROSSMEMBER EXTENDED WARRANTY SO I TOOK IT TO MAC HAIK JEEP FOR A DIAGNOSIS, THEY TOLD ME 3 - 5K TO REPLACE ALL PARTS, THAT ONLY THE CROSSMEMBER WOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY.  THEY ADVISED ME TO BUY A NEW CAR.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10994573,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/12/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"06/12/2017","vin":"","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"WATER IS LEAKING, POSSIBLY FROM THE SUN ROOF, THROUGH THE FRONT DOME LIGHT OVER THE STEREO. (WHERE THE BUTTONS ARE TO OPEN THE SUN ROOF)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10992584,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/31/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"05/31/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EVERYTIME WIFE FILLS THE FUEL TANK, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF.  80% OF THE TIME IT HAPPENS IN THE INTERSECTION LEAVING THE FUEL STATION. SHE HAS ALMOST BEEN IN NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. SHE LOOSES POWER STEERING AS THE PUMP IS NO LONGER RUNNING BECAUSE THE ENGINE HAS SHUT DOWN. JEEP DEALER SAYS THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM, AND THAT THE FUEL TANK IS THE CULPRIT. THE OVERFLOW VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK IS FAULTY. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE. THIS NEED TO BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10979928,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/19/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"04/22/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING GAS TANK AT ANY GAS STATION, THE VEHICLE STARTS AND DRIVES APPROXIMATELY 100 TO 200 FEET AND STALLS. THIS IS NORMALLY IN TRAFFIC WHILE STARTING OUT AT AN INTER-SECTION. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL UP WITH GAS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10972073,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/12/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"04/12/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"ENGINE","summary":"EVERY TIME I GET GAS MY JEEP BUCKS AND STALLS FOR A FEW DAYS. IT BUCKED AND STALLED PROBABLY A DOZEN TIMES ON MY WAY HOME FROM GETTING GAS YESTERDAY. I JUST READ A WHOLE PAGE OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE FUEL TANK BEING FAULTY LETTING LIQUID GAS IN THE MANIFOLD (SOMETHING LIKE THAT) BUT IT'S DANGEROUS AND IT'S A DEFECT OBVIOUSLY. STALLING WHILE ENTERING A HIGHWAY RAMP TO A 75 MPH ROAD IS SCARY. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR A FEW YEARS BUT IT'S EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. I'VE PAID MECHANICS TO REPAIR IT BEFORE BUT THEY MISDIAGNOSE IT AND CHARGE ME TO DEAL WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION FLUID ETC. PLEASE DO SOMETHING. REPAIR IS $1200 AND MY JEEP ONLY HAS 100,000 MILES ON IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10971115,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/15/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"04/07/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W18D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FUEL THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL REPEATEDLY STOPPED PUMPING AND THE TANK FAILED TO FILL. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VENT PIPE FAILED AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,500. *BF RE: MY EARLIER INQUIRY ABOUT MY PROBLEMS FILLING THE GAS TANK ON MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. FILLED  OUT FORM AND AM WONDERING IF YOU HAVE MORE INFORMATION OR SUGGESTIONS FROM OTHER OWNERS.*DT  *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10969996,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"04/02/2017","vin":"1J8FT28W28D","components":"ENGINE","summary":"TAKATA RECALL BATTERY LIGHT/ ALTINATOR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10967214,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/13/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"03/20/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W38D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FOR THE PAST YEAR, AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK AND DRIVING 1/2 TO 1 MILE THE ENGINE SPUTTERS/BUCKS AND CUTS OFF. THIS HAPPENS WITH EVERY FILL-UP. YES, EVERY FILL-UP. I DON'T OVER FILL, I JUST STOP FILLING WHEN THE PUMP CLICKS OFF. I HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL SO AS NOT TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY WHERE I LIVE, I COULD BE KILLED. I READ ABOUT THE PROBLEM ON A JEEP FORUM AND FOUND ABOUT THIS WEBSITE SO I THOUGHT I WOULD FILE A COMPLAINT DUE TO THE DANGEROUS CONDITION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10957587,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/14/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"02/28/2017","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING UP GAS AT HALF A TANK THE CAR STALLS TRYING TO SHUT OFF AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE SO THERE'S NO POWER TO STEER OR BRAKE SAFELY IN TRAFFIC. AT STOPS, THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10957107,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/23/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"02/26/2017","vin":"1J8FF28W48D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"K FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED.  K FRAME IS UNDER THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN.  THE FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION IS ALSO ATTACHED TO K FRAME.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10954398,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/09/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"02/14/2017","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"SHORTLY AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT STALLS AND SPUTTERS FOR 3-60 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS AFTER EVERY REFUEL. DURING MOST FILL UPS I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND AFTER THE FILL UP I GET BACK ON THE HIGHWAY AND GET UP TO 60-70MPH, WHEN IT SPUTTERS AT THIS SPEED THE CAR JERKS AND I BRIEFLY LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE BECAUSE GAS WILL NOT PUMP DURING THE SPUTTERING. IF I FILL UP WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY THE JEEP SIMPLY JUST DIES IF THE RPM ARE UNDER 900 OR IF IT'S IDLING. EVERYTHING ON THE JEEP IS STOCK, NO AFTERMARKET PARTS. I HAVE SEEN REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO NUMEROUS OTHER JEEP PATRIOT OWNERS. I AM UNSURE OF THE PART CAUSING THE ISSUE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10948386,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/28/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"01/30/2017","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY, THE CAR STALLS. FROM READING POSTS ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. CAR WAS IN GEAR, ON A BUSY ROADWAY AND STALLED AT THE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILLING THE TANK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10948090,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"01/28/2017","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AT ANY GAS PUMP I GO TO I CAN ONLY PUT IN ABOUT A GALLON OR SO BEFORE THE PUMP SHUTS OFF OR OVERFLOWS. IT DOES THIS REPEATEDLY UNTIL I HAVE FILLED MY TANK. I HAVE SEEN PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE WITH PATRIOTS IN FORUMS AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO PINPOINT AN ISSUE OTHER THAN REPLACING THE GAS TANK. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS WITH A FAULTY VALVE IN THE GAS TANK. I MAINTAIN MY VEHICLE AND DO NOT BELIEVE I SHOULD BE HAVING THIS ISSUE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP OR FEEDBACK. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10946928,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/28/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"01/23/2017","vin":"1J8FT28008D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR AN INSPECTION AND THE INSPECTOR INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS DUE TO THE SUB FRAME HAVING BEEN SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE LEVEL OF CORROSION WAS CONFIRMED AND DIAGNOSED THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,069.  UPDATED 04/18/17LJ    *CN","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10945103,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/11/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"01/13/2017","vin":"1J8FF48W08D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007.  IT CURRENTLY HAS ~45,000 MILES ON IT.  WITHIN THE LAST YEAR IT BEGAN TO STALL AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL.  IT MAY RUN FOR A SHORT TIME.....LONG ENOUGH TO PULL OUT FROM THE PUMP AND INTO TRAFFIC AND THEN STALL.  IT HAS ALWAYS RESTARTED, BUT ON OCCASION STALLS AGAIN, OR MAY BUCK.  FORTUNATELY, THIS HAS NOT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT SO FAR.  FOR SAFETY REASONS, I HAVE BEGUN TO LET IT RUN FOR A BIT AFTER FILLING BEFORE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC.  I DO NOT TOP OFF THE TANK ONCE THE SENSOR SHUTS THE PUMP OFF.  IF I SHUT OFF THE PUMP BEFORE FULL, IT HAS NOT STALLED.  I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT.  THEY CLAIMED NOT TO HAVE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE, BUT I HAD FOUND ONLINE FORUMS WHERE OTHER OWNERS DISCUSSED EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM.  ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE ONLY REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK...AN EXPENSIVE PROPOSITION.  I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW AND PRESENTS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10938933,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/10/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"12/31/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TOOK VEHICLE IN POSSIBLE SHOCK REPLACEMENT, TIRE BALANCING AND/OR NEW TIRES. WAS NOTED THAT  THE CROSSMEMBER WAS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. WHEN CHECKED FOR SERVICE BULLETINS, WAS FOUND THAT THE 2007 PATRIOTS ARE UNDER RECALL FOR THIS VERY ISSUE. CONSIDERING THIS IS A 2008 PATRIOT, BUILT IN 2007, IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10928102,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/26/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"11/27/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS ROTTED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10927044,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/20/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"11/18/2016","vin":"1J8FF28WX8D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"THE CAR WAS AT THE DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS ROTTED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10926741,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"11/17/2016","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"SUBFRAME IS RUSTED OUT DUE TO LOCATION OF A/C DRAIN. IF IT BREAKS STEERING CONTROL WILL BE LOST. THIS WAS   FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. 2007 AND EARLIER MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10925331,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/12/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"11/10/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W08D","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS AND EPS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,300.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10924408,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/05/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"11/05/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W48D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"CRADLE FRAME ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND REPLACEMENT COST QUOTED AS $1500, OR THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS PENNSYLVANIA INSPECTION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10923976,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/03/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"11/03/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W58D","components":"ENGINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE CRADLE AND CAUSED SEVERE CORROSION. THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER DISCHARGE ON THE ENGINE CRADLE CAUSED THE CORROSION, AND THE ENGINE PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10923847,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/31/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"11/02/2016","vin":"1J8FF48W78D","components":"STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED BY JEEP THROUGH UNLIMITED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. PROBLEM SOLVED. -THE FRAME AND BODY BEGUN TO RUST. THE PROBLEM STARTED TO APPEAR WHEN THE CAR WAS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD. THE PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT UP TO JEEP. JEEP DECLINED TO FIX OR ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. -ENGINE STALLS EVERY 11 SECONDS. FAULTY CODE SHOWS: P2107: THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MODULE PROCESSOR. THE THROTTLE MODULE WAS REPLACED TWICE. PROBLEM PERSISTS. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. VERY UNSAFE DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING. CURRENTLY, THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE - PROBLEM NOT FIXED.   REQUEST RESEARCH  HELP.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10920613,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/27/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"11/01/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"I HAVE A LITTLE OVER 70,000 MILES, AND THE SUBFRAME OF MY VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY ROTTED AND NEEDS REPLACED. I CONTACTED JEEP ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10920099,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"10/30/2016","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"THE SUB FRAME IS RUSTED OUT DUE TO LOCATION OF A/C DRAIN. IF IT BREAKS STEERING CONTROL WILL BE LOST.  I AM A RETIRED, CERTIFIED, MASTER MECANIC AND I AFFIRM THAT THIS  IS A MANUFACTURES PROBLEM ON ALL THE CARS BUILT ON THIS PLATFORM.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10919674,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/26/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/27/2016","vin":"1J8FF48W08D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE","summary":"I BOUGHT THIS JEEP USED AND THE FIRST TIME IT RAINED, WATER CAME IN FROM THE SUNROOF INTO THE CAR, THERE WAS WATER IN THE DOME LIGHTS, RUNNING OUT OF THE HEADLINER, RUNNING THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.  NOW I SEE THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL BUT CHRYSLER HAS NOT RECALLED OR DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT IN THE CURRENT MODEL YEAR.  I AM AFRAID FO RMY SAFETY DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH WATER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRONICS OR WATER COMING INTO MY FACE, ON MY STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A DISTRACTION.    I HOPE THE NHTSA WILL HELP AND FORCE THE MFR TO FIX THIS FOR ALL OF US JEEP OWNERS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10918856,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/14/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"10/25/2016","vin":"1J8FF48W78D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH MY CAR TAKING IN GASOLINE FOR THE PAST YEAR, IT WILL LET ME PUMP IN A LITTLE THEN THE PUMP WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF LIKE ITS FULL, BUT I HAVE ONLY PUMPED IN A HALF OF A GALLON. IT WILL DO THIS THE ENTIRE FILL UP, WHICH WILL END UP TAKING ME CLOSE TO 20 MINUTES FOR IT TO GET FULL. NOW RECENTLY OVER THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY CAR STALLING RIGHT AFTER I FILL UP MY TANK, I WILL PULL UP TO THE STOP LIGHT TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION AND IT WILL STALL. SO I HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTART IT, SOMETIMES IT HAS DONE IT FOR THE FIRST SEVERAL STOPS, IT WILL STALL AGAIN WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT IS ALSO HAVING HESITATIONS WHILE DRIVING, ALMOST LIKE ITS STUTTERING, I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND NO ONE CAN PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. IM STARTING TO GET CONCERNED THAT ITS GOING TO DAMAGE OTHER PARTS OF MY CAR BECAUSE OF THESE PROBLEMS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10917867,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/21/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/21/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"ROTTING SUBFRAMES, FRONT AND REAR.  ENGINE DRAIN DRIPS ONTO FRONT SUBFRAME, KEEPING THE SUBFRAME WET AND CAUSING IT TO RUST OUT.  JEEP RECALLED THE 2007 MODEL YEAR TO REPLACE THE SUBFRAMES BUT NOT THE 2008 YEAR, YET THE DESIGN FLAW PERSISTS.  ROTTING SUBFRAME CAUSED VEHICLE TO FAIL ANNUAL NH STATE INSPECTION.  VEHICLE WAS BUILT AND SOLD IN WHAT CHRYSLER CALLS A \"RUST BELT\".  SO, CHRYSLER CONFIRMS THE PROBLEM BUT ONLY FIXES IT FOR 2007, NOT 2008.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10917952,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/19/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/21/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE UPPER REAR CONTROL ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.  UPDATED 01/27/17*LJ","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10917486,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/13/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/20/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME CROSS MEMBER WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10917274,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/09/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/19/2016","vin":"1J8FF48W78D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"WHEN FUELING THE FUEL BACKS UP AND SHUTS THE PUMP OFF AFTER JUST A FEW CENTS AT A TIME TAKING 20 MINUTES TO FUEL AND HAVING FUEL SPRAY ON ME AND ALL OVER MY CAR OVER AND OVER. VERY DANGEROUS!  I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS WAS NOT A RECALL AFTER READING ABOUT SO MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10917449,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/12/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/19/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE","summary":"DRIVING BACK FROM VISITING MY BROTHER IN PITTSBURGH ON MON. 10-10-2016  ON THE PA TURNPIKE I HEARD A WEIRD NOISE UNDERNEATH MY JEEP UP FRONT SOUND LIKE A LIGHT SQUEAKING  NOISE BUT COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS I WAS DEBATING ON DROPPING MY JEEP OFF AT MY MECHANIC TO CHECK IT OUT BUT WE GOT HOME TOO LATE DROVE JEEP TO DR APPT THAT WEEK ON A WEDNESDAY FOR TEST RESULTS DRIVING ON SMOOTH ROADS ONLY HEARD THE SQUEAKING NOISE UNTIL I HIT A LITTLE POT HOLE ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE ON THE BACK ROADS GOING ABOUT 25 MPH & HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND NO MATTER WHEN I HIT A LITTLE BUMP WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AREA I HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE LIKE A BALL JOINT OR SHOCK I CALLED MY MECHANIC TO TELL HIM I WAS DROPPING OFF THE JEEP AND TOLD HIM THE NOISE IT WAS MAKING. AFTER I DROPPED IT OFF I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THE NEXT DAY THAT MY FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE BOLT HOLE WAS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME AND BROKE BREAKING MY CONNECTION TO MY RIGHT CONTROL ARM AND RECOMMENDED ME TO REPLACE THE SUB FRAME AND BOTH CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES DUE TO THE RUST ON THE LEFT SIDE ALSO BEFORE THAT TOO BROKE OFF. IT COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DIFFERENT SCENARIO IF THIS WOULD OF HAPPEN ON THE PA TURNPIKE HEADING HOME TO COOPERSBURG, PA OVER 200 MILES ONE WAY THE MAN ABOVE WATCHED OVER US THAT DAY THE JEEP ONLY HAS 36,192 MILES ON IT THE PICTURES BELOW BAD--DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT OF SUB FRAME TOTALLY INSIDE RUSTED AREA-MAJOR PROBLEM / GOOD IS PASSENGER SIDE AS YOU CAN SEE THE HOLE AND THE INSERT INSIDE IS NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. I WOULD THINK IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART WHICH IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. MY 1ST JEEP PURCHASE BECAUSE OF IT SUPPOSEDLY RUGGEDNESS IN ALL WEATHER AND GOOD SAFETY RATING GUESS I WAS WRONG I AM 80 YRS YOUNG & I DEFINITELY DON'T DRY OFF ROAD I BOUGHT IT  NEW IN 2008 SAFETY RATING& RUGGED THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME THANK GOD IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ON THE INTERSTATE-[XXX]    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10915712,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/12/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/13/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W68D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CORROSION CREATED A HOLE IN THE SUBFRAME. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,348.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10914545,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/05/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/07/2016","vin":"1J8FT28068D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"MY MOTHER OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. I WAS DRIVING HER CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. APPARENTLY, THE CAR WANTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED. DUE TO AN ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY, I WAS ABLE TO REDUCED THE SPEED SAFELY. WHEN I WENT TO CHANGE LANES TO THE RIGHT, THE SIGNAL SPARK AND/OR CAUSED THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO GO ON. THE A/C CANNOT BE ON WHILE DRIVING EITHER. THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT IS CAUSING ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS TO HAPPEN ALL AT ONCE. I'M AFRAID TO HAVE MY MOTHER CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR. SHE ONLY DRIVES ON LOCAL STREETS, BUT THIS TOO CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.  I TOOK HER CAR 2 YEARS AGO TO A JEEP DEALER TO REPAIR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ON THE HATCH DOOR DUE TO IT GETTING WET. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RUBBER MOLDINGS AROUND THE HATCH DOOR, BUT IT HAS RETURNED. AND AGAIN THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. ALL OF THESES PROBLEMS KEEP PERSISTING AND SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10911001,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/29/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/02/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"FRONT SUBFRAME  CROSSMEMBER CORROSION, HOLE RUSTED IN CROSSMEMBER EFFECTING SAFETY.  AS REPORTED TO ME BY MY REG. LOCAL MECHANIC WHILE HE WAS PREFORMING OTHER MAINT.ON VEHICLE AS IT WAS RAISED ON VEHICLE LIFT. (SUGGESTED IT WAS DEALER REPAIR) PER TSB 23-012-14 THE PRIOR YR MODEL WAS RECALLLED FOR SAME REASON ON THE SAME PARTS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10908149,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"09/20/2016","vin":"1J8FT28098D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE'S SPEED REDUCED TO APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10907095,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/12/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"09/16/2016","vin":"1J8FF48W28D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"REAR CROSSMEMBER/SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY RUSTED THROUGH IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS RESULTING IN LARGE HOLES AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTS TO DETACH FROM THE FRAME AND ROTATE WHILE SHIFTING CAUSING EXCESSIVE NOISE AND DAMAGE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10904937,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/08/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"09/09/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR FAILED DUE TO THE SUBFRAME BEING CORRODED AND RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME BECAME INOPERABLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10902973,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/24/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/31/2016","vin":"","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE","summary":"SUMMARY:  WHILE DRIVING MY CAR WILL STILL IN THE ENGINE DIES THE CAR LOTS OF IOWA CITY IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE YOU'RE GOING AFTER YOU PUT GAS IN THE CAR HE USUALLY DOESN'T START BUT NOW IT HAS STARTED NOT LETTING YOU FILL UP WITH GAS AT STOPPING THE FUEL PUMP LIKE YOUR TANK IS FULL AND IT DIDN'T PUT ANY GAS IN IT BUT IT'S VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY WHEN YOU'RE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND YOUR ENGINE SHUTS OFF IN THE CAR STALLS AND LOCKS UP. THE TRACTION CONTROL WILL COME ON AND IT'S AN ABLE TO BE TURNED OFF AFTER IT LOCKS UP AND STALLS AND SHUTS OFF WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING IT ANY SPEED IT DOESN'T RESTART   REQUEST RESEARCH  HELP VERY SCARY IT'S GOING TO LEAD TO SOMETHING HORRIBLE HAPPENING THIS PROBLEM CANNOT GET FIXED","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10899554,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/30/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/30/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE","summary":"I TOOK MY JEEP PATRIOT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO PUT A HITCH ON THE BACK FOR A BIKE RACK, AND HE NOTICED THAT MY SUBFRAME/CROSS MEMBER WAS IN DIRE NEED OF REPLACEMENT DUE TO RUST.  I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A JEEP DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE IN THESE EARLY GEN. PATRIOTS, AND THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED BY JEEP (CHRYSLER ACTION # 23-012-1) FOR THE 2007 PATRIOT AND COMPASS MODELS.  THE DETAILS OF THE RECALL WOULD BE THAT JEEP WOULD COVER THE COST TO REPAIR THE ROTTED SUB FRAMES IN THE 2007 PATRIOTS MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO JULY 2007, AND THE ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE UNDER THIS RECALL IS DECIDED BY VIN NUMBER.  THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT MY JEEP WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 2007, BUT PURCHASED IN MARCH 2008 AND THUS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE SAME RECALL.    NOW, I AM CURRENTLY HAVING ISSUES WITH MY PATRIOT'S STEERING AND DECELERATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.  I EXPERIENCE SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND VIBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE WHILE GOING SPEEDS OVER 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY.  WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY ON A RAMP, THE ISSUES ARE THE MOST PRONOUNCED.  I HAVE TO BE DILIGENT ABOUT BRAKING SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE SURE THE CAR IS DECELERATING SAFELY AS WELL AS THE STEERING FEELING EXTREMELY LOOSE.      I'VE CONTACTED JEEP TO SEE IF THE ISSUE WITH THE SUB FRAME ROTTING WOULD BE COVERED IN THE 2008 PATRIOT MODEL, SINCE IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME ISSUE AS THE 2007S HAD AND HAD NOT BEEN CORRECTED.  I HAD NO LUCK TALKING TO A REPRESENTATIVE WITH JEEP ABOUT THIS ISSUE.  MY TICKET WITH JEEP WAS CLOSED BY CUSTOMER SERVICE AFTER THE E-MAIL REP. DIRECTED ME TO PURCHASE A WARRANTY WITH JEEP OR VISIT A DEALER (WHICH I'D ALREADY DONE).     WE ARE BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO FIX THE SUB FRAME THIS WEEK.  I'D LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED BY JEEP FOR THE COST OF REPAIRING THE SUBFRAME.      THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME,  [XXX]    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10899084,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/22/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/29/2016","vin":"","components":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"SUMMARY:  WHILE DRIVING MY CAR WILL STILL IN THE ENGINE DIES THE CAR LOTS OF CITY IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE YOU'RE GOING AFTER YOU PUT GAS IN THE CAR HE USUALLY DOESN'T START BUT NOW IT HAS STARTED NOT LETTING YOU FILL UP WITH GAS AT STOPPING THE FUEL PUMP LIKE YOUR TANK IS FULL AND IT DIDN'T PUT ANY GAS IN IT BUT IT'S VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY WHEN YOU'RE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND YOUR ENGINE SHUTS OFF IN THE CAR STALLS AND LOCKS UP. THE TRACTION CONTROL WILL COME ON AND IT'S AN ABLE TO BE TURNED OFF AFTER IT LOCKS UP AND STALLS AND SHUTS OFF WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING IT ANY SPEED IT DOESN'T RESTART   IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN YOU'RE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN THE ENGINE STALLS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10898317,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/15/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/24/2016","vin":"1J8FT28068D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, YY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT WITH 106,000 WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO A RUSTED FRONT CROSSMEMBER. THERE IS NO OTHER RUST ON THE VEHICLE. THE 2007 JEEP PATRIOTS/COMPASS AND DODGE CALIBERS ALL HAD THEIR WARRANTIES EXTENDED SO THAT THE CROSSMEMBER COULD BE REPLACED. BASED ON INVESTIGATION THROUGH THE INTERNET IT APPEARS THAT MANY 2008 JEEP PATRIOTS & COMPASSES ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM BUT CONSUMERS ARE NOT BEING NOTIFIED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE ROTTED FRAME IS NOT VISIBLE SO DRIVERS WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10898032,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/27/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/23/2016","vin":"1J8FF28WX8D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A ROTTED SUBFRAME. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT, AS A RESULT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LEAKAGE ONTO THE SUBFRAME, THE SUBFRAME ROTTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A TSB NUMBER X58 EXTENDED WARRANTY; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.   UPDATED 10/18/16*LJ*** UPDATED 12/01/16*LJ  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10896752,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/22/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/18/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE","summary":"-REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED BY JEEP THROUGH UNLIMITED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. PROBLEM SOLVED.  -THE FRAME AND BODY BEGUN TO RUST. THE PROBLEM STARTED TO APPEAR WHEN THE CAR WAS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD. THE PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT UP TO JEEP. JEEP DECLINED TO FIX OR ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.   -ENGINE STALLS EVERY 11 SECONDS. FAULTY CODE SHOWS: P2107: THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MODULE PROCESSOR. THE THROTTLE MODULE WAS REPLACED TWICE. PROBLEM PERSISTS. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. VERY UNSAFE DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING. CURRENTLY, THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE - PROBLEM NOT FIXED.  04/01/2021: ODI # CHANGED FROM 10896825 TO 10896752 AS PART OF ROUTINE DATA CLEANUP.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10894822,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/08/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/10/2016","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT LIMITED DOWN THE STREET AND HIT A POT HOLE AND WITH IN SECONDS IT SOUNDED LIKE A FLAT TIRE. I PULLED INTO THE CLOSEST PARKING LOT AND GOT OUT THERE WAS NO FLAT TRIED TO DRIVE IT AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOCKED I TOOK THE BRAKES APART AND THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE ONE SIDE COMPLETELY FELL OUT IN MY HANDS. THE BRAKE CLIPS RIPPED OUT OF THE DUST COVER AND THE ADJUSTER FELL INTO TO THE DRUM AND LOCKED THE BRAKES UP. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY DOING 30 WHEN IT HAPPENS AND SLOWED DOWN  OTHER WISE IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY I COULD ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WOULD OF HAPPENED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10892422,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/25/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/02/2016","vin":"1J8FT48W98D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"AIR CONDITION LACKS HOSE. WATER DRIPS DIRECTLY ON THE FRAME. FRAME IS VERY RUSTED. CHRYSLER DEALER AND LOCAL REPAIR SHOP ADVISED THE ENGINE COULD DROP OUT IF NOT REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. CALLED CHRYSLER GIVER CLAIM 297-76-309,NOW DENIED. RECALL ON 2007 MODEL BUT NOT 2008 FOR SAME PROBLEM. CANNOT DRIVE, NEED NEW SUB FRAME.VERY EXPENSIVE.PLEASE HELP, OTHERS MAY NOT KNOW OF DANGER.  ,","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10892485,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/29/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/02/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS OR SO. EVERYTIME I FILL UP THE GAS TANK, WITH IN A COUPLE OF BLOCKS OF DRIVING AWAY FROM THE GAS STATION THE JEEP STOPS AND I LOOSE POWER STEERING. I OWN A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT AND I PURCHASED IN 2007. I DO NOT LOOK FORWARD TO FILLIING UP THE TANK, BECAUSE I KNOW WHAT HAPPENS AND IT DOES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10891936,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/31/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/31/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"RIGHT AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK MY CAR SPUTTERED AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM THE GAS STATION","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10891764,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/21/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/30/2016","vin":"1J8FF48W78D","components":"STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHILE DRIVING MY CAR WILL STILL IN THE ENGINE DIES THE CAR LOTS OF IOWA CITY IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE YOU'RE GOING AFTER YOU PUT GAS IN THE CAR HE USUALLY DOESN'T START BUT NOW IT HAS STARTED NOT LETTING YOU FILL UP WITH GAS AT STOPPING THE FUEL PUMP LIKE YOUR TANK IS FULL AND IT DIDN'T PUT ANY GAS IN IT BUT IT'S VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY WHEN YOU'RE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND YOUR ENGINE SHUTS OFF IN THE CAR STALLS AND LOCKS UP. THE TRACTION CONTROL WILL COME ON AND IT'S AN ABLE TO BE TURNED OFF AFTER IT LOCKS UP AND STALLS AND SHUTS OFF WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING IT ANY SPEED IT DOESN'T RESTART","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10889169,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/20/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/28/2016","vin":"","components":"STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS I AM UNABLE TO PUT GAS AND IT IT SHUTS OFF THE PUMP AND USUALLY IT DOESN'T START AFTERWARDS BUT I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT SPEED OF 65 70 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH STANDING IN THE ENGINE LOCKS UP IN THE CAR STALLS AND DIES AND WILL NOT RESTART VERY DANGEROUS AND VERY SCARY","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10889249,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/13/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/28/2016","vin":"1J8FT28098D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"DURING A REPAIR FOR ANOTHER ISSUE, I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE WARRANTY FOR THAT SAME PART IN THE 2007 MODEL OF THAT SAME CAR WAS EXTENDED.  THEY INFORMED ME THAT IF I USED A 2008, THE PART COST WOULD BE OVER $600 AND CARRY A WARRANTY,  IF I USED THE 2007 PART, WHICH IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE 2008, THE PART WOULD COST UNDER $75.00 BUT CARRY NO WARRANTY.  I CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY ADVISED THAT THAT INFORMATION WAS TRUE AND THEY WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR MY EXPENSE.  THEY INDICATED THEY WOULD SET UP CASE #29675811 AND INFORM ME OF ANY FUTURE ACTIONS/RECALLS FOR THAT PART.  I SIMULTANEOUSLY SENT A LETTER TO \"CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE\" AND YESTERDAY RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL CONFIRMING THEIR DENIAL.    NOW, HOW DUMB IS THAT?  THEY EXTEND A WARRANTY AND REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART FOR THE SAME MODEL CAR, ONE YEAR OLDER, AND THAT PART RENDERS THE VEHICLE \"UNSAFE TO DRIVE\"? THE FACT THAT THE PART RUSTED SO BADLY IN THE FIRST PLACE  IS SERIOUS CAUSE FOR CONCERN.  THEY HAVE REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE $465.73 I PAID TO REPLACE THEIR DEFECTIVE PART.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10891480,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/28/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/28/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH, ENDED UP WITH A 3-INCH DIAMETER HOLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10891487,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/28/2016","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WITHIN A MILE OF FILLING UP MY GAS TANK THE CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND LOCKS UP THE STEERING WHEEL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10888790,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/21/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/26/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W08D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"WENT TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE OF NOISE WHEN TURNING. THE PROBLEM  WAS A CRACKED RUSTED OUT SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH IN THE 2007 PATRIOT AND PROVIDED AN EXTENDED 10YEAR WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO SUPPORT THE DEFECTIVE PART.  THE VEHICLE HAS 66K MILES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10887849,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/13/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/22/2016","vin":"1J8FT28WX8D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE","summary":"ON JULY 13, 2016, I TOOK MY JEEP IN TO OUR LOCAL DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE.  WHEN PICKING UP MY JEEP, I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE WRITER THAT THEY DISCOVERED THE K FRAME (CROSSOVER IN FRONT OF VEHICLE) WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND WOULD VERY SOON NEED TO BE REPLACED.  IF IT WAS NOT REPLACED, IT WOULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD!  I AM AWARE THAT CHRYSLER EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE 2007 JEEP PATRIOT TO 10 YEARS FOR THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM.  THE 2007 AND 2008 MODELS USE THE SAME FRAME AND DESIGN.  THEY  DID NOT EXTEND THE COVERAGE FOR THE 2008 MODEL.  THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK.  I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 105,000 MILES ON MY JEEP.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10887381,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/20/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/21/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,574.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10885867,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/19/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"ROLLOVER VALVE - EVERY TIME I FILLED THE GAS TANK, THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT JERKING AND OCCASIONAL STALLING. THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN IF I ONLY FILLED PARTIALLY. WITHIN A MILE THERE WOULD BE JERKING, AND STALLING HAS HAPPENED WHILE IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING. NOT ONLY IS THAT A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN, BUT IN A VEHICLE ROLLOVER THE VALVE PREVENTS GAS FROM SPILLING OUT AND STARTING POSSIBLE FIRES.     LUCKILY I WAS ONLY ON LOCAL STREETS AND NOT A HIGHWAY WHEN I STALLED, BUT I HAVE READ OTHER FORUMS WHERE PEOPLE'S PATRIOTS STALLED AT HIGHER SPEEDS.    THE JEEP DEALERSHIP AND OTHER MECHANICS SEEM TO KNOW THIS IS A COMMON FLAW WITH JEEPS AND CHRYSLERS BUILT IN THE PAST 5-8 YEARS.     THE ONLY SOLUTION TO REPLACE THE VALVE IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK, WHICH IS EXTREMELY COSTLY. THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY, BUT CHRYSLER SEEMS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND HAS DONE NOTHING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10884729,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/14/2016","vin":"","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE CAR CUYS IN AN OUT ALMOST LIMEIT GOING TO SHUT OFF. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AN FLASH AN DING . SHORTLY AFTER WHILE DRIVI G THE ESP COMES ON CUTS OUT LIME GOI G TO DIE THEN ENGINE DIES DRIVING OR PARKED","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10877173,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/28/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/28/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W28D","components":"SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE","summary":"MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN A 45 MPH ZONE WHEN, TWICE TODAY, THE BRAKES ON MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT SANK TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED. I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO GET THEM TO REGAIN PRESSURE AFTER LETTING OFF THE PEDAL; BRAKES WORKED ON SECOND ATTEMPT. LATER DOWN THE ROAD THE FAILURE OCCURRED A SECOND TIME. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO BUILD PRESSURE, IT WAS UNNECESSARY ... THE BRAKES WORKED ON SECOND ATTEMPT.    MY VEHICLE DID NOT DISPLAY ANY WARNING INDICATORS AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE; NEITHER THE BRAKE LIKE, ABS LIGHT, OR ANY OTHER LAMP ON THE DASH WAS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED.    USUALLY IN THE RAIN, MY PATRIOT SUFFERS FROM A STUTTERING AND STALLING ISSUE THAT IS REPORTED BY MANY JEEP PATRIOT OWNERS, AND HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED DUE TO THE IRREGULARITY OF THE PROBLEM. A DIRECT CAUSE FOR THE ISSUE IS UNKNOWN AND CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED BY THE DEALERSHIP OR MY REGULAR MECHANIC.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10877007,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/04/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/27/2016","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE","summary":"I'VE BEEN INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT MY SUBFRAME ON THE GROUND END IS ROTTED OUT AND WILL PROBABLY CRACK IN HALF IN LESS THAT S YEAR. I KEEP REPLACING BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS BECAUSE THE FRAME IS SO WEAK IT IS STARTING TO BOW AND CAUSE EVERYTHING TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 75000 MILES ON IT AND NEVER OFF ROAD. CHRYSLER CORP TOLD ME ITS PROBABLY TIME TO BUY S NEW CAR. THIS CAR IS S MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD TO ME AND MY SMALL CHILDREN. HOPEFULLY NO ONE GETS KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE THEY SEE A PROBLEM.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10874801,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/17/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/17/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A GAS STATION AND WAS FILLED UP WITH GAS.  THE FUEL WAS NOT \"TOPPED OFF\" AND FUELING WAS STOPPED WHEN THE FUEL NOZZLE SHUT OFF.  UPON LEAVING THE GAS STATION AND DRIVING LESS THAN 1/4 MILE, THE ENGINE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.  THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES.  THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AFTER THIS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10874415,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/31/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/15/2016","vin":"","components":"STEERING","summary":"FRONT CROSS MEMBER ROTTED OUT AND FAILED STATE INSPECTION. THIS CROSS MEMBER IS WHAT RACK AND PINION AND CONTROL ARMS BOLT TOO.. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10873392,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/03/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/09/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10873018,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/04/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/07/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W28D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FWD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,980.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10872004,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/02/2016","vin":"1J8FT28WX8D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"MY SUBFRAME IS ROTTING THROUGH AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD FOR MY KIDS AND MYSELF. THE CAR IS NOT THAT OLD TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHICH WAS TOLD TO ME BY MY MECHANIC.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10871763,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/16/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/01/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE COMPLETELY REFUELED IN ORDER TO AVOID THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10865875,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"05/19/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W38D","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME UP AND A MECHANIC WITH LICENSE TOLD ME THAT; THAT MAIN SENSOR ALONG SIDE THE STEERING  TUBE DID NOT WORK AND IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT THE AIR  BAGS WOULD NOT FUNCTION. TELL ME IF THE MAKER IS OR NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM I'M FACING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10865713,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/18/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"05/18/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"ENGINE SPUTTERS AND STALLS AFTER FILLING TANK. THIS OCCURS A FEW MINUTES INTO DRIVING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE TANK IS FILLED. THE CAR SPUTTERS AND STALLS, AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, WHICH IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES NOW.    THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE: HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T29898_DS631498","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10862542,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/25/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"05/02/2016","vin":"1J8FT28038D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE CORROSION TO THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10861862,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"04/27/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE SPARK PLUG AND SUSPECTED A SENSOR FAILURE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10861371,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"04/25/2016","vin":"1J8FF48W78D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS ANY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS WHEN I GET IN MY JEEP THE FIRST TIME THE BREAK IS TOUCH WATER POURS FROM THE DOME LIGHT LIKE A WATERFALL STREAM IT IS STAINING THE INTERIOR IT IS TRASHING THE CAR I CANNOT GET IT TO STOP WHAT IS THE WORST THING","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10860298,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/18/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"04/19/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"MY FRONT CROSSMEMBER / SUB FRAME IS ROTTED OUT . CONTACTED JEEP THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY WARRANTED 2007 MODELS BUT NOT 2008 . FRONT ENGINE CRADLE HAS HUGE HOLES IN IT . DESIGN FLAW CAUSE THE AC DRIPS RIGHT ON FRAME CAUSING RUST . DEALERSHIP SAID NO SETRVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BUT THEY LIED . FINALLY GOT A GOOD QUOTE TO HAVE FIXED GONNA COST 775 TO FIX . I HAVE ALSO CHANGED MY FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS 3 TIMES . BALL JOINTS , TIE RODS ETC AND  THE OTHER PARTS . ONLY SAVING GRACE IS ITS PAID FOR AND LIFETIME POWER TRAIN WARRANTY .","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10855191,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/12/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"04/13/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W28D","components":"POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE","summary":"I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, AND A CONDITION OF LOW IDLE STALLING HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER MY 8 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT MECHANICAL CONDITION, AND ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND DOCUMENTED.     IN WET OR DAMP CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE REGULARLY STALLS, OR THE IDLE DROPS BELOW A NORMAL OPERATING RANGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUDDER.    MORE RECENTLY, IN WET OR DAMP CONDITIONS, WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO MOVE BEFORE EXPERIENCING NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER MOMENTARILY BEFORE RPMS SURGE AND ACCELERATION CONTINUES.    THIS IS HAZARDOUS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CROSS INTERSECTIONS, AS THE STALLING AND LIMP ACCELERATION ARE RANDOM AND CANNOT BE PREDICTED.    EARLY ON I HAD BROUGHT THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALERSHIP'S ATTENTION DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD BUT THE ISSUE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE ALSO COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE AS IT ONLY OCCURS IN WET OR DAMP CONDITIONS.    THERE ARE MANY DOCUMENTED INSTANCES OF IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR ISSUES WITH ALL MODEL YEARS OF JEEP PATRIOTS, THOUGH NO REMEDY HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10855377,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/12/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"04/13/2016","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP PATRIOT IT STARTED TO MAKE A WHINING NOISE AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER. AFTER SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD A WHILE I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO DRIVE AGAIN WITH NO PROBLEM BUT STILL I HEARD THE WHINNING NOISE. AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE AGAIN THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER. AFTER FINALLY MAKING IT HOME I IMMEDIATELY GOT ON THE INTERNET TO RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM. ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE JEEP PATRIOT CVT TRANSMISSION IS CRAP AND THE COMPANY WON'T DO ANYTHING TO FIX IT KNOWING THAT THEIR PRODUCT HAVE PROBLEMS. I'M DISGUSTED AN 09 WITH 53,000 MILES AND I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. OUR GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS BAILED THE CHRYSLER COMPANY OUT WHEN THEY WAS AT RISK OF LOSING EVERYTHING AND THIS IS HOW THEY PAY US BACK AND SAY THANK YOU, BY SELLING US CRAP AND BEING KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE ISSUES IT HAS AND DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. I WAS TAUGHT BUYING AMERICAN IS WHAT KEEPS AMERICA EMPLOYED, BUT IT ALSO LEAVES U STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WASTING THOUSANDS OF UR HARD EARNED DOLLARS ON A JUNK PRODUCT. I FEEL AS THOUGH THE CHRYSLER COMPANY SHOULD ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND FIX THEIR PRODUCT ITS THEIRS THEY MADE IT SO FIX IT PLAIN AND SIMPLE BUT NO AFTER SPENDING THOUSANDS ON THEIR VEHICLE THEY WANT U TO ALSO SPEND ANOTHER $3500 IN THEIR DEALERSHIPS ON A NEW TRANSMISSION THIS IS ROBBERY AT ITS FINEST AND NOTHING IS DONE ABOUT IT BUT AGAIN THIS IS AMERICA HOME OF THE FREE. FREE TO DO WHATEVER U LIKE AND SCREW THOSE THAT KEPT U AFLOAT AND BAILED UR COMPANY OUT WHEN YOU WAS ON THE BRINK OF CLOSING YOUR DOORS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10850547,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/19/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"03/19/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W78D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"MY 2008 PATRIOT'S FRONT CROSSMEMBER IS RUSTING THROUGH.  CHRYSLER HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO COVER THIS EXACT PROBLEM ON THE 2007 PATRIOTS, BUT HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM ON THE 2008 MODEL.  THE CROSSMEMBER SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.  IF IT WERE TO FAIL IN MOTION THE RESULTS WOULD BE CATASTROPHIC.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10846269,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/12/2016","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"ENGINE CRADDLE/ FRAME RUSTED THRU. PROBLEM FOUND ON JEEP PATRIOTS A ND DODGE CALIPERS.  BAD DESIGN BECAUSE AC DRAINS ONTO RUSTED OUT AREA,  I AM A PA INSPECTION MECHANIC SO I KNOW THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN.  DANGER IS IF CROSSMEMBER BREAKS STEERIG CONTROL WILL BE LOST.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10837630,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/20/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"02/22/2016","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING UP, THE VEHICLE BUCKS AND STALLS. AFTER A FILL UP THIS PAST WEEKEND, THE JEEP STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A CONGESTED INTERSECTION LEAVING ME MOMENTARILY STRANDED. LUCKILY, AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. VERY SCARY!! THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN LEAVING THE GAS STATION. IT WASN'T UNTIL RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE THAT I DISCOVERED MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10837285,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/15/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"02/20/2016","vin":"1-28FF28W28","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"WE STARTED TO HAVE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF OUR CAR WHEN WE DROVE IT. THINKING IT WAS SOMETHING IN THE WHEEL, WE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT.  HE TOLD US THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS RUSTED OUT TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.  HAD IT TOWED TO A JEEP DEALER, SAID IT WAS A GOOD THING WE DIDN'T TRY TO DRIVE IT.  IT WAS POSSIBLE THAT THE ENGINE COULD HAVE FALLEN OUT IT WE HIT A POT HOLE ON THE WAY THERE.  CONTACTED JEEP, THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.  IN MY RESEARCH I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED IN 2007, 2008, AND 2009 JEEP PATRIOTS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10836233,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/30/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"02/15/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CANNOT PUMP GAS, PUMP SHUTS OFF AFTER A FEW CENTS OF GAS IS PUMPED. VERY BIG SAFETY HAZARD DURING PUMPING. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND REQUIRES THE GAS TANK TO BE REPLACED. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ROLLOVER VALVE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10816161,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"02/03/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT.  CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP WITH  VEHICLE POWER TRAIN INSPECTION ISSUES.  *SMD  THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.  THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, INSPECTIONS DID NOT INCLUDE THE POWER TRAIN. *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10823945,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/03/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"02/03/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING MY 2008 PATRIOT UP WITH FUEL THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP , TODAY  MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT STALLED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. LUCKY I WAS NOT HIT. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10823655,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"02/02/2016","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK IN MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT, IT WILL IMMEDIATELY START TO \"CHUG\" OR EVEN HAVE THE ENGINE STALL COMPLETELY.  THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE SITTING STILL OR EVEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.  VERY DANGEROUS!!!  MY MECHANIC SAYS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH CHRYSLER/JEEP.  HE IS RIGHT.  THE PROBLEMS ARE DOCUMENTED ALL OVER THE INTERNET.  OF COURSE, THE ONLY FIX IS TO HAVE THE ENTIRE GAS TANK REPLACED WHICH NEEDLESS TO SAY, IS VERY EXPENSIVE.  JEEP/CHRYSLER SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS KNOWN DEFECT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10823700,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/20/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"02/02/2016","vin":"1J8FFZ8W68D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"SEVERE LEAKING OUT OF SUNROOF, CEILING, AND WINDSHIELD OF CAR.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10822526,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/11/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"01/27/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN PUTTING FUEL IN MY VEHICLE, I AM UNABLE TO PUT MORE THAN 1 GALLON OF GAS IN THE TANK. THE PUMP KEEPS SHUTTING OFF AND GAS STARTS POURING BACK OUT OF THE TANK. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE ONLY TO FIND THERE ARE A LOT OF JEEP OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. OTHER JEEP OWNERS HAVE TRIED TO REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER, ONLY TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME ISSUE AGAIN SEVERAL WEEKS LATER. THEN THEY END UP HAVING TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK. THIS IS A DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY. THE FUEL TANK ISSUES ARE ISSUES THAT JEEP SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GIVEN THE RATE OF OCCURRENCES FOR JEEP OWNERS AND EXPENSIVE FIX.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10822131,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/25/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"01/25/2016","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"PURCHASED VEHICLE USED 11/2015; FIRST LEAK IN REAR COMPARTMENT LIGHT FIXTURE 12/26/2015. 1/24/2016; NEW LEAK IN FRONT COMPARTMENT LIGHT FIXTURE. SERIOUSLY, ISN'T THIS ALL ONE SYSTEM? IF CHECKED THOROUGHLY, SHOULDN'T THIS HAVE FAILED 12/2015? VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH DEALERSHIP.  NOW AN ADDITIONAL FEE AND LOSS OF TIME ON MY PART.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10820155,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/23/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"01/14/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE IN A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHERE THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONLY AFTER REFUELING AND WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. .....UPDATED 02/10/16 *BF  THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW FUEL TANK IN ORDER TO FIX THE ISSUE,  UPDATED 02/16/16*JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10820340,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/23/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"01/14/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE","summary":"WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP I WOULD HEAR A BANG NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY JEEP. IMMEDIATELY MY ESP/BAS LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THE ESP/BAS WARNING LIGHT WOULD GO OFF BUT COME BACK ON AGAIN AFTER MAKING A TURN. I NOTICED MY LEFT, REAR TIRE WAS WEARING OUT ON THE INSIDE. TREAD ON OTHER 3 TIRES HAD NO UNEVEN WEAR.    ON DEC. 23, 2015 I BROUGHT MY JEEP INTO PALM CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA FOR A MULTIPOINT INSPECTION AND OIL CHANGE. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY REAR SUB CHASSIS WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND REPAIRS EXCESSIVE. I WAS INFORMED BY MY SERVICE ADVISOR -- KRISTIE WILKINSON, REPAIRS WOULD EXCEED WHAT THE JEEP IS WORTH AND THAT RUST IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND IT IS NOT EVEN COVERED UNDER MY LIFETIME MAXIMUM CARE CHRYSLER SERVICE CONTRACT (# 34813970) I PURCHASED IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR WARRANTY. THE NEXT DAY I WAS SHOWN THE SEVERE RUST ON THE REAR CHASSIS SUBFRAME BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR AND TECHNICIAN. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THE REAR OF MY JEEP'S WEIGHT IS RESTING ON TOP OF THE TRANSFER CASE, AND IF HE JUST HIT THE REAR WITH A HAMMER ONE TIME IT WILL FALL APART IN PIECES AND THAT THE JEEP WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.    MY RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THIS IS A FAULT/WEAKNESS THAT IS ALREADY RECOGNIZED BY CHRYSLER CORP. IN THE 2007 JEEP PATRIOTS AND IS COVERED BY THEM UNTIL 2017. THIS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH MUST BE ADDRESSED IN THIS MODEL YEAR (2008), ALSO.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10818942,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/25/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"01/08/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN SUDDENLY ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIGHT UP, THE DIALS WENT CRAZY, THE CAR BUCKED LIKE IT WAS STALLING AND THEN THE ENGINE CUT OFF. I HAD THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY A PROFESSIONAL AUTO MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS MOST LIKELY THE TOTAL INTEGRATION POWER MODULE WHICH IS COMMON IN MOST JEEPS/CHRYSLERS AND HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF ISSUES IN RECENT YEARS. IT IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TIPM, BUT NOT DOING SO MEANS DRIVING THE CAR IS UNRELIABLE AND INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY TO OTHER DRIVERS WHO MAY NOT EXPECT THE CAR IN FRONT OF THEM TO SUDDENLY STOP.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10818971,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/08/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"01/08/2016","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, IMMEDIATELY AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER WAS ACTIVATED BUT FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK ELECTRONICALLY. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE STALLING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.  UPDATED 03/04/16*LJ  UPDATED 03/30/16. *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10818343,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/12/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"01/06/2016","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"I OWN A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED AT 29,000 MILES COSTING OVER $800 TO FIX AND NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.  I STARTED DOING RESEARCH ONLINE IN JEEP FORUMS AND BLOGS AND FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES.  DEALER TOLD ME IF I HAVEN'T HAPPENED TO BRING IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION, MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL WOULD HAVE FALLEN OFF.  I DON'T DRIVE THIS OFF-ROAD, JUST BACK AND FORTH IN CITY DRIVING TO WORK AND FOR ERRANDS AND ONE 1400 MILE TRIP EVERY 2-3 YEARS VIA INTERSTATE. FOUND THEY HAD A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE IN EARLIER VERSIONS OF JEEPS, BUT NOT ON 2007 OR 2008 PATRIOTS. MY RESEARCH FOUND THIS IS A POOR DESIGN AND WILL KEEP HAPPENING OVER AND OVER AGAIN ONCE IT STARTS.  THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COULD GET SOMEONE KILLED AND CHRYSLER/FIAT SHOULD STAND UP TO THE PLATE AND DO A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE.  WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THEM EVER, PERIOD.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10817321,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"01/01/2016","vin":"1J8FT28W68D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT LEAKS THROUGH DOME LIGHT. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST COUPLE TIMES THIS HAPPEN LAST YEAR IT FRIED MY RADIO.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10816607,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/28/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/28/2015","vin":"1J8FF48W48D","components":"STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FUELING VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AWAY THE JEEP WILL STUTTER AND SHUT OFF.  THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK.  THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING DOWN A BUSY STREET.  THIS USUALLY HAPPENS A FEW MINUTES AFTER FUELING BUT HAS HAPPENED A DAY AFTER.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10816270,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/26/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/26/2015","vin":"","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I AM DRIVING A NEW TO ME PATRIOT 2008 AND AM HAVING WATER LEAKING IN TO INTERIOR FROM REAR/HATCH DOOR.  IT'S A HOLIDAY WEEKEND, SO WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL MONDAY TO CONTACT DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10811236,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/30/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/19/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"GAS PUMP SHUTS OFF WHEN FILLING UP, IT STARTED LAST MONTH ON & OFF.  LAST 3 DAYS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PUT MORE THAN 1 GALLON REGARDLESS OF GAS PUMP OR GAS STATION. CHECKED INTERNET AND MANY ARE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THE GAS TANK HAS TO BE REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE.  I HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH 2005 CHRYSLER 300, IT STARTED THE SAME WAY WHERE I COULD NOT PUT GAS, THEN IT STARTED TO SHUTOFF WHILE DRIVING OR RIGHT AFTER FILLING UP, A COUPLE TIMES I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN TURNING AT INTERSECTION AND ENGINE SHUTOFF AFTER LEAVING THE GAS STATION. THE  DEALER REPLACED THE GAS TANK FOR FREE AS SIMILAR ISSUES WERE REPORTED FOR 2006 CHRYLER 300S,BUT NOT 2005 MODEL.  2) ALSO, OFTEN AFTER FILLING UP, THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL GO ON USUALLY WITHIN HOURS OF FILLING UP WHILE DRIVING AND STAYS ON. SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT GO OFF FOR DAYS EVEN WHEN DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY FOR AN HR.THE ENGINE LIGHT WHEN IT GOES OFF MAY STAY OFF FOR 2-3 WEEKS.  I CHECK THE GAS CAP AND IT IS ON TIGHT.  PREVIOUSLY MY MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS DUE TO A CODE 420? POINTING TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.  I AM NOT CONVINCED IS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECAUSE WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OFF, IT STAYS OFF FOR WEEKS, AND I DO ALLOT OF DRIVING. ON STREETS AND EXPRESSWAY FOR 30 MILES OR MORE DAILY.  I AM TAKING CAR TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP NEXT WEEK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10810453,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/09/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/15/2015","vin":"1J8FF48W98D","components":"SEAT BELTS","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT.WHILE STRAPPING A SAFETY SEAT INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE THREAD ON THE CENTER SEAT BELT WAS FAILING. ALSO, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS SPLITTING IN TWO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CENTER SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,898.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10809636,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/08/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/11/2015","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"ENGINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT BECAME ILL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE EXHAUST BLOCK WAS LEAKING EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE EXHAUST BLOCK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.  ...UPDATED 02/19/16 *BF UPDATED 05/0918*JB    *CN","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10809012,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/10/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/08/2015","vin":"8D672538","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"I BOUGHT  2008 JEEP PATRIOT NEW, THIS SUMMER (2015), I FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO A RUSTED OUT FRONT STEEL FRAME ASSEMBLY, THAT HOLDS THE STEERING UNIT AND THE LOWER ARMS OF THE WHEELS, IT DIRECTLY EFFECTS THE STEERING. I HAVE LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SEEN OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SEEN WHERE CHRYSLER WAS RECALLING OLDER 2007 JEEPS WITH SAME PROBLEMS BUT NOT MINE. THIS JOB COST BETWEEN $900.00 TO $1000.00.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10808641,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/24/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/06/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STARTING ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO THE CAR WILL NO LONGER TAKE MORE THAN ABOUT 1/4 GALLON OF GAS BEFORE CLICKING OFF. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE PUMP AT COSTCO BUT I HAVE SINCE EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE AT SEVERAL OTHER STATIONS. IT TAKES ABOUT 15 MINUTES TO FILL THE TANK FROM EMPTY AND WILL SPIT GAS BACK IF I AM NOT CAREFUL. CHECKED THE EVAP CANISTER AND FILLER NECK. BASED ON RESEARCH IT APPEARS THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE GAS TANK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10808640,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/16/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/06/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CAR STALLS SHORTLY AFTER REFUELING. GENERALLY I DRIVE FOR ABOUT 60 SECONDS AT WHICH POINT IF I SLOW DOWN TOO MUCH IT STALLS OUT. THIS HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE FOR SEVERAL YEARS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10808556,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/04/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/05/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"ENGINE","summary":"ENGINE STALLS SHORTLY AFTER REFUELING. VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP WITHIN MINUTES OF REFUELING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10807737,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/01/2015","vin":"1J8FT28008D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I WAS AT MY MECHANIC GETTING MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT SERVICED WHEN HE CALLED ME INTO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE RUST ISSUE THAT THE K FRAME HAS. THE RUST HAS ALREADY BEGAN TO MAKE HOLES IN THE STRUCTURE WHICH WERE NOT THERE AT MY LAST CHANGE 3 MONTHS AGO. I BEGAN TO RESEARCH THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT IT SEEMS TO BE QUITE COMMON, SO MUCH THAT THEY HAVE EXTENDED THE 2007 PATRIOT WARRANTY. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY OPEN RECALLS ON MY PATRIOT AND HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WASN'T.  THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR EVEN AT JUST UNDER 105,000 MILES. THE INFORMATION THAT I HAVE READ ONLINE MENTIONS A MANUFACTURE FLAW THAT HAS THE A/C DRAIN OVER THE FRAME. THIS LEAVES THE OWNER WITH A COSTLY REPAIR THAT IS JEEPS FAULT.  WHILE THE JEEP WAS IN THE AIR ON THE LIFT WE INSPECTED THE REST OF THE UNDER BODY EVERYTHING ELSE WAS RUST FREE BUT I HAVE ENCLOSED PICTURES TAKEN TODAY ON THE LIFT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10795079,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"11/20/2015","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,241. UPDATE 01/13/16 MA   THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR, IF HE DOESN'T FILL THE TANK UP COMPLETELY. UPDATED 01/25/16.*JB   UPDATED 05/24/16*LJ  UPDATED 05/24/16.*JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10795192,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/15/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"11/20/2015","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"MY JEEP PATRIOT STALLS AFTER GETTING GAS. I SAW ONLINE MANY OTHERS HAVE REPORTED SAME PROBLEM.  IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT OF GAS TANK VALVE.  VERY DANGEROUS AS STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN CAR STALLS. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN RECALLED?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10789475,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/05/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"11/10/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W18D","components":"STEERING,STRUCTURE","summary":"I BOUGHT A NEW  2008 JEEP PATRIOT, THAT I PARK IN GARAGE IN WINTER IN THE EVENING WHEN NOT DRIVING, THIS PAST SUMMER (2015), I TOOK MY JEEP TO GET INSPECTED AND THE MECHANIC AT THE GARAGE SAID HE CAN NOT PASS IT DUE TO THE RUSTED OUT SUB FRAME THAT HOLDS THE STEERING, AND FRONT END PARTS; I CALLED THE JEEP DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE THE $600.00 DOLLAR PART ON HAND, WHICH MEANS TO ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PART THAT IS FAILING. SINCE IT IS A BOX FRAME PIECE IT APPEARS THAT EITHER THE PART WAS NOT CLEANED OR PLATED ON THE INSIDE CORRECTLY, SINCE THESE PARTS ARE RUSTING OUT FROM THE INSIDE TO OUTSIDE, AND BY THE TIME YOU SEE THE RUST IT IS TO LATE AND RUSTED THOUGH CAUSING A DANGER IN FRAME AND STEERING ALL  WITHIN JUST A FEW YEARS ( 6). ALL TOGETHER THIS WAS A $900.00 DOLLAR JOB TO FIX.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10787438,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/31/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"10/31/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK DROVE OUT OF GAS STATION AND VEHICLE KEPT STALLING AND LOCKED UP. HAD TO PULL TO SIDE OFF OF THE ROAD.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10785527,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/21/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"10/23/2015","vin":"","components":"STEERING,STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10785309,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/19/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"10/22/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE SUBFRAME FRACTURED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10783236,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/13/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"10/19/2015","vin":"1J8FF48W08D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND PCM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10783519,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/13/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"10/19/2015","vin":"1J8FT28098D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NON-PROGRAMMED KEY WAS USED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT ACTIVATED THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE KEYS NEEDED TO BE RE-PROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10783182,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/17/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"10/18/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W78D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"17/OCTOBER 2015 3:00 PM THERE WAS A  FIRE IN THE FUEL LINE OVER THE MOTOR. OVER THE 4 INJECTOR SENSORS THE LINE CUT AND SPLASH GASOLINE. IN THIS MOMENT, THE MOTOR WAS OFF AND THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. IN THIS MOMENT JUST AN  EXTINGUISHER WAS USED   THE DAMAGE WAS A LINE CUT  OVER THE MOTOR 2.4. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY OVER 10 MINUTE IN THE YARD OF CLUB  LIONS OF GUAYANILLA TOWN OF PUERTO RICO COUNTRY 00656 AREA CODE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10781410,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/10/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/12/2015","vin":"1J8FF28WD52","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS USED 2008 JEEP PATRIOT IN 2011 IT WILL STALL AND SHUT OFF AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK; THEN AFTER THE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED IT FUNCTIONS AS USUAL; A FEW TIMES IT RE-STALLED A SECOND TIME AFTER FILLING UP AND THEN WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED.  NOTE, I DID NOT OVER FILL THE TANK. I DID INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLS FOR THE 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FOR THIS ISSUE BUT WAS INFORMED THERE WERE NONE.  ALSO NO JEEP DEALERSHIP OR OTHER DEALERSHIP COULD FIX THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS WHEN  THIS FIRST INSTANCE THIS OCCURRED, I WAS HEADING INTO  ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN IT STALLED ON ME AND I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT.  I FOUND ON JEEPPATRIOT.COM A FORUM WHERE MANY PURCHASER'S OF 2008 JEEP PATRIOTS REPORT THIS ISSUE WITH NO RESOLVE, ONLY AN ENTRY FROM 1/23/15 NOTED THEIR MECHANIC SAID IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ROLLOVER VALVE MEANING THE ENTIRE TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED.  CONSIDERING THE SAFETY ISSUE OF  A MOVING VEHICLE STALLING OUT AFTER FILLING UP, AND THE ISSUE BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE 2008 JEEP PATRIOT MODEL, I'M ASKING FOR INSPECTION INTO THIS ISSUE AND FOR A RECALL TO BE ISSUED WITH WHATEVER IS THE ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM/TANK. THIS ISSUE HAS CONTINUED OVER THE DURATION OF ME HAVING MY VEHICLE.     NOW MORE RECENTLY MY VEHICLE HAS A CODE FOR AN EVAP LEAK, AND WHEN PUMPING THE GAS TANK WON'T TAKE THE FUEL. I'M TAKING IT TO A JEEP DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS, BUT AM NOT SURE IF ITS RELATED TO THE AFOREMENTIONED STALLING OUT ISSUE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10764158,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/04/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"09/16/2015","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY PATRIOT STARTED HAVING ISSUES AFTER I WOULD REFILL MY GAS TANK TO WHERE THE GAS PUMP TURNS OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND SHUT OFF 4 OR 5 TIMES AS I WAS LEAVING THE STATION. I HAVE ALSO HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT HAS ALSO SHUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IDLING WHEN I HAVEN'T FILLED THE TANK. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE PURGE VALVE SOLENOID AND ALTERNATOR AT MY COST THINKING THAT WOULD FIX MY PROBLEM BUT NOTHING HAS WORKED. THEY ALSO RECOMMENDED I REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AT MY COST, BUT AFTER ALREADY POURING OVER $1000 INTO THE VEHICLE, I WAS HESITANT TO SPEND $1500 MORE. I HAVE BEEN AVOIDING THE PROBLEM BY ONLY PUTTING ABOUT 10 GALLONS OF FUEL MAXIMUM IN MY TANK. TWO WEEKS AGO THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD BANGING NOISE AND LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON THE DASH AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO OVER 20 MPH. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY ABOUT A MILE FROM ANOTHER JEEP DEALERSHIP. THIS TIME THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR WAS BAD. ANOTHER $800 FIX. I TOLD THIS DEALERSHIP OF THE OTHER PROBLEMS I WAS EXPERIENCING WITH THE CAR SHUTTING OFF AND THEY THOUGHT THIS MAY FIX MY PROBLEM. THEN ABOUT 5 DAYS LATER, UPON TRYING TO REFUEL MY VEHICLE, I WAS UNABLE TO PUT MORE THAN 1 GALLON OF GAS IN THE TANK. THE PUMP KEPT SHUTTING OFF AND GAS STARTED POURING BACK OUT OF THE TANK. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE ONLY TO FIND THERE ARE A LOT OF JEEP OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. OTHER JEEP OWNERS HAVE TRIED TO REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER, ONLY TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME ISSUE AGAIN SEVERAL WEEKS LATER. THEN THEY END UP HAVING TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK. THIS IS A DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY. THE FUEL TANK ISSUES ARE ISSUES THAT I THINK JEEP SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GIVEN THE RATE OF OCCURRENCES FOR JEEP OWNERS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10761286,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/02/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"09/03/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FOR THE PAST YEAR OR SO, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEM POSTED ON THE JEEP PATRIOT FORUMS UNDER THIS LINK (HTTP://WWW.JEEPPATRIOT.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=271689). HAPPENS 95% OF THE TIME WHERE THE ENGINE WILL STALL AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE SITTING STILL OR WHILE DRIVING. IF IT STALLS WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES GO OUT MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE JEEP. THE OBVIOUS CONCERN IS THAT IT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. I DON'T LIKE THE IDEA OF JUST \"DON'T FILL IT UP ALL THE WAY\" - THAT SEEMS LIKE A COP OUT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AFTER IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME - THEY KEPT IT FOR 2 DAYS, DRIVING IT ALL AROUND AND WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE IT (THIS WAS BEFORE I STUMBLED ACROSS THIS FORUM AND REALIZED IT ONLY HAPPENS AFTER A GAS TANK FILL-UP). I HOPE THAT MY SUBMISSION AND OTHERS' LEAD TO A RECALL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10760894,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"09/01/2015","vin":"","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"THE TPMS SENSOR NUT BROKE OFF THE SENSOR ITSELF.  THIS LEFT A HOLE IN THE RIM WHERE THE SENSOR/STEM SHOULD BE SINCE THERE WAS NOTHING HOLDING IT ONCE THE TIRE STARTED LOSING AIR, RAPIDLY, IT FELL IN THE TIRE AND RUINED THE TIRE AND RESULTED IN A INSTANT FLAT.  THIS IS THE SECOND TIME ON A SECOND TIRE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO IN THE TWO AND A HALF YEARS I HAVE THIS VEHICLE.  JEEP NEEDS TO DO A RECALL OR GET RID OF THE SO CALLED SAFETY PRECAUTION AND GO BACK TO THE BASICS OF A RUBBER STEAM AND NO SENSOR.  THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD AS YOU HAVE ALMOST NO TIME TO SLOW DOWN AND TRY TO GET OFF THE ROAD BEFORE THE TIRE IS TOAST.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10759437,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/12/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"08/26/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W28D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INDEPENDENTLY DOING REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE SUB FRAME, BOTH ON THE FRONT AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10749878,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/18/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"08/19/2015","vin":"5TDZK23C78S","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"THE 2008 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS PURCHASED IN MAY 2015.  SHORTLY THEREAFTER I NOTICED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME ON, DING AND GO OFF WITHIN A FEW SECONDS.  THINKING IT WAS JUST A LOOSE CONNECTION, I WIGGLED AND JIGGLED EVERY WIRE AND CONNECTION THOUGHT TO BE RELATED TO THE AIRBAG SYSTEM TO NO AVAIL.  ON AUGUST 18, 2015 I BROUGHT IT INTO A VERY TRUSTWORTHY INDEPENDENT SERVICE GARAGE SPECIALIZING IN AUTO ELECTRIC ISSUES.  THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED A BAD CLOCK SPRING WHICH WAS REPLACED.  HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG WAS ALSO BAD.  CONSIDERING THE IMPORTANCE OF A FULLY FUNCTIONING AIRBAG SYSTEM, THE VEHICLE'S RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE AND LIGHT, ACCIDENT FREE USE THIS HAS HAD, I THINK THE DEFECTIVE (AND EXPENSIVE) PARTS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED FACTORY WARRANTY.  THESE SHOULD NOT BE FAILING LIKE THIS UNLESS THEY ARE DEFECTIVE OR POORLY DESIGNED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10749217,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/04/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"08/17/2015","vin":"1J8FF28WX8D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TONE RINGS ON THE REAR AXLE WERE DRY ROTTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.   UPDATED 11/12/15*LJ    *CN","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10748840,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/14/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"08/14/2015","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE LAST TWO TIMES I GOT GAS MY PATRIOT STALLED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN IT STALLS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS. VERY DANGEROUS   I SEE ONLINE THAT IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND MANY PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THIS WITH OLDER PATRIOT VEHICLES. PLEASE RECALL THIS BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10748325,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/10/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"08/13/2015","vin":"1J8FF48W08D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"SUNROOF LEAKS BADLY CAUSING WATER TO POUR OUT OF DOME LIGHT AND OTHER PLACES. LEAVING EVERYTHING WATER SOAKED AND MUSTY SMELLING. CAN NOT BE GOOD FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING. THEIR HAS TO BE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS TOO MANY COMPLAINTS AND ON MANY DIFFERENT YEARS OF JEEPS. I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY JUST KEEP MAKING THEM AND GETTING BY WITH SO MANY VEHICLES STILL ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. SOMEONE COULD GET HURT REALLY BAD IF IT CAUSES A FIRE. SOMETHING NEEDS DONE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10744508,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/13/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"07/29/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I HAVE 3 PARTS PROBLEM OF MY CAR.    1.) MY STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT IN THE PERFECT BALANCE.NORMAL STEERING WHEEL FACE 12 OCLOCK BUT SLIGHTLY TURNING TO RIGHT ABOUT 12:30 OR 1 OCLOCK POSITION,SO WHEN I RUN AT SLOW SPEED ABOUT 5 MPH IT TURN RIGHT ABOUT 3 SECOND AND WHEN YOU RUN IT AT HIGH SPEED MORE WORSE.    2.) MY 2 BEARING PART IS WORN OUT I GUESS,BECAUSE I NOTICE THAT I RUN AT 55 OR 60 MPH AT FREEWAY IT MAKE ALOT OF NOISE LIKE RUMBLING SOUND FEELS LIKE FALLING APART. THE EFFECTED PART IS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ON THE RIGHT AND THE OTHER ONE IS ON THE BACK SIDE ON THE LEFT BOTH OF THEM NEED TO REPLCE SOON AS POSSIBLE THIS REQUEST IS URGENT FOR MY FAMILY SAFTEY I HAVE 1 YEARS OLD DAUGHTER RIDING WITH ME AND MY WIFE.    3.) MY LAST COMPALINT IS MY CAR BRAKE THIS IS SCARY I EVER EXPERIENCE I CANT REALLY HARDLY DISCRIBE. MANY OF DAY I DROVE MY CAR RUN AT SPEED OF 25 OR 30 MPH AND WHEN I HIT THE BUMP AND PRESS THE BRAKES THE BRAKE GOES ALL THE WAY ITS FEEL LIKE SHAKING AND THE BRAKES BARELY TOUCH THE FLOOR ITS HAPPEN MANY TIME SO DANGERIOUS I CHECK MY BRAKE DOT OIL IT WAS GOOD PERFECT LEVEL.    AND I ALSO COMPLAINT MY CAR BODY PART THE HOOD,THE BACK FENDER RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT RUSTY,DENT & SCRATCHES HOPEFULLY I CAN GET A HELP SOON.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10744298,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/28/2015","vin":"1J8FT28058D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"THIS PROBLEM FIRST HAPPENED A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH.  IT WAS SUMMERTIME AND IT WAS ABOUT 80 DEGREES.  I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED ABOUT 6 MONTHS EARLIER IN THE FALL.    AS I WAS DRIVING THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE A \"WHINING OUT\" NOISE AND SUDDENLY BEGAN TO LOSE POWER.  A LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH AREA AND MY SPEED SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN TO ABOUT 40 MPH AND I WAS LOSING POWER TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC. A TRACTOR TRAILER THAT WAS TRAVELING BEHIND ME HAD TO SLAM ON HIS BRAKES AND ALMOST LOST CONTROL FROM TRYING TO AVOID RUNNING INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR.    I PULLED OFF THE INTERSTATE AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK.  AFTER WAITING A COUPLE OF HOURS AND LETTING THE ENGINE COOL DOWN, I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP WHEN THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER HAD ARRIVED.  HE TOLD ME THAT THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING AND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO LOSE POWER UNTIL IT COOLS.    I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL JEEP DEALERSHIP AND PAID $100.00 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH DID NOT REVEAL ANY OTHER PROBLEM OTHER THAN WHAT I HAD EXPERIENCED.  THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE LIGHT THAT CAME ON IN \"NORMAL\" AND IS EXPLAINED IN THE OPERATING MANUAL.  THEY EXPLAINED THAT IT IS \"NORMAL\" FOR THIS TO HAPPEN AND THERE WASNT ANY DEFECT OR ANYWAY TO FIX IT.    SINCE THAT TIME MY CAR HAS DONE THIS CONTINUOUSLY IN HOT WEATHER WHEN I AM TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY.  IT HAS BECOME DANGEROUS FOR ME TO TRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAY AND RISK BREAKING DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR BEING  COLLIDED WITH.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10735817,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"07/22/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W58D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"THE FRONT AND BACK CROSS MEMBERS ARE RUSTING. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE 2007 JEEP PATRIOTS AND COMPASSES WERE RECALLED FOR RECENTLY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10735898,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/26/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"07/22/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","summary":"THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY STOP WORKING WHILE IT IS RAINING OUT.  THIS FIRST STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. SOMETIMES THEY ARE FINE FOR TWENTY MINUTES, OTHER TIMES IT IS 5 MINUTES. THEY WILL COMPLETELY STOP WORKING AND FOLD BACK DOWN, AS IF I HAVE TURNED THEM OFF.  IT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEARS ONCE, AND SPENT TWO DAYS AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO RECREATE IT.  I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY AND RAINING FOR IT TO HAPPEN, MAYBE THE FORCE OF THE WIND OR ROAD IS THE CAUSE.  NO ONE CAN SEEM TO  FIGURE IT OUT AND THEY DO NOT HAVE THE TECHNICAL SKILL TO RECREATE IT, I WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE AND TO BRING IT BACK WHEN IT HAPPENS .ALL THE COMPUTERS READ THAT THE WIPERS ARE FINE, YET THIS KEEPS HAPPENING.  NOT BEING ABLE TO USE WIPERS FOR EVEN SECONDS IS DANGEROUS, AND I AM SCARED TO DRIVE NOW WHEN IT RAINS.  I HAVE RECORDED VIDEO ON MY CELLPHONE OF IT HAPPENING, AND STILL IT IS NO USE BECAUSE THEY CAN NOT RECREATE IT. THIS IS A VERY STRESSFUL AND FRUSTRATING SITUATION, THAT COULD COST ME MY LIFE IF NOT ADDRESSED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10732275,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/20/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"07/06/2015","vin":"","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I WAS DRIVING ALONG ABOUT 45 WHEN MY TIE ROD WENT. BARELY ESCAPED CRASHING MY CAR. FRONT TIRE TURNED SIDE WAYS, LEAVING MY CAR SQUALLING UNCONTROLLABLE DOWN HILL. THANK GOD THERE WASN'T OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME, OR DRIVING ANY FASTER THAN I WAS! NEIGHBOR CAME RUSHING OUT HEARING THE SQUEALING FROM MY TIRES, THINKING THERE HAD BEEN ACCIDENT! SO SO SCARY. IT COULD HAVE KILLED ME! TIE ROD WERE REPLACED JUST OVER A YEAR AGO, AND AGAIN THEY ARE FAILING. I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT!!  I'VE REPLACE THE TIRES THREE TIMES IN THREE YEARS! ROTORS, BREAK PADS, BALL JOINTS. IT'S A MONEY PIT! SE PROBLEMS KEEP REPEATING. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! BEFORE SOMEONE DIES!!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10731658,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"07/02/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W08D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"TOOK MY JEEP IN FOR YEARLY INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC SAID THE CRADLE FRAME WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. THROUGH RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THE 2007 MODELS WERE GIVEN AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS PROBLEM BUT WHEN I CONTACTED JEEP I WAS TOLD  MY 2008 MODEL WAS NOT PART OF THAT, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE SNOW BELT OF NORTH WESTERN PA. AND HAVE NEVER HAD A RUST ISSUE LIKE THIS BEFORE. MECHANIC SAID I WAS LUCKY THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION DIDN'T FALL OUT WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10731507,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"07/01/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W48D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"THE SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY ON MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT HAS BEGUN RUSTING OUT. THE OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE ALSO WORN. SIMILAR ISSUES HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED THROUGH A PARTS RECALL ON THE 2007 JEEP PATRIOT. THIS DEGRADATION OF STEERING/SUSPENSION PARTS ON A 2008 MODEL WARRANT A RECALL SIMILAR TO THAT OF THE 2007 MODEL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10730976,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/13/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"06/29/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W48D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS","summary":"BOUGHT A USED JEEP PATRIOT 2008. MY JEEP IS GARAGE KEPT, BUT WHEN I AM AT WORK, AND IT RAINS, THE SUNROOF LEAKS. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND I SEE THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM.  JUST WANTED MY VEHICLE ADDED TO LET THEM KNOW MY SUNROOF LEAKS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10726887,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/05/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"06/23/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I HAD JUST FILLED THE TANK AS USUAL AND DROVE ABOUT 500 YARDS TO A RED LIGHT. IN THE PAST AFTER A FILL UP, THE JEEP WOULD STALL AND \"BUCK\" AROUND 30 MPH, AS IF IT COULDN'T GET INTO GEAR, EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A CVT. I THOUGHT THIS MIGHT HAPPEN AGAIN, BUT IT DIDN'T THIS TIME, WHICH WAS CURIOUS. AT THE LIGHT, UPON ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE THROTTLE, AND THE CAR REMAINED IN DRIVE, BUT REFUSED TO MOVE. I COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. A RED LIGHT IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE DASH CAME ON AND BEGAN TO BEEP, AND THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP, WITH EVERY LIGHT COMING ON AND MAKING NOISE. EVENTUALLY, I LOST ALL POWER AND WAITED MORE THAN AN HOUR FOR A TOW TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A THREE LANE AVENUE. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME A RELAY WAS ENTIRELY BLOWN AND BLACKENED, AND THIS HAD KILLED THE BATTERY. THIS WAS REPLACED AT NO COST TO ME, BUT HE SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND WHAT HAD CAUSED THE RELAY TO BLOW. ESSENTIALLY, WHAT OCCURRED WAS A SYMPTOM, NOT THE CAUSE, AND WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY SITTING, DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I ALSO HAD LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT 55,000 MILES, WHICH IS FAR TOO EARLY. I LOVE JEEP, BUT I HATE THE 2007-2010 PATRIOTS. BAD BUY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10725098,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/10/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"06/13/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE","summary":"WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHT CAME HOME CAUSING THE SPEED TO IMMEDIATELY DROP DOWN TO 20MPH. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OVER AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF. I WAITED AND THE CAR STARTED BACK UP FINE. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE DRIVING, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT MY CAR OFF. I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN INTO A PARKIN SPOT. AFTER TRYING TO CRANK THE CAR, IT FINALLY STARTED AND THE LIGHT DIDNT COME ON. THE NEXT DAY, HAD THE OIL CHANGED AND NEW SPARK PLUGS PUT IN. THE CAR DROVE FINE AT FIRST AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, THE SPPED DROPPED TO 10MPH. I WAS ABLE TO KEEP GOING AND STOP AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT FINALLY GOT IT.THIS VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS A RECALL TO HAVE THIS TAKEN CARE OF!!! IT IS GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE GETTING SERIOUSLY INJURED TO HAVE SOMETHING HAPPEN","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10721811,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/22/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"05/27/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W68D","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"UPON TAKING MY WIFE'S JEEP PATRIOT FOR THE YEARLY INSPECTION IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A RUSTED OUT AND ROTTED  CROSSMEMBER AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE DRIVEN ANY LONGER.  I WAS GIVEN A 10 DAY PERIOD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED OR THE VEHICLE WOULD BE TOTALLY INOPERABLE.  I CONTACTED BOTH RON LEWIS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DEPT. IN ADDITION TO CHRYSLER.  RON LEWIS CHECKED THE VIN NUMBER AND SAID THAT THERE WERE NO OUTSTANDING BULLETINS FOR THIS REPAIR.  IN ADDITION, CHRYSLER DID NOT OFFER TO COMPENSATE FOR THE REPAIR.  I ASSUMED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE ENTIRE COST FOR THE REPAIR .  HAVING THE SERVICE DEPT LIE TO ME ABOUT THERE BEING NO RECALL IS A SERIOUS MATTER.  THIS COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE BY BEING GIVEN MISINFORMATION BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT..  IN ADDITION, I HAD NOTICED THE SNAPPING NOISE WITHIN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP OF MY NEW JEEP PATRIOT BUT WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPT AT RON LEWIS THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10715262,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/04/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/08/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W78D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"WHEN TAKING A TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE. WHICH IS ABOUT 20 MILES FROM OUR RURAL HOME, WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, AN ONCOMING SEMI TRUCK WAS COMING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AND WHEN HE PASSED ME, THE HOOD OF THE JEEP LITERALLY LIFTED UP ABOUT 1/2 INCH.  THE HOOD DIDN'T COME OFF, THE PINS ACTUALLY CAUGHT IT BEFORE THAT HAPPENED, SO I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD PURCHASED IT FROM  AND THEY TOLD ME THAT WHAT THEY COULD DO WAS TO DRILL TWO HOLES IN THE HOOD OF THE JEEP AND ATTACH HEAVY DUTY COTTER PINS TO KEEP IT SECURE.  ADVICE NOT TAKEN!  I HAVE LOOKED ON A FEW DIFFERENT COMPLAINT SITES FOR 2008 JEEP PATRIOTS AND APPARENTLY I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON TO HAVE HAD THIS OCCUR, AND ONE GENTLEMAN'S HOOD ACTUALLY DID COME OFF, CAUSING HIM TO CRASH, LUCKILY HE WAS TREATED FOR SCRAPES AND BRUISES ONLY, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN DEVASTATING!  THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS THAT ARE GOOD ABOUT THE JEEP PATRIOT, BUT THIS IS ONE ASPECT THAT I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASING IT, AS I AM SURE THIS WOULD NOT HAVE MADE IT TO MY \"GOTTA HAVE IT\" LIST OF VEHICLES.  COME ON JEEP!  TAKE CARE OF YOUR CUSTOMERS!  YOU DIDN'T HESITATE TO TAKE THE MONEY, SO FIX THE ISSUES!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10705323,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/13/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"04/13/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W78D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE","summary":"I PURCHASED MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT IN SUMMER 2010. IN SPRING 2011 (WHEN IT ACTUALLY RAINS IN TEXAS) I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF WATER INSIDE THE FLOORBOARD OF MY CAR. I IGNORED IT, BUT THE NEXT TIME IT RAINED AND I WAS IN MY CAR I LEARNED HOW THE MYSTERIOUS PUDDLE OF WATER GOT INTO MY CAR, THROUGH THE DOME LIGHT THAT WAS FULL OF WATER. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW THE WATER GOT IN. WHEN I TRIED EXPLAINING TO THEM MY WITNESS OF THE WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE DOME LIGHT, THEY COULD NOT FIND A LEAK ANYWHERE.     SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE LEAKS IN MY CAR COMING FROM THE LIGHT INSIDE MY CAR AND THE PIECE TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. ANYTIME I TRY TO EXPLAIN IT TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP/TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC TO LOOK AT IT, THEY \"CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM\". HONESTLY, AFTER SPENDING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR PEOPLE TO TELL ME THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING I HAVE GIVEN UP. OVER TIME, LIGHTS IN THE BUTTONS OF MY RADIO HAVE BURNED OUT, LIGHTS IN MY AC HAVE BURNED OUT, BUT TODAY I AM LETTING MY VOICE BE HEARD...    WE HAD A DOWNPOUR LAST THURSDAY IN NORTH TEXAS AND I TURNED MY CAR ON FRIDAY TO ONCE AGAIN THE DOME LIGHT LEAKING WATER (NOT A SHOCKER FOR ME ANYMORE BECAUSE UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS THE NORM) AND MY RADIO COMPLETELY BURNED OUT. I CANNOT TURN IT ON, SEE THE TIME, NOTHING. IT'S GONE. I CALLED THE JEEP DEALERSHIP FRIDAY MORNING AND HE MENTIONED HE JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH 2 OTHERS WHO ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES WITH THEIR JEEPS.    IT'S NOW MONDAY AND IT HAS RAINED ALL NIGHT. I GOT INTO MY JEEP THIS MORNING TO GO TO WORK AND MY CAR WONT EVEN TURN ON NOW. IT WAS WORKING FINE YESTERDAY BEFORE THE RAIN AND NOW I AM PRETTY SURE IT HAS COMPLETELY SHORTED MY CARS ELECTRICAL OUT.    THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED. THERE IS NO REASON I SHOULD BE PAYING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR SOMEONE TO TELL ME THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM WHEN THERE CLEARLY IS.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10704935,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/10/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"04/10/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W78D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"I PURCHASED MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT IN SUMMER 2010. IN SPRING 2011 (WHEN IT ACTUALLY RAINS IN TEXAS) I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF WATER INSIDE THE FLOORBOARD OF MY CAR. I IGNORED IT, BUT THE NEXT TIME IT RAINED AND I WAS IN MY CAR I LEARNED HOW THE MYSTERIOUS PUDDLE OF WATER GOT INTO MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW THE WATER GOT IN. WHEN I TRIED EXPLAINING TO THEM MY WITNESS OF THE WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE DOME LIGHT, THEY COULD NOT FIND A LEAK ANYWHERE.     SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE LEAKS IN MY CAR COMING FROM THE LIGHT INSIDE MY CAR AND THE PIECE TO THE LEFT OF MY STEERING WHEEL.  ANYTIME I TRY TO EXPLAIN IT TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP/TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC TO LOOK AT IT, THEY \"CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM\". HONESTLY, AFTER SPENDING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR PEOPLE TO TELL ME THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING, I HAVE GIVEN UP. OVER TIME, LIGHTS IN THE BUTTONS OF MY RADIO HAVE BURNED OUT, LIGHTS IN MY AC HAVE BURNED OUT, BUT TODAY I AM LETTING MY VOICE BE HEARD...    WE HAD A DOWNPOUR YESTERDAY IN TEXAS AND I TURNED MY CAR ON THIS MORNING TO ONCE AGAIN THE DOME LIGHT LEAKING WATER (NOT A SHOCKER FOR ME ANYMORE BECAUSE UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS THE NORM) AND MY RADIO COMPLETELY BURNED OUT. I CANNOT TURN IT ON, SEE THE TIME, NOTHING. IT'S GONE.    I CALLED THE JEEP DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING AND HE MENTIONED HE JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH 2 OTHERS WHO ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES WITH THEIR JEEPS.    THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED. THERE IS NO REASON I SHOULD BE PAYING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR SOMEONE TO TELL ME THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM WHEN THERE CLEARLY IS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10704817,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/12/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"04/09/2015","vin":"1J8FT28W38D","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE","summary":"LESS THAN A YEAR FROM BUYING THE PATRIOT A SEVERE WAYER LEAKAGE STARTED FROM THE SUNROOF, SIDES AND INTERIOR LIGHT OF THE JEEP. I LITERALLY NEED AN UMBRELLA INSIDE THE JEEP IN ORDER TO PROTECT ME FROM NOT GETTING ALL WET. THIS HAPPENED CONTINUOUSLY AND CAN HAPPEN WITH THE JEEP PARKED OR RUNNING. THIS MAKE ME HAVE TO STOP DRIVING EVERYTIME IT START TO RAIN BECAUSE  OF MY REACTION AND REFLECTS WHEN IT HAPPENS DRIVING HAD MADE ME LOOSE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BEING VERY CLOSE TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I'VE MADE MULTIPLE CLAIMS TO THE DEALER AND THE CENTRAL OFFICES OF THE COMPANY HERE IN PR AND LEFT MY JEEP MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE DEALER IN ORDER TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THEY LEFT ME WITHOUT ANY OTHER CAR IN ORDER TO TRANSPORT MYSELF FOR MORE THAN A WEEK NO MATTER THE JEEP WAS IN WARRANTY. I ALSO WAS BEING MISTREATING BY THE MANAGER EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSONNEL. I GOT TIRED OF THIS SITUATION AND DECIDED TO A TEMPORARY SOLUTION MADE BUT MY PERSONAL MECHANIC. IF BY ANY CHANCE I HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND GET INJURED OR INJURED SOMEONE ELSE I FULLY RESPONSIBLE JEEP AND ALL THEIR CO MANY FOR THIS AND WILL TAKE LEGAL ACTIONS. I VE BEEN DOING RESEARCH AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS AND THERE ARE NO SOLUTION OR RECALL AT ALL. IM JUST ASKING MYSELF IF THEY ARE WAITING TO HAVE SOMEONE TO GET SEVERE INJURED OR DEAD IN ORDER TO DO SOMETHING INCLUDING ALL THE SAFETY AGENCIES ??? I HAVE MULTIPLE PHOTOS THAT CAN GIVE FAITH OF THAT IM DESCRIBING ITS TRUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10694976,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/02/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/17/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"I HAD BROUGHT MY 08 JEEP PATRIOT TO THE DEALER FOR A INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER WAS RUSTING OUT AND SHOULD BE WATCHED SO I CAME HOME AND DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE ONLY TO FIND OUT THIS PART WAS RECALLED AND GIVEN A 10 YEAR UNLIMITED MILE WARRANTY ON THE 07 PATRIOTS ONLY IN 2014.I WANT TO KNOW WHY THIS DOES NOT COVER THE 08 PATRIOTS WHEN IT IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM AND A SAFETY ISSUE AS MINE HAS HOLES ALREADY RUSTED THROUGH IT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10693688,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/11/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/11/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"ENGINE","summary":"BEFORE THE SNOW AND COLD HAD COME TO NORTHWEST PA I DECIDED TO GET A NEW VEHICLE. I NOW OWN A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. 2 WEEKS AGO IN THE NEGATIVE WEATHER MY CAR HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING AND EVEN STALLED WHILE AT A RED LIGHT. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC. THIS MORNING IT WOULD NOT START AT ALL. THINKING IT WAS THE BATTERY I HAD MY CAR JUMPED. THE RADIO AND LIGHTS WORKED BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER OR START. WE EVEN TRIED TO HIT THE STARTER TO SEE IF THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. STILL WOULD NOT START. THE ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON THE DASH.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10693358,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/09/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/10/2015","vin":"","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I GOT THIS JEEP 2 MONTHS AGO FROM A DEALERSHIP IN SAN ANTONIO. ON MAYBE ABOUT 5 OCCASIONS WHEN I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT THE WHOLE ENGINE SHOOK LIKE IT WAS JUST GOING TO TURN OFF, LUCKILY IT NEVER DID. THAT IS UNTIL YESTERDAY, I GOT TO A STOP LIGHT HEADING HOME FROM WORK AND IT JUST TURNED OFF ON ME. NO SHAKING THIS TIME, NO WARNING AT ALL. THE RADIO AND EVERYTHING STAYED ON SO I KNEW IT WASN'T THE BATTERY, AND IT WOULDN'T EVEN CRANK WHEN I TRIED TURNING THE KEY JUST STAYED SILENT. MIND YOU SINCE THERE WAS NO WARNING AND I'M THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR A 5'0\" 118 LB WOMAN NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO PUSH IT SOMEWHERE SAFE ALL I COULD DO WAS THROW MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON AND HOPE I DIDN'T GET REAR ENDED WITH EVERYONE LEAVING WORK (5 O' CLOCK TRAFFIC WAS JUST STARTING) WHICH I DID ALMOST GET HIT AT LEAST 3 TIMES! AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES I TRIED AGAIN AND IT TURNED BACK ON. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND GOT ON THE PHONE WITH MY DEALERSHIP THEY'RE SO INCOMPETENT THOUGH I ALREADY KNOW THEY'RE GOING TO SAY THEY CAN'T FIND OUT WHY IT HAPPENED. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE AND I WAS FREAKING OUT LOOKING IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR SEEING CARS SLAMMING ON THEIR BRAKES. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10681112,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/02/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"02/04/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"AT JUST OVER 50,000 MILES THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WENT OUT ON MY 08 JEEP PATRIOT, NOW IN 2015 THIS PROBLEMS HAS SURFACED AGAIN THIS TIME IT IS THE CONTROL ARM AND THE OUTER TIE RODS.  LOOKING THIS UP ON THE INTERNET THIS APPEARS TO BE A CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE JEEP PATRIOTS.  WHERE MY WIFE WORKS THEY HAD A COUPLE OF THESE JEEPS THAT THEY USED AS COURTESY VEHICLES AND AFTER ONLY A COUPLE OR YEARS AND MINIMAL DRIVING AROUND A HOSPITAL CAMPUS THEY HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIRS.  WHILE THERE WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT MY MECHANIC JUST CALLED AND SAID THIS WAS REALLY BAD AND COULD HAVE LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF WE HAD NOT BROUGHT IT IN WHEN WE DID.  THESE VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE FAILING LIKE THIS AND THIS IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN PROBLEM AND MANY CUSTOMERS ARE BEING FORCED TO PAY FOR THEIR OWN REPAIRS.  WHAT DOES IT TAKE BEFORE THESE ARE RECALLED?  DOES IT TAKE SOMEONE GETTING SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED?  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10680407,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/18/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"02/01/2015","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT THAT HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I WAS COMING UP ON A RED LIGHT SO I GOT READY TO STOP. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN BEFORE I HAD TO COMPLETELY STOP SO I CONTINUED THROUGH THE LIGHT AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS. WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE CLUTCH IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE IN THE CLUTCH AT ALL. I PRESSED THE GAS IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND OUT OF THE WAY OF THE VEHICLES THAT WERE COMING UP QUICKLY BEHIND ME. THE CLUTCH WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE. I HAD TO GET OUT OF THE JEEP AND PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS SO UPSET AND DISAPPOINTED! I HAD LITERALLY ONLY HAD THE JEEP PATRIOT FOR 1 MONTH. A POLICE OFFICER HAD TO PARK HIS PATROL CAR BEHIND ME WITH HIS BLUE LIGHTS ON TO WARN PEOPLE I WAS THERE SO I WOULD NOT GET HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD TO GET THE PATRIOT TOWED TO MY HOUSE. THE BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID HAD MADE A PUDDLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WELL I GOT A MECHANIC THAT I KNOW TO COME TO MY HOUSE AND TAKE A LOOK AT IT. FIRST OF ALL THE CLUTCH LINE HAD \"SLIPPED OFF\" AND HAD TO BE PUT BACK ON. AND FOR THAT TO HAPPEN BY ITSELF LIKE THAT IS SCARY. I ORDERED A NEW CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING&SLAVE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. THIS HAS BEEN PUT ON AND THE LINE BLED. THAT WAS FINISHED UP ON THURSDAY AND TODAY IS SUNDAY. I GOT IN IT THIS MORNING AND IT WOULD NOT LET ME SHIFT GEARS. I TURNED IT OFF AND CRANKED IT AGAIN. THIS TIME THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE PATRIOT WAS SHAKING. I TURNED IT OFF. I PUMPED THE CLUTCH FOR A BIT AND CRANKED IT AGAIN AND IT FINALLY WORKED. I DROVE TO WORK AND ALL SEEMED FINE. AFTER WORK WHEN I CRANKED IT, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND PUMP THE CLUTCH A BIT AND CRANK IT AGAIN BEFORE IT WOULD GO.I HAVE NOTICED HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH CLUTCH ISSUES, SLAVE CYLINDER ISSUES AND A TON OF OTHER ISSUES WITH THE 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS!!!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10679113,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/21/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"01/27/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I WENT TO MY LOCAL GAS STATION TO REFUEL MY JEEP. AFTER PUMPING IN 38 CENTS THE PUMP CLICKED. I REMOVED THE NOZZLE AND TRIED AGAIN AND IT CLICKED ONCE MORE. IT TOOK 11 MINUTES TO PUMP MY TANK FULL. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER WHO REFUSED TO HELP WITH ANY ASSISTANCE TO FIX MY VEHICLE AND STATED I WOULD FIRST HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC WITH A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP, (WHICH IN MY AREA NEVER ANSWERS THE PHONE AND NEVER HAS AN APPOINTMENT TIME OPEN) WANTS 115 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. I HAD MY FORD DEALER DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE VENT LINE IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK IS CLOGGED. ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, ACCORDING TO ALLDATA, THIS PART IS NOT SERVICE ABLE WHICH MEANS I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK WHICH IS QUOTED AT 922 FOR THE PART AND BETWEEN 400-600 FOR INSTALLATION. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE BECAUSE I REALLY DON'T SEE HOW REFUELING MY TANK WILL CAUSE THIS ISSUE. I THINK THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10672864,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/11/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"01/15/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W48D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE","summary":"A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING THE 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP THE JEEP STALLED AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK.  I CALLED THE DEALER AND HE SAID TO PUT DRY GAS IN THE TANK.  I DID AND THE JEEP WOULD JERK A FEW TIMES AFTER REFUELING.  ON 1/14/15 THE JEEP STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET MINUTES AFTER MY 17 YEAR OLD FILLED THE TANK.  THANK GOD SHE DID NOT GET INTO AN ACCIDENT.  THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SINCE THE JEEP STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.  I TOOK THE JEEP TO MY MECHANIC BUT HE COULDN'T IDENTIFY THE ISSUE.  I KNOW THERE ARE JEEP OWNERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE MANUFACTURER IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT.  PLEASE INVESTIGATE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INTO A FATAL ACCIDENT.    *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10669437,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"01/01/2015","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT BEGAN MAKING CLUNKING/CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT END AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES.  TOOK INTO LOCAL JEEP DEALER AND THEY STATED THE BALL JOINTS WERE IN VERY POOR CONDITION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED VIA FRONT END LOWER CONTROL ARMS.  AFTER SEEING WHAT THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE, TOOK TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP.  WHILE DRIVING TO THIS SHOP, BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING.  BALL JOINT FAILURE CAUSED BRAKES AND CALIPER TO BE MISALIGNED ON THE ROTOR CAUSING THE ROTORS TO BE DAMAGED.  MECHANIC PRESSED IN MOOG BALL JOINTS THEY SAID WOULD BE SUPERIOR TO OEM PARTS AND THAT THEY REPLACE BALL JOINTS ON PATRIOT, COMPASS AND CALIBER OFTEN.    AFTER GETTING BALL JOINTS REPLACED, THE JEEP BEGAN HANDLING POORLY IN SNOW PACKED ROAD CONDITIONS, WHERE THE FRONT OF THE JEEP FEELS UNCONTROLLABLE AND WOULD SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE, ALL WHILE HAVING TOTAL CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK BACK TO JEEP, THEY SAID IT WAS A BALL JOINT ISSUE ONCE AGAIN AND THAT THE INNER TIE RODS WERE LOOSE, BUT DIDN'T THINK THAT A SLIGHTLY LOOSE TIE ROD WOULD CAUSE THE JEEP TO GO FROM SIDE TO SIDE.  PURCHASED NEW TIRES, THINKING IT WAS AGING TIRES.  NO LUCK AND VEHICLE OVER TIME HAS BECOME UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON ROAD, EVEN ON REGULAR DRIVING CONDITIONS.  TOOK TO GMC DEALER WHERE A WELL KNOWN JEEP MECHANIC WORKS.  CONFIRMED TIE RODS ARE LOOSE AND STRUT IS LEAKING.    I UNDERSTAND WEAR AND TEAR ON VEHICLES, BUT AFTER RESEARCHING JEEP PATRIOT REVIEWS/PROBLEMS, I CAME ACROSS AN EVEN MORE ALARMING TRENDS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND OTHER    HTTP://WWW.JEEPPATRIOT.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=97871  HTTP://WWW.JEEPPATRIOT.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=34529  HTTP://WWW.JEEPPATRIOT.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=41396  HTTP://WWW.JEEPPATRIOT.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=15863  HTTP://WWW.EDMUNDS.COM/JEEP/PATRIOT/2008/SUV/CONSUMER-REVIEWS/  HTTP://WWW.CARS.COM/JEEP/PATRIOT/2008/CONSUMER-REVIEWS/    *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10669100,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/15/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/30/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W48D","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CAR WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY APPROX 50 MPH AND LOST POWER AND TURNED OFF. JEEP WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM OR PROVIDE PARTS.  *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10668014,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/22/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/23/2014","vin":"1J8FT28038D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM JEFF SCHMITT AUTO GROUP IN BEAVERCREEK, OHIO IN MARCH 2014. I TOOK IT IN FOR IT'S REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE ON DECEMBER 22, 2014. THE MECHANIC NOTICED A GAPING, RUSTED HOLE IN THE SUBFRAME AND WAS VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY IN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ANY FURTHER. HE INDICATED THAT THIS AMOUNT OF DETERIORATION AND RUST WOULD TAKE WELL OVER A YEAR TO OCCUR. I'VE ONLY OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 9 MONTHS AND MY LIMITED WARRANTY WAS ONLY GOOD FOR 6 MONTHS. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE CONTROL ARMS WERE BRAND NEW AS THEY STILL HAD THE TAGS ATTACHED. THESE WERE INSTALLED PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE VERY UNWILLING TO HELP. I'VE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AS WELL AS CONTACTED AN ATTORNEY TO ASSIST ME IN HAVING THE DEALERSHIP REPAIR MY VEHICLE AS IT WAS SOLD IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND NOT FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10667726,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/22/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/22/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO REFUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CHECK VALVE WAS FRACTURED AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.    UPDATED 2/24/15*CN  UPDATED 05/11/16*JS    UPDATED 9/11/2017*CN","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10664006,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/12/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE","summary":"MY CAR STALLS FREQUENTLY AFTER FILLING IT UP WITH GAS. THE LOCAL DEALER HAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP SENSOR IS BACKORDERED AND IS UNAVAILABLE. MY CAR FREQUENTLY STALLS WHEN PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION INTO TRAFFIC. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE. IT IS MY OPINION THAT MY CAR SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD UNTIL THAT PART IT AVAILABLE, BUT I'M NOT IN A POSITION TO REPLACE IT WITH ANOTHER ONE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10662917,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/28/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/08/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W38D","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT IS LEAKING FROM THE DOME LIGHT AFTER HEAVY RAIN THIS PAST WEEKEND. THE SEATS IN MY CAR, THE RUG AND DASH WERE SO WET I'M STILL AIRING OUT MY CAR  AND I'M SO PARANOID ABOUT MOLD AND RUST, OR EVEN WORSE THE CAR CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHILE MY KIDS ARE IN THE CAR. MY RADIO WENT OUT AS WELL AS A RESULT OF ALL THE WATER LEAKING THROUGH, THIS IS SO UPSETTING. I WAS SO DISGUSTED TO FIND OUT THAT THERE WERE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND JEEP NOT RECALLING THESE CARS OR AT LEAST SENDING A VOUCHER FOR WHATEVER THE EXPENSES ARE TO FIX IT. I READ THAT SOME HAVE HAD TO TAKE IN THEIR CARS IN MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE SAME REPAIR AND IT DOESN'T GET FIXED, ITS LIKE THROWING MONEY AWAY.  I?M STILL PAYING FOR MY CAR AND I DON?T THINK THAT IT IS AT ALL FAIR THAT I AM PAYING FOR A CAR THAT I CANNOT TRUST NOW. UNFORTUNATELY I BOUGHT THE CAR AS IS AND THAT WAS MY WORST MISTAKE EVER. JEEP PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE THESE PLEAS, WE NEED SAFE RELIABLE CARS THAT WE CAN TRUST. BEYOND DISAPPOINTED.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10654733,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/02/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/13/2014","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT IN FLORIDA AND GOT ON THE HIGHWAY TO GO HEAD HOME TO MISSISSIPPI THE DAY AFTER PURCHASE AND EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. I PICKED UP SPEED IN THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED IT STARTED TO MAKE A NOISE SO I SLOWED DOWN. I PICKED UP SPEED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING THE NOISE AND SLOWING DOWN ONCE AGAIN. I TRIED TO PICK UP SPEED AGAIN AND THE CAR BEEN TO SLOW ALL THE WAY DOWN ONLY GOING ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH. THEN I NOTICED A LIGHT COME ON. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN 40 TO 60 MPH I THEN PULLED OVER. I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD THERE WAS NO SMOKE AND DIDN'T LOOK TO BE ANY OVERHEATING AND THE CAR WAS NOT HOT. I WAITED A WHILE DROVE TO MISSISSIPPI TOOK IT TO A CHRYSLER JEEP DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10654129,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/11/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICE COMPLETED @ 99K MILES, CAR COULDN'T MAKE IT 70 MILES @ 75MPH TO THE AIRPORT. HAD TO PULL OVER AND WAIT 15 MIN THEN 'LIMPED' 10 MILES LEFT TO THE AIRPORT. HAD THE FLUID AND TRANS CHECKED... 'ALL GOOD NO PROBLEMS, FLUID LOOKS REALLY CLEAN, JUST A TERRIBLE DESIGNED TRANSMISSION'     PLEASE RECALL THIS TERRIBLE TRANSMISSION!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10654125,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/17/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"11/11/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"ANY DRIVE OVER 25 MILES @ 50 MPH THE OVER-HEATING TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SPEED AND POWER IS DANGEROUSLY REDUCED IMMEDIATELY. REMEDY IS TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAIT FOR IT TO COOL SO YOU CAN MAKE IT ANOTHER 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD BEFORE IT HAPPENS AGAIN! EVEN IN 32 DEG AND BELOW WEATHER THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS! IT'S DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10654126,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/04/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/11/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"CRUISE CONTROL WON'T TURN ON, WHEN IT DOES AND IS SET IT MAY TURN OFF BY ITSELF CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION AR HIGH SPEEDS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR 2-3 TIMES (ONCE OVER NIGHT) AND IT WAS NEVER FIXED.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10654127,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/04/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/11/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE","summary":"WATER COMES IN THROUGH THE HEADLAMP ONTO THE RADIO WHEN BRAKING AFTER PRECIPITATION.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10653505,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/06/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/07/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED TO FLASH, THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10644014,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/22/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"10/11/2014","vin":"","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE","summary":"1. MY DAUGHTER TOOK HER CAR IN BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START AND THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING. HE FINALLY GOT IT STARTED AND SHE LIMPED IT HOME. JULY 22ND  2. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING TO WORK ONE WEEK LATER AND HER CAR LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY, I CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER. AUGUST 2ND. HE KEPT IT FOR A WEEK TESTING FOR ISSUES.  3. I DROVE THE CAR TO WORK AND WHEN I TRIED TO GO HOME IT WOULD NOT START. I TOWED IT TO A JEEP DEALER WHO FIGURED OUT THE PROBLEM AND CHARGED ME $390.00 TO FIX IT. AUGUST 15. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10644087,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"10/11/2014","vin":"1J8FF48W28D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VEHICLE STALLS AFTER REFUELING. FILL UNTIL CLICK, NO TOPPING OFF. LEAVE THE GAS STATION AND GET ON THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE AND JERK FORWARD, THEN STALL. RESTARTS RIGHT AWAY. ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT TWICE, REAR END, AND T-BONE. I TRIED SEVERAL EXPERIMENTS. FILLING TO 3/4 DOES NOT CAUSE THE ISSUE. TRIED GAS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS, WITH THE SAME RESULTS. AFTER SEVERAL MONTH OF 3/4 REFUEL, I TRIED A FULL REFUEL AGAIN. THERE IS EXCESSIVE GURGLING AFTER A FULL REFUEL COMING FROM THE TANK. STALLED 4 TIMES ON MY 2 MILE DRIVE HOME. VERY DANGEROUS DUE TO TRAFFIC INTERSECTIONS. ALSO STALLS AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AFTER FULL REFUEL.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10639898,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/29/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"MY ROOF LEAKS WATER INTO MY CAR THROUGH THE MAP LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME IN 2011 AND AGAIN IN 2014. THE FIRST TIME, JEEP REPAIRED THE DAMAGE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I WILL NEED TO GET AN ESTIMATE FOR THE OUT-OF-POCKET REPAIRS THIS TIME. INTERNET RESEARCH TELLS ME THIS PROBLEM IS NOT ISOLATED TO JUST MY PATRIOT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10637000,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/12/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"09/17/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"I OWN A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE MILEAGE IS 63592 MILES. RECENTLY THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING AND CHIMING AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAD THAT DONE AT A COST OF $614. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND THERE IS NO REASON FOR A SAFETY DEVICE LIKE ITS AIRBAGS TO HAVE A PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE PAYING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE CLOCK SPRING. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10633161,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/09/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"09/15/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"MY JEEP PATRIOT, AFTER REFUELING, THE ENGINE CUTS OUT.  THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I GET GAS IN MY VEHICLE.  SOMETIMES IT STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, WHICH CAN BE QUITE DANGEROUS.  WHEN IT DOES THIS, THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN, IT WILL GO A FEW YARDS AND THEN STALL AGAIN.  I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THE REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM.  I KNOW A FEW OTHER JEEP PATRIOT OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME THING.  MY LOCAL JEEP DEALER TOLD ME TO JUST NOT FILL MY GAS TANK OVER HALFWAY.  HOW IS THIS A FIX?  I THOUGHT I WAS OUT OF LUCK UNTIL I SAW THIS ARTICLE (  HTTP://WWW.AUTOBLOG.COM/2014/09/10/DODGE-GRAND-CARAVAN-CHRYSLER-TOWN-AND-COUNTRY-STALLING-NHTSA/ ).  THIS ARTICLE SEEMS TO MIRROR THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING WITH MY JEEP, WHICH IS MADE BY CHRYSLER, AS WELL.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10631193,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/26/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"09/05/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, AFTER EVALUATIONS AND INSPECTIONS BY CERTIFIED MECHANICS, I'M TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.  I JUST BOUGHT  THE CAR 2 YEARS AGO, USED FROM A REPUTABLE DEALER AS IS, WITH CLEAN HISTORY. HAD THEM CHECK EVERYTHING OVER ONE FINAL TIME BEFORE PURCHASE. NOW I'M READING THAT MANY OTHER JEEP PATRIOT OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. I HIGHLY SUGGEST A RECALL FOR THE 2008 JEEP PATRIOT.  IT HAS A CVT TRANSMISSION, WHICH IS A DANGEROUS TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IF IT OVERHEATS THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING IT ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY, LUCKILY NEITHER HE NOT ANY OTHER MOTORIST WAS HURT. IN 2014 JEEP CHANGED FROM THE CVT TRANSMISSION ENTIRELY, SUGGESTING THEIR AWARENESS OF THE ISSUE WITH THIS TYPE OF TRANSMISSION. WE DON'T WANT ANYONE ELSE TO GO THROUGH WHAT WE'VE BEEN THROUGH, GET HURT OR EVEN WORSE. I DO HOPE YOU WOULD TAKE THIS COMPLAINT SERIOUSLY AND LAUNCH A FULL INVESTIGATION INTO CHRYSLER.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10630162,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/02/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"09/02/2014","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER TRAIN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 30 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10618195,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/06/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"08/01/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W28D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY REDUCED IN POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED AND RESUMED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND THE FILTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10616255,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/14/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"07/25/2014","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED 20 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10616336,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"07/25/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W08D","components":"VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE","summary":"10/16/2008 - PURCHASED NEW 2008 JEEP PATRIOT  04/01/2009 - DOME LEAK REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP - NO FINDINGS  11/03/2009 - DOME LEAK REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP - SEAL ON SUNROOF GLASS WAS REPLACED AND DRAINS WERE UNCLOGGED  03/14/2009 - DOME LEAK REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP - DRAINS WERE UNCLOGGED  11/18/2009 - DOME LEAK REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP - DRAINS WERE UNCLOGGED  07/23/2014 - DOME LEAK REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP - OUT OF WARRANTY - REFERRED TO CHRYSLER - REFERRED BACK TO DEALERSHIP. EVALUATION AND COST TO REPAIR THIS ON GOING ISSUE IS ON THE CUSTOMER.  THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS VIA THE INTERNET AND A LAW SUIT AGAINST CHRYSLER (FINDINGS UNKNOWN) FOR NOT NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS OF THE ISSUE. AS A CONSUMER AND OWNER, CHRYSLER, DEALERSHIPS AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ISSUE AND HAVE NOT FOUND A PERMANENT SOLUTION AND I WAS TOLD ON 7/24/2014, BY THE SERVICE STAFF AT THE DEALERSHIP NOT TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE WITH A SUNROOF. CHRYSLER SHOULD FIND A PERMANENT SOLUTION AND THE COST SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPAIR AND \"MAINTENANCE\" OF A KNOWN DESIGN PROBLEM WITH A WATER LEAKAGE IN THE DOME LIGHT, TO THE ELECTRICAL PARTS OF THE VEHICLE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10611192,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"07/17/2014","vin":"1J8FF48W48D","components":"TIRES,WHEELS","summary":"I HAVE A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND THIS SPRING I'VE HAD TO REPLACE TWO CRACKED/FAULTY TPMS UNITS - AT SEPARATE TIMES.  BOTH INCIDENTS WERE DISCOVERED DUE TO LOW PSI, A LEAKY VALVE STEM AND FLAT TIRES. ANY SINGLE REPAIR COULD BE WRITTEN OFF AS COINCIDENCE, BUT TWO OUT OF FOUR TIRES IS DISCONCERTING.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10611345,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"07/17/2014","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS","summary":"THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED.  THE FAILURE CAUSES MY AIRBAG LIGHT TO INTERMITTENTLY COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE TURNS DIRECTION AND/OR ACCELERATES FROM A DEAD-STOP TO CRUISING SPEED. THE PART NUMBER IS 05156106AD.  THE CUTTER DODGE/JEEP DEALERSHIP IN PEARL CITY, HAWAII INFORMED ME THAT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, NOR UNDER MANUFACTURER RECALL DESPITE [JEEP] HAVING RECEIVED A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS, SO CUTTER WANTED $600 FOR PARTS AND SERVICE. THE PART IS ALSO USED IN THE COMPASS, WRANGLER, AND LIBERTY MODELS FOR THE SAME PRODUCTION-YEAR.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10610715,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/30/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"07/15/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN REDUCING SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVEN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS.  THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,600.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10608710,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/07/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"07/07/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 30 MPH AND THE POWER TRAIN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHEATING AND NEEDED TO RESUME TO NORMAL TEMPERATURE IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10606765,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/28/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"06/29/2014","vin":"","components":"SEAT BELTS","summary":"I BOUGHT MY JEEP TO BE A SAFE FAMILY VEHICLE AND INSTEAD I WORRY EVERY TIME I GET BEHIND THE WHEEL BECAUSE I BUCKLE MY SEAT. I HAVE BEEN IN A HEAD ON COLLISION BEFORE IN A JEEP WRANGLER AND WAS FORTUNATE TO BE OKAY, NOW THIS VEHICLE'S SEATBELT UNBUCKLES ITSELF DURING DRIVING, AND WHEN PRESSURE IS BEING APPLIED. I KNOW THAT IT IS NOT \"USER ERROR\" BECAUSE IT HAPPENS TO EVERY PERSON WHO HAS DRIVEN MY PATRIOT.  HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO FEEL SAFE WITH MY INFANTS IN THE CAR WHEN I CAN'T EVEN FEEL SAFE WITH JUST ME IN IT?!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10605449,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/13/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"06/23/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE","summary":"THE FIRST TIME I HAD THE JEEP IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES MAKING A NOISE IN THE BACK BRAKES THAT WAS FRIDAY THE 6/20/2014 AND AGAIN TODAY WITH NOISE IN THE FRONT BRAKES THEY  TOLD ME AT MONRO MUFFLER HERE IN HERKIMER NEWYORK 13350 THAT THERE ISN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES IN THE FRONT BUT THEY STILL ARE RUBBING AFTER LEAVING THERE I WENT TO A STORE A LITTLE DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON THEY TELL ME IT ONLY THE GAS CAP I JUST GOT THIS CAR 6/13/20014 THE CAR SALES WAS HERE IN HERKIMER KAMART PARKING LOT VISION IS THE NAME OF THE CAR DEALER MY TOTAL FOR THIS CAR IS $12,697.92 I WANT THEM TO TAKE THIS CAR BACK I DON'T WANT IT PLEASE DO SOMETHING FOR ME THANK YOU   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10597264,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/04/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"06/09/2014","vin":"","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"DRIVING ON HIGHWAY DOING 55 MPH. CAR STALLS AND LIGHTS COME ON AND CAN'T GO NOT THAN 25 MPH THIS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES THANK GOD NOBODY DIRECTLY BEHIND ME AND I WAS IN RIGHT LANE WITH LANE TO PULL OVER OR COULD HAVE HAD A DEADLY ACCIDENT. JEEP SEEMS NOT TO CARE UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10596754,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/05/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"06/06/2014","vin":"1J8FT28WX8D","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE","summary":"AFTER SNOW MELTS  OR HEAVY RAIN THE REAR DOME LIGHT FILLS WITH WATER & LEAKS ON TO FLOOR.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10596164,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/23/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"06/04/2014","vin":"1J8FF48W18D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,FUEL TANK WOULD NOT ALLOW A STEADY FLOW OF GASOLINE FROM GASOLINE PUMP TO GAS TANK, IN OTHER WORDS THE GAS NOZZLE KEPT SHUTTING OFF AS THOUGHT THE TANK WERE FULL. THE CAR GASOLINE TANK WOULD ALLOW 2/10 OF A GALLON TO GO IN THEN SHUT OFF. WE HAD TO / HAVE TO (SAME PROBLEM NOW OCCURRING) REPEATEDLY DO THE LATTER TO FILL OUR TANK. THE FIRST TIME WE PAID OUT $400 WITH THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACING ONE OF THE TWO FUEL PUMPS. WE UNDERSTAND THERE IS A FUEL HOSE IN THE TANK OF THIS YEAR PATRIOT THAT HAD A RECALL AND WE WERE NEVER TOLD OR NOTIFIED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10594725,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/14/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"05/29/2014","vin":"1J8FF28WX8D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARMS BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10594726,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/29/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"05/29/2014","vin":"1J8FF28WX8D","components":"STEERING","summary":"THE LEFT TIE ROD IS BAD AND HAS TO BE REPLACED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10593878,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/28/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"05/24/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W58D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"ANY TIME I TAKE A LONG TRIP (1HR +) OR I'M IN HEAVY TRAFFIC MY TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON ACCOMPANIED WITH A WHINING NOISE AND LOSS OF POWER. I LIVE IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SO TEMPS IN THE SUMMER ARE EXTREMELY HIGH. MY WIFE WAS HEADING TO FLAGSTAFF ONE DAY IN MID AUGUST SHE LOST POWER TO OUR PATRIOT AND COULDN'T GO OVER 40MPH. SHE WAS STUCK IN 115 DEGREE HEAT FOR OVER ONE HOUR WAITING FOR THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN. SHE HAD TO REPEAT THIS THREE DIFFERENT TIME UNTIL SHE MADE IT TO HER DESTINATION. I ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED WHEN I LOST POWER IN THE CITY TRYING TO GET OFF THE ROAD. CREATES DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS!!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10592380,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/19/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"ENGINE","summary":"WHEN DRIVING MY JEEP IN THE WARMER MONTHS, IF I TRAVEL FOR MORE THAN 30 MILES OR SO THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN THE VEHICLE SEIZES. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT MUCH NOTICE AND LAST WEEK MY DAUGHTER WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. DRIVING ON THE SAN DIEGO 405 FREEWAY IS DANGEROUS ENOUGH HOWEVER; I AM GOING TO LAND UP GETTING KILLED IF THIS IS NOT TAKEN CARE OF. I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALER AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. WILL IT TAKE A CLASS ACTION SUIT BEFORE CHRYSLER DECIDES TO RECALL THIS EXTREMELY SERIOUS CONDITION???   *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10588939,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/15/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"05/16/2014","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"STARTED HEARING A \"WHINING\" NOISE IN THE FRONT END/ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE AND AFTER ABOUT 10-15 MORE MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND CAME TO A STOP. AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE, IT WOULD START BACK UP AND RUN JUST LONG ENOUGH TO GET IT TO A TECHNICIANS SHOP. TECHNICIAN RAN SOME TESTS AND FOUND OUT THAT THE CVT TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING BECAUSE THERE WERE METALLIC PARTS IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. AFTER DOING RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS, AND HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE/POWERTRAIN AND YET JEEP DOES NOTHING ABOUT THIS. I AM OUT $4000.00 BECAUSE I HAVE TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION AT 80K MILES!! RIDICULOUS!! TRANSMISSIONS SHOULD LAST WAY LONGER THAN THAT AND DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH THESE CVT TRANSMISSIONS, THIS WAS NOT A \"FLUKE\" OCCURRENCE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10586589,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/27/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"05/05/2014","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"ON A RETURN TRIP BACK HOME ON THE INTERSTATE, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED MAKING A \"WHINING\" NOISE. ALMOST SOUNDS LIKE A VACUUM LINE IS LOOSE, OR HAS COME OFF. ONLY HAPPENS ON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. STILL SHIFTS PROPERLY AND SMOOTHLY, BUT NOW MAKES NOISE. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, AND THE NOISE IS STILL THERE, BUT NO LOSS IN SPEED, MPG, OR SHIFTING QUALITY. AS LONG AS YOU KEEP A CONSTANT SPEED, THE NOISE ISN'T THERE, BUT IT APPEARS ON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION.  VERY PERPLEXED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10584446,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/15/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"04/23/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"I LIVE AND DRIVE IN THE NEW YORK AREA. OFTEN WHEN I GO ON DRIVES OF 20 MILES OR MORE IN THE SUMMERTIME MONTHS, AND IT COULD BE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 70 TO 90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OUTSIDE, THE 2008 JEEP PATRIOT BECOMES A DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO DRIVE. WHEN TRAVELING WITH THIS VEHICLE ON A FREEWAY OR INTERSTATE AT A LEGALLY HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE OFTEN EXPERIENCES SOME MALFUNCTION THAT CAUSES A SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY REDUCES ITS SPEED TO BELOW 30 MPH WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR SIGN OF STRESS. IMAGINE DRIVING DOWN I-95 WITH HUGE TRUCKS BEHIND YOU AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPS RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR BUT RATHER AUTOMATICALLY SLOWS AND THERE IS NOTHING I (OR ANYONE) CAN DO TO PREVENT IT BECAUSE THERE IS NO WARNING. MY FIRST INSTINCT IS TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE SO I DON'T GET REAR ENDED FROM LARGE TRUCKS, BUT SOMETIMES THIS OCCURS WHERE THERE IS NO PLACE TO PULL OVER. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME AT LEAST 10 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE JEEP IN SEPTEMBER OF 2008. I AM FEARFUL TO DRIVE THE JEEP LONG DISTANCES ON WARM DAYS, ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAYS. THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE JEEP IS GOING TO SHUT DOWN FROM WHAT IS APPARENTLY AN OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE \"TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT\" ILLUMINATES AT THE SAME TIME THE VEHICLE BEGINS AUTOMATICALLY SLOWING DOWN. FURTHER, THE MECHANICS I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO DO NO??T UNDERSTAND WHY IT HAPPENS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ON THE WEB AND LEARNED THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF OTHER JEEP OWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED AS IT PROVES A DANGEROUS HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD, AND BECAUSE IT POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY. THE MANUFACTURER TRIES TO COVER UP THE ABOVE DANGERS OF THE CAR WITH A LINE IN ITS OWNER'S MANUAL, PAGE 174.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10577986,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/04/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"04/07/2014","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE","summary":"I TOOK THE JEEP IN FOR A OIL CHANGE. WHILE IT WAS UP IN THE AIR THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO SHOW ME THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS BADLY RUSTED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10574693,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/21/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"03/25/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W35D","components":"SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I TOOK MY JEEP PATRIOT 2008 TO GET TWO NEW TIRES. I WAS TOLD THE REAR AXLE IS RUSTED AND CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE.  THANK GOD I NEEDED TIRES.  WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON MY JEEP ABOUT 87,000 I DO NOT FEEL THIS IS REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR AND IS A DEFINITE SAFETY CONCERN.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10573812,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/04/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/20/2014","vin":"","components":"STEERING","summary":"DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH AND THE CAR STALLS LEAVING NO POWER STEERING. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. LAST TIME I LOST CONTROL AN HAD A ACCIDENT . VERY DANGEROUS . PLEASE HOW DO YOU CORRECT THE PROBLEM SOMEONE GOING TO GET KILLED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10569218,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/11/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"03/13/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W78D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"I WAS DRIVING OVER THE BRIDGE GOING 40 MPH AND I NOTICE THAT THE ETC LIGHT CAME ON. I ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON. THE ETC LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE REPAIR FACILITY AND SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THAT MY THROTTLE BODY WENT OUT. THE SERVICE ADVISOR INDICATED THAT NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE THE PART AND NONE OF THE AUTO PARTS HAVE AN AFTERMARKET. THE SERVICE ADVISOR INDICATED THAT THERE IS A NATIONAL BACK ORDER OF 18000 AND THEY DON?T KNOW WHEN I CAN GET AS PART OF MY VEHICLE. I CALLED JEEP CAC AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I OWNED A JEEP VEHICLE AND VERY UPSET. OF ALL THE VEHICLES THAT I OWNED, I NEVER HEARD THAT THE DEALERSHIP NOT HAVING THE PART IN STOCK.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10567168,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/24/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"02/27/2014","vin":"1J8FF28WXX8","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FOR OUR SON, WHO IS OFF AT COLLEGE. TRAVELING THRU KANSAS ON I-70 RETURNING FROM VACATION, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. VEHICLE SLOWED TO 20 MPH IN TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO DRIVE ON SHOULDER TO EXIT RAMP AND LET THE TRANSMISSION COOLED DOWN. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY DIAGNOSTIC CODES, SO THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 MORE TIMES SINCE THEN. MOST RECENTLY, TRAVELING IN 25 DEGREE WEATHER AT 70 MPH. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. FINALLY, THEY ADMITTED THAT HE CVT TRANSMISSION IS THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY WON'T FIX IT.  CHRYSLER NEEDS TO STEP UP THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FIX THEIR POORLY DESIGNED VEHICLES.  BUT THEY ARE UNWILLING TO WORK WITH THE CUSTOMER.  THE VEHICLE RESALE VALUE IS IN THE TANK BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR ANY BODY DRIVING THIS VEHICLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10565882,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/19/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"02/25/2014","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE","summary":"OVER THE PAST YEAR MY JEEP HAS BEEN VERY SLUGGISH, ACCELERATES AT HIGHER RPM'S THAN NORMAL, \"SHIFTS\" ROUGH ( EVEN THOUGH IT IS A CVT AND DOESN'T HAVE GEARS). FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND THEN PROCEED TO ACCELERATE AFTER THE TURN, MY JEEP HESITATES TO ACCELERATE, THE RPM'S PLUMMET AND THEN REACH TO OVER 3000 RPM'S BEFORE IT SLAMS/JERKS INTO GEAR TO RETURN TO AROUND 2000 RPM'S. TWICE MY JEEP HAS SHUTTERED AND STALLED WHILE AT RED LIGHTS. LAST WEEK AFTER BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN DRIVE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND DINGING AT ME. MY JEEP WENT INTO \"LIMP MODE\" AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO TRAVEL 8 FEET FROM MY DRIVEWAY. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART MY JEEP 3 TIMES, AND EVERY TIME I HAD THE SAME \"LIMP MODE\"/ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ISSUE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE MANUAL STATES THAT \"IF THE LIGHT IS FLASHING WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING YOU MAY EXPERIENCE POWER LOSS, AN ELEVATED/ROUGH IDLE, AND INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT, AND YOUR VEHICLE MAY REQUIRE TOWING. IMMEDIATE SERVICE IS REQUIRED.\". THIS DOES NOT SOUND SAFE. I HAD IT TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED AUTO MECHANIC WHO SAID IT WAS A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO HAVE IT REPLACED. HOWEVER, CHRYSLER/JEEP HAS 1,500-2,000 THROTTLE BODIES ON BACK ORDER AND I WAS TOLD IT WOULD TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS TO EVEN RECEIVE THE PART. I'M  GLAD THAT MY JEEP DID NOT STALL OR GO INTO \"LIMP MODE\" WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AS THIS COULD CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT. I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY, EVEN THOUGH I AM NOW MAKING CAR PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE THAT WILL NOT RUN. THIS IS ALSO MY ONLY VEHICLE. THERE MUST BE A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE THROTTLE BODY TO HAVE 1,500-2,000 ON BACK ORDER AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10562380,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/08/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"01/31/2014","vin":"","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, HOWEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS NOT ACCELERATING THE CAR. IT JERKED SEVERAL TIMES AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL THEN THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LIGHT CAME ON FOR A SHORT TIME THEN WENT OUT-  I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC HE CONFIRMED THE CAR NEEDED THE THROTTLE BODY HOWEVER THERE ARE NONE ON LONG ISLAND THERE ARE MORE THEN 450 ON BACKORDER COMING FROM OVERSEAS!!!!  IT HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE PAST WEEK AND I CANNOT GET IT FIXED. I AM AFRAID THE IT IS DANGEROUS.  APPARENTLY IF I AM NOT ABLE TO FIND THIS PART ON LONG ISLAND THIS MAY BE AN ISSUE THAT JEEP CHRYSLER SHOULD BE ADDRESSING. THERE ARE ONLY 60K MILES ON THIS CAR.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10559992,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/30/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"01/15/2014","vin":"1J8FT28W18D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"MY JEEP PATRIOT CUTS OFF AND TO THIS DATE, I HAVEN'T RECEIVED AN ANSWER ON THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I PURCHASED A NEW ALTERNATOR AND A BATTERY AND THAT DID NOT SOLVE THAT ISSUE. ON NOVEMBER 29, 2013, I DROVE THE CAR FROM STAMFORD, CT TO BRIDGEPORT, CT. I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR STARTED MAKING A NOISE AS IF SOMETHING WAS CLOGGED IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE OVER A SPEED OVER 15 MPH.  THE VERY NEXT DAY, I HAD THE CAR CHECKED AND THERE IS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. HE STATED THAT ONLY A JEEP DEALER WOULD BE ABLE TO ASSIST ME. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED ON JANUARY 14, 2014 AND THE CAR DID THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THE NOISE (CLOGGED) AND THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK. AT THE TIME, I WAS IN NEW ROCHELLE, NY AND I DROVE STRAIGHT TO ADVANCE AUTO LOCATED ON MAIN STREET. THE TECHNICIAN ASSISTED ME AND HOOKED THE CAR UP TO THE SCANNER AND IT GAVE ME A CODE OF P2017. I PURCHASED SOME FUEL INJECTION CLEANER TO SEE IF THAT COULD HELP ME OUT. I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 4-5 MILES AND THE CAR DIED. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO SEE IF I CAN GET THE CAR TOWED TO STAMFORD, CT. I WAS TOLD BY THE TECHNICIAN AND MECHANIC THAT JEEP PATRIOT HAVE A RECALL ON THE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. I'VE ALSO HAD SUSPENSION ISSUES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT BEGAN IN JULY OF 2013. THE CAR HAS POOR STEERING AND I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY GET WHEEL ALIGNMENTS AND CHANGE THE FRONT TIRES. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THE JEEP PATRIOT HAVE A TON OF SAFETY RECALLS ON THE 2008 MODEL. I HAVE A SCHEDULED TOW TO HAVE THE CAR SERVICED AT THE JEEP DEALER. I WOULD LIKE THE RECALL ISSUE TO BE HONORED. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION ON ANY RECALLS BY THE MANUFACTURE. THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. I DO WANT TO INCUR ANY INJURIES OR FATALITIES. I AM PAYING A CAR NOTE ON THIS VEHICLE AND I FEEL AS I'VE BEEN ROBBED!   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10559065,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/07/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"01/08/2014","vin":"IJ8FT28W38D","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE","summary":"THE THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND THE CAR'S SPEED DROPPED TO ZERO CAUSING ME TO QUICKLY PULL OFF THE ROAD, IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE.  THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE/THROTTLE BODY HAS TO BE REPLACED.  THIS PART IS CURRENTLY ON NATIONAL BACKORDER SINCE THERE ARE OVER 700 OTHER JEEP OWNERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE.  THIS IS A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION SINCE YOUR CAR JUST DIES IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND YOU COULD EASILY BE IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT DUE TO THE MALFUNCTION.  THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO HUNDREDS OF OTHER JEEP OWNERS, IT SEEMS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR A PART MALFUNCTION.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10558569,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/02/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"01/05/2014","vin":"","components":"STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"I WAS LEAVING WORK AND THE CAR STARTED JUST FINE BUT THEN AS I WAS STARTING TO DRIVE IT STALLED OUT. IT STARTED BACK UP JUST FINE AND THEN DID THE SAME THING. THIS WENT ON SEVERAL TIMES. AND WHEN IT STALLS OUT, MY POWER STEERING IS GONE AND IT IS HARD TO GET IT TO A SAFE STOP. I AM WORRIED IF I TAKE IT OUT ON THE ROAD IT WILL STALL OUT AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL REVIEWS OF THIS PROBLEM WITH RECALLS ON THE 2009 MODEL BUT NOT THE 2008.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10554643,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/26/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"12/03/2013","vin":"1J8FT28W58D","components":"STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I PARKED MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN THE BANK FLAT PARKING LOT. I PUT IT IN N' AND PULLED THE E BRAKE AND PLACED MY KEYS IN THE CUP HOLDER OF THE JEEP. I WALKED INSIDE AND WAITED IN LINE UNTIL SOMEONE TOLD ME A RED JEEP WAS GOING BACKWARDS DOWN THE MAIN ROAD. I RAN OUT OF THE BANK, DOWN THE ROAD TO FIND MY JEEP STOPPED BY A BRICK WALL WITH THE BRAKE STILL PULLED. NOT ONLY DID IT DRIVE BACKWARDS ON A VERY BUSY ROAD IT MADE A LEFT HAND TURN OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND THEN AGAIN AT THE LIGHT WHERE IT RAN INTO THE WALL. LUCKY FOR EVERYONE IT WAS A GOOD DRIVER AND DID NOT HIT ANYONE OR ANY CAR. TWO MEN WHO RECOVERED THE JEEP WHERE SHOCKED TO FIND NO ONE IN IT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10550602,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"11/02/2013","vin":"1J8FF48W08D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"WE PURCHASED A USED JEEP PATRIOT 2008 AND WITHIN A FEW MONTHS HAD PROBLEMS WITH  THE STABILITY LIGHTS COMING ON WHEN WE SLOWED FROM HIGHWAY AND CAR NEEDING TO BE RESTARTED TO REGAIN POWER. THE TRANSMISSION KEPT DOING A WEIRD KICKBACK. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED ON THE COMPUTER REPEATEDLY AND DID NOT SHOW A CODE. ALSO ,THE OIL CHANGE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON EVEN AFTER OIL CHANGED. WE REPLACED ARMS , BEARINGS,  STILL ISSUE NOT CORRECTED .( THE BEARING REPLACED TWICE  BY DEALERSHIP A YEAR AGO IS STILL MAKING LOUD NOISES.) RECENTLY THE KICKBACK IS INCREASING AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS ADVISED US WE NEED AN ENTIRE NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A 2008!!!!! 5 YEARS OLD!!! THERE WAS A RECALL  ON SOME 2008 PATRIOTS , BUT I AM BEING ADVISED NOT OURS AND SO FAR CHRYSLER IS REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING FOR US ON THE TRANSMISSION.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10550168,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/28/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"10/30/2013","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE","summary":"ON ANY HOT DAY IN THE SUMMER OR SPRING OR WINTER, OR A DRIVE OVER 2 HOURS THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SPEED REDUCES TO 40 OR 35 MPH IMMEDIATELY FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE ONLY REMEDY IS TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THERE IS NO PLACE TO STOP I AM CAUSING CONTINUOUS DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE, AND EVERY 10 TO 20 MILES IT HAPPENS, UNLESS I DRIVE 50 MPH. IT DANGEROUS, AND I WOULD LIKE A RECALL SO THAT I CAN SAFELY DRIVE MY CAR.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10547712,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"10/12/2013","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"WHILE DRIVING CROSS COUNTRY FROM OHIO TO NEVADA THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING QUIT RUNNING. THE ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON; THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NORMAL; I WAS CONTINUALLY WATCHING THE DASH TO TRY TO KEEP THE RPMS STEADY (WHILE CLIMBING GRADES) AT APPROX. 3000 RPM MAX. FOR FUEL ECONOMY. THIS OCCURRED ON I-80 IN THE MIDDLE OF WYOMING. FORTUNATELY ( LUCKILY) I WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE SO I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE BERM. WHILE WAITING 1.5 HOUR FOR A TOW TRUCK I OCCASIONALLY TRIED TO START THE ENGINE.  IT WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT START. AFTER A 30 MINUTE DRIVE ON THE TOW TRUCK TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP, APPARENTLY THE PROBLEM COOLED AND THE ENGINE DID START. THE NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE THE VEHICLE LURCHED.  I TOOK IT THE  DEALERSHIP IN RENO NV. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ALREADY IN EXISTENCE TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE IN THIS VEHICLE'S COMPUTER AND TO INCLUDE A NEW FLASH DRIVE FOR THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID.  THEY WOULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT THIS WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE DRIVEN NEARLY 3000 MILES SINCE THEN WITHOUT A PROBLEM.  HOW COULD MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ( BRUNSWICK OHIO) NOT HAVE ALERTED ME TO NEEDING A SOFTWARE UPDATE? I HAD THE JEEP THERE 4 DAYS BEFORE LEAVING ON THIS TRIP FOR THE \"LIFETIME POWERETRAIN WARRANTY\" INSPECTION.    THEN, 300 MILES AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE IN RENO. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED.  WHY DIDN'T THAT DEALERSHIP CHECK FOR WHEEL WOBBLE WHILE THEY PERFORMED THEIR COMPLIMENTARY 22 POINT SAFETY CHECK?   WHAT'S UP WITH JEEP?  MY 2000 CHEROKEE WITH 170,000+ MILES HAS NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS; ONLY NORMAL WEAR REPAIRS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10546528,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/02/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"10/02/2013","vin":"","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"PASSENGER BALL JOINT / LOWER CONTROL ARM SHOT AT 28,500.  JEEP WON'T TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10538630,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/23/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"09/03/2013","vin":"1J8FT28W58D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT HAS ONLY 59K MILES ON IT.  MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT BEGAN TO MAKE A ROARING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION.  WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE CVT TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED.  JEEP WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE AND WANT OVER $4000 FOR A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OF A TRANSMISSION THAT IS NOT ABLE TO BE SERVICE AND (ACCORDING TO OWNERS BOOK) NEEDS FLUID CHANGED AROUND 120K.  I RESEARCHED AND FOUND MULTIPLE PEOPLE THAT HAVE CVT TRANSMISSION FAILURES AT LOW MILEAGE.  JEEP IS EVEN GETTING RID OF THE CVT IN THE NEW JEEP PATRIOT.  THIS TRANSMISSION IS A LEMON AND THE COMPANY SHOULD ASSIST WITH REPLACEMENT WHEN IT GOES OUT EARLY. *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10536872,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/29/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"08/23/2013","vin":"1J8FF48W18D","components":"VISIBILITY","summary":"THE POWER SUNROOF CONTINUALLY LEAKS THROUGH THE DOME LIGHT AFTER HEAVY RAIN.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10536790,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/10/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"08/22/2013","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON & I TOOK IT TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. AFTER TESTING IT HE SAID THE ERROR WAS FROM TOO MUCH VOLTAGE GOING TO THE O2 SENSOR HEATER. HE RECOMMENDED TAKING IT TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. HE ALSO NOTICE THE SAFETY COVER OVER THE REAR BRAKE LINES & FUEL LINE HAD CAME LOOSE AND USED WIRE TIES TO FASTEN IT BACK IN PLACE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10533199,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/29/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"08/02/2013","vin":"","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS,ENGINE","summary":"WE BOUGHT THE JEEP USED WITH ABOUT 50K MILES ON IT. AFTER A SHORT TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR A VALVE TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, WHEN WE USE THE TURN SIGNAL THE DOME LIGHTS COME ON. OF COURSE EVEN THOUGH WE BOUGHT THE WARRANTY NONE OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE COVERED. I DON'T KNOW HOW THE LIGHTING SYSTEM FAILING COULD POSSIBLE BE WEAR OR TEAR OR MISUSE, BUT THEY SAY ITS NOT THEIR FAULT AND IT'S NOT COVERED. SO IN THE 3 DAY PERIOD WHERE WE WERE WAITING TO HAVE THOSE PROBLEMS FIXED WE HAD ANOTHER PROBLEM. MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50MPH AND THE TIRE COMPLETELY AND INSTANTLY WENT FLAT ALMOST CAUSING US TO WRECK! WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD SON IN THE BACK! WE TAKE THE TIRE TO A TIRE SHOP AND THEY SAY IT WAS THE VALVE AND IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH OUR VEHICLE FOR THAT YEAR AND EXPLAINS EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. I CALL 2 OTHER TIRE SHOPS TO VERIFY WHAT HE SAID AND THEY BOTH AUTOMATICALLY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND SAID IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AND I ALSO NEED TO HAVE THE OTHERS REPLACED COSTING OVER $350!!!  WE TELL THE JEEP DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT AND THEY SAY WE HIT A ROCK DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THEY KNOW OF NO SUCH PROBLEMS. I GOOGLE THE PROBLEM OF TPMS AND SURE ENOUGH TONS OF WEBSITES TALKING ABOUT EVERYONE'S BALL JOINTS GOING BAD, AND TPMS PROBLEMS. NOT ONLY ARE THEY ACTING LIKE IT'S NOT A KNOWN PROBLEM WHEN IT CLEARLY IS...THEY PUT ME AND MY FAMILIES' LIVES AT RISK BY ACTING LIKE NOTHING IS WRONG AND NOT LETTING US KNOW THAT THE PROBLEM WILL LIKELY CONTINUE HAPPENING TO THE OTHER TIRES!!!! THIS IS AN OUTRAGE AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10524894,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/18/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/15/2013","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"TIRES,WHEELS","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BECAME FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE VALVES STEMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10524954,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/14/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/15/2013","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"FRONT BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MANY TIMES, BUT WEAR OUT REPEATEDLY.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10524530,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/28/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"07/12/2013","vin":"1J8FF48W88D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"HAD TO HAVE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND OUTER TIE RODS REPLACED AT 47K MILES BECAUSE THEY HAD BECOME EXCESSIVELY WORN.  AS A RESULT, THE FRONT WHEELS HAD DEVELOPED A WOBBLE AND WERE NOISY WHEN DRIVING.  THIS PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE/TIRE ROTATION.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10524531,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/12/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/12/2013","vin":"1J8FF48W88D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER TO DIAGNOSE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  NOISE (BEST DESCRIBED AS A WHINE) BECOMES NOTICEABLE AT 20 MPH AND INCREASES IN INTENSITY WITH SPEED.  PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS BEING INTERNAL TO THE TRANSMISSION (CVT) AND WILL REQUIRE THAT THE TRANSMISSION BE REPLACED.  THIS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10522848,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/06/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"07/02/2013","vin":"1J8FT28W88D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"SUDDENLY CAR SLOWED TO 40 MILES PER HOUR IN THE MIDDLE OF FAST RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON SOUTHBOUND HIGHWAY TEN IN CHANDLER. CARS SWERVED OUT OF WAY...I HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND COULD NOT GET OUT OF TRAFFIC FOR ANOTHER FIVE MILES....PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FOUND UNTIL I DISCOVERED THE LEMON CVT (TRANSMISSION) INSTALLED IN CERTAIN PATRIOTS.  ALSO, LESS THAN A YEAR LATER A STARTER FIRE WHILE DRIVING..HAD GONE LESS THAT A MILE AFTER THE CAR WAS SITTING...AND IT WAS NOT OVER 85 DEGREES AT THE TIME IN CHANDLER. PLUS CAR SOMETIMES LOST ALL POWER WHICH IS NOT GOOD WHILE IN TRAFFIC.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10519799,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/06/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"06/14/2013","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED THROUGH THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT. THE FAILURE STARTED INTERMITTENTLY BUT LATER PROGRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE ABLE TO DETERMINE EXACTLY WHERE THE WATER WAS LEAKING. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND THE DOME LIGHT BEGAN TO LEAK WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10515637,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"06/07/2013","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"THIS ISSUE MAY HAVE STARTED WAY EARLIER, SINCE THE PATRIOT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THE DASH BOARD WOULD SOMETIMES COME ON  AND THEN GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. I REPORTED IT DURING THE FIRST YEAR, 2008 AND A FEW TIMES DURING 2009 AND 2010.  I HAD NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN UNTIL EARLIER THIS YEAR.  CHECKS BY DEALERSHIP CAME BACK, \"NOTHING IS WRONG\".   THAT'S IT!!  THIS YEAR THE PROBLEM GOT WORST, INTERMITTENTLY, MY HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL, WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. HAZARD LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK.  ONE DAY IT RAINED AND I REALIZED THE WIPERS DID NOT WORK, I HAD TO PULL OVER FOR SAFETY.  THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.  THE DEALERSHIP SPEND ALL DAY TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG, UNPLUG THE COMPUTER, REBOOTED AND THEN EVERYTHING WORKED.  FIVE HOURS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN.  I GOT CHARGE 100 DOLLARS FOR THAT, NOW I HAD TO PAY TOTAL OF 317 DOLLARS BEFORE TAX FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR TO PUT IN WI FI BODY MODULE.  THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE RECALLED, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.    ALSO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE BALL BEARING AND ARM THREE TIMES!!   THIS IS RIDICULOUS.  I DO NOT GO OFF ROAD, I DON'T GO OVER POT HOLES.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10513010,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/15/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"05/21/2013","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS","summary":"I HAVE READ MANY OTHER PEOPLE ON HERE WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND MY MECHANIC SAID MY MODEL JEEP WAS KNOWN FOR THIS, BUT AFTER HITTING A CURB MY WHEEL AND SUSPENSION PARTS HOLDING IT ON LET THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, RIM AND ALL FALL COMPLETELY OFF.  AFTER GETTING IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HAVING HIM PUTTING IT ON THE LIFT HE TOLD ME I COULDN'T DRIVE THE CAR EVEN AFTER THE FRONT RIGHT WAS FIXED B/C THE CAR WAS A DANGER TO MYSELF AND OTHERS.  I WAS TOLD THE FRONT BALL JOINTS WHICH HOLD THE SUSPENSION TOGETHER AND KEEP THE WHEELS ON THE TIRES WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AND THE TIRES COULD FALL OFF AT ANY MOMENT.   HE TOLD ME HE HAD THIS ISSUE MANY TIMES WITH MY MODEL CAR AND DIDN'T UNDERSTAND IT.  I BOUGHT THE CAR USED A YEAR AND HALF AGO WITH 45,000 MILES OR SO.  ONCE THE MECHANIC DID CHANGE THE BALL JOINTS, HE TOLD ME SOMETHING EVEN WORSE... HE COULD TELL SINCE THEY WERE NOT FACTORY BALL JOINTS, THAT THEY HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER.   THEREFORE, THE FACTORY SET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SOMETIME BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR, AND A YEAR OR SO AFTER THE REPLACEMENT BALL JOINTS (THE PARTS THAT HOLD YOU TIRES ON SO THEY DON'T FALL OFF DRIVING 60 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND KILL YOU AND OTHERS) WERE PUT ON, A NEW REPLACEMENT SET HAD TO BE ADDED.   THIS IS A SERIOUS AND SCARY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10511704,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/11/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/13/2013","vin":"1J8FT28W88D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK IN PARK. THE SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SHIFTER AND SHIFT CABLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,050.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10510600,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"05/04/2013","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"I HAD BEEN HEARING GRINDING NOISES FROM THE FRONT OF MY JEEP; STILL UNDER 3/YR WARRANTY- I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP. AT FIRST THEY DID NOT HEAR OR SEE ANY CONCERNS AND STATED THE NOISE WAS MY TIRES. OF COURSE IT WAS SUGGESTED TO GET MY TIRES REPLACED ESPECIALLY MY FRONT RIGHT DUE TO THE UNEVEN WEAR. SO I DID, SOUND CONTINUED TO BECOME MORE CONSISTENT- I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND MY CONTROL ARMS, AND BALL JOINTS TO BE BAD.  SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURRING AGAIN- TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER- THEY DID NOT SEE/HEAR ANY PROBLEMS AND NOW I HAVE A CLUNKING NOISE LOUDER THAN THE GRINDING NOISE.  I'M CONCERNED THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AND I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN- NOT TO MENTION I FEEL I'VE ALREADY PAID FOR THIS PROBLEM ONCE TO BE FIXED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10508438,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"04/16/2013","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"I TOOK MY CAR TO THE SHOP TO REPLACE THE TIRES.  MECHANICS FROM 2 DIFFERENT SHOPS TOLD ME THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THIS VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY WORN ON BOTH SIDES, THAT THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THAT THE BALL JOINTS SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SHOT FOR THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE CAR.  I HAD THEM REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.  I THEN CHECKED ONLINE TO SEE IF OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WAS ASTONISHED TO SEE THAT MANY MANY PEOPLE HAD COMPLAINED OF BALL JOINTS GOING PREMATURELY BAD ON THIS VEHICLE.  HAD I NOT BEEN REPLACING MY TIRES, I MIGHT NEVER HAVE DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM AND IT CLEARLY WAS NOT SOMETHING THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN EXPECTED.  MY DAUGHTER IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER AND DOES A LOT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING.  HAD THE BALL JOINTS FAILED, SHE MIGHT EASILY HAVE BEEN KILLED. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN.  I CONTACTED JEEP AND THEY SAID THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR BALL JOINT FAILURE FOR THE 2005-2006 MODEL YEARS.  I STRONGLY FEEL A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR THE 2008 MODEL YEAR AS WELL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10505541,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/19/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"04/03/2013","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE","summary":"AFTER SNOW HAS MELTED, THE MAPLIGHT LEAKS WATER ALL OVER THE INSIDE. I'M CONCERNED THAT THERE WILL BE WIRING ISSUES FOR THE SUNROOF AND THE LIGHT AS WELL AS ANYTHING IN THE DASH DUE TO THE WATER GOING EVERYWHERE. PRIOR ISSUES W/WATER LEAKING IN THE FIREWALL AND LEAVING AN INCH OF WATER ON THE DRIVERS FLOOR (3 ATTEMPTS TO GET IT FIXED) RESULTED IN CHRYSLER PAYING A PORTION DUE TO BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. WATER SHORTED OUT WIRES RUNNING UNDER THE FLOOR FOR DASH LIGHTS, ANTI LOCK BRAKES WANTED TO KICK IN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, 4WHEEL DRIVE WOUDL NOT WORK AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT WORK. NOW BACK TO DEALING W/WATER AGAIN LEAKING OUT THE MAP LIGHT, VERY FRUSTRATED AND ANGRY!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10504760,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/24/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/27/2013","vin":"","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"WHENEVER I USE MY HEATER IT LEAKS A LOT OF WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVERS FEET AND PASSENGERS FEET.  ALSO, IT LEAKS SO MUCH THAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY HEAR THE WATER SWISHING FROM SIDE TO SIDE BEHIND THE DASH WHEN YOU TAKE A TURN.  THIS WATER IS VERY HOT AND GIVES YOU A SHOCKING SENSATION WHEN IT DRIPS ON YOU. THE VERY FIRST TIME I FELT IT DRIP ONTO ME IT SOAKED MY SHOE AND THEN I EVENTUALLY FELT IT THROUGH MY SHOE, WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED MY VEHICLE OVER AND JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR AND REMOVED MY SHOE AND SOCK BECAUSE THE WATER WAS SO HOT THAT IT GAVE ME THE SENSATION OF SOMETHING BITING ME. I THOUGHT IT WAS FIRE ANTS INSIDE MY SHOE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS ISSUE. LUCKILY, I WAS IN A LOW SPEED LIMIT NEIGHBORHOOD TO WHERE I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER RIGHT AWAY WITHOUT CAUSING DISRUPTION.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10504758,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/26/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/27/2013","vin":"","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"I ONLY HAVE 46,000 MILES ON MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT AND I ALREADY NEED BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS. I HAVE NEVER DONE ANY TYPE OF OFF-ROADING IN THIS VEHICLE, IT'S ONLY BEEN DRIVEN ON THE STREET. I'M AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS, IT'S UNACCEPTABLE TO MAKE SOMETHING SO CHEAP ON A VEHICLE!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10501098,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/13/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/03/2013","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"AFTER FUELING UP, MY JEEP SPUTTERS AND LOSES POWER TO THE POINT IS ALMOST STALLS. LAST NIGHT AFTER A FUEL UP IT STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THIS IS TERRIBLY PROBLEMATIC AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS.   I HAVE HAD MY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DONE, SERVICES THE FUEL INTAKE, FILTERS, PUMPS AND THROTTLE BODY. HAD A TUNE UP DONE AND THE ENGINE IS STILL DOING THIS. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE THIS CAR ANY LONGER. I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY!  PLEASE ADVISE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10494592,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/17/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"01/24/2013","vin":"1J8FT28W88D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SHE HEARD A POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10493624,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/16/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"01/21/2013","vin":"1J8FT28078D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"WIFE DRIVES A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT THAT HAS 38,955 MILES ON IT AND WHEN TAKEN IN FOR OIL CHANGE AND VEHICLE INSPECTION WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT WAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT.  COST WOULD BE CLOSE TO $400.00 TO REPLACE THAT COMPONENT.  BEING FRUGAL AND WANTING A SECOND OPINION WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER SHOP, REPUTABLE AND VERY GOOD, TO HAVE A LOOK SEE.  THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE BALL JOINT WAS WORN OUT AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AND WAS CAUSING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE CAR TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION.  UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THEY ALSO FOUND THAT THE RIGHT REAR TOW LINK WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND MISSING WHICH CAUSED THAT WHEEL TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND WAS PROVIDING A SIGNIFICANTLY BAD WEAR SITUATION FOR THE TIRES.  SEEMS TO US THAT AFTER ONLY DRIVING THIS VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 40,00 MILES THAT THESE COMPONENTS SHOULD STILL BE IN WORKING CONDITION.  AFTER PAYING A LITTLE OVER $300.00 FOR THESE PARTS TO BE REPLACED, I AM WRITING THIS WANTING TO KNOW HOW TO RECOUP THIS MONEY.  COMPONENTS THAT CONTROL THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION OF A VEHICLE ARE VITAL TO SAFE DRIVING AND IF THEY FAIL CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES MAY ENSUE.  CHRYSLER JEEP SHOULD FEEL RESPONSIBLE AND NOT WAIT ON A CATASTROPHE TO OCCUR BEFORE THEY DO SOMETHING TO CURB AND REDUCE THIS DANGER.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10486766,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/10/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"12/02/2012","vin":"1J8FF48W28D","components":"SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN","summary":"I BOUGHT MY JEEP IN SEPT OF 2010, TOOK IT FOR AN OIL CHANGE IN DEC,2010. WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM, I WAS TOLD THE PATRIOTS WERE HAVING ALOT OF ISSUES WITH THAT PART COMING OUT LOOSE STRAIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY. IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN I DRIVE IT. I'VE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS INCLUDING THE A/C ,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON FOR MANIFOLD PROBLEM ,TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ALL WITHIN THE TWO YEARS THAT I'VE OWNED IT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10484784,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/15/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"11/15/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS","summary":"AT 62K MILES I HAD TO REPLACE MY DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY COSTING ME $300 AND NO HELP FROM CHRYSLER OR MY DEALERSHIP.  NOW AT 93K MILES AND A YEAR AND HALF LATER, I NEED BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED.  THE ESTIMATE FOR THEM BOTH REPLACED IS $715.  THAT'S OVER $1000 FOR SOMETHING THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT AND DOES NOTHING TO ASSIST THEIR CUSTOMERS.  I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW, EVEN ORDERED FROM THE FACTORY, USING THE DISCOUNT MY COMPANY HAS WITH THEM, WE GET THE PREFERRED PRICE BEING A SUPPLIER FOR THEIR BEARINGS AND THIS IS THE QUALITY I GET?  WHY EVEN PUT THE BEST BEARINGS IN THE WORLD ON THE JEEP IF YOU USE GARBAGE TO SUPPORT THE WHEEL? *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10482577,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/29/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/29/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"SEVERE VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE, WORSE WHEN BRAKING DOWNHILL.  HAD TO HAVE BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END.  CHECKED THE JEEP CUSTOMER WEB SITE AND FOUND MANY SIMILAR INCIDENTS REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10480983,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/16/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/18/2012","vin":"1J8FF48W08D","components":"VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE","summary":"AT ABOUT 15,000 MILES WE STARTED TO HERE \"CLUNKING\" WHEN DRIVING THE CAR, HAD IT IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR SUN ROOF LEAKS AND HAD THE DEALER TAKE A LOOK, BUT THEY COULD NEVER FIND ANYTHING. THIS WEEK HAD IT IN FOR THE 5-YEAR CHECK UP AND IN THE NOTES IT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ARE BAD. DID A SEARCH TO FIND OUT MORE DETAILS AND CAME ACROSS ALL THESE POSTS FROM OTHER USERS. LOOKS LIKE I'M NOW STUCK WITH A LARGE REPAIR, SIMILAR TO OTHER USERS, FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS AN ISSUE EARLY ON. ALL THE MILES HAVE BEEN HIGHWAY MILES. NOT AT ALL HAPPY RIGHT NOW. IF THEY WERE AWARE OF THE ISSUE EARLY ON, WHY WAS IT NOT FOUND AND REPAIRED DURING THAT WARRANTY PERIOD?  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10476507,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/19/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"09/19/2012","vin":"","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"HAD VEHICLE IN FOR OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD  BE DEALER THAT BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE \"WORE OUT\" AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. OH AND THE BALL JOINTS ARE \"BUILT IN TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, SO BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED\" THIS IS ON A VEHICLE THAT HAS ONLY 43,500 MILES ON IT!  HOW CAN THIS BE!  THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO A HUGE NUMBER OF JEEP PATRIOT OWNERS AND THESE PART SHOULD LAST WAY LONGER THEN 43,000 MILES. THIS IS POOR QUALITY PARTS! THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO REPLACE THESE MAJOR SUSPENSION PART EVER 40,000 TO 45,000 MILES! THE COST OF THIS IS OVER $1,000.00. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AND DEFINITELY  MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10471392,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/04/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"08/18/2012","vin":"1J8FT28W08D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"AT 58,200 MILES, ALL HIGHWAY/CITY DRIVING, THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE VEHICLE WENT BAD. AFTER CONSULTING WITH MULTIPLE OWNERS OF THE PATRIOT, IT SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10470845,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/20/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"08/15/2012","vin":"1J8FF28B69D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (70 MPH) IN MICHIGAN, THE CVT TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER A FEW MILES, THE JEEP WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN ABOUT 45 MPH. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD WHEN EVERYONE ON THE HIGHWAY IS DRIVING 70 MPH OR MORE. AFTER PULLING OVER FOR 30 MINUTES, THE LIGHT DID NOT REAPPEAR WHEN THE JEEP WAS RESTARTED, BUT RPMS HAD TO BE KEPT BELOW 2100 TO AVOID THE OVERHEAT LIGHT COMING ON AGAIN. THIS LOW RPM LIMITED SPEED TO ABOUT 55 MPH ON FLAT TERRAIN. THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN IN PA ON THE RETURN TRIP, SPEED WAS RESTRICTED AS BEFORE, AND THE WARNING LIGHT DID NOT REAPPEAR AFTER RESTARTING THE JEEP AFTER A 30 MINUTE REST STOP. HOWEVER, KEEPING RPMS BELOW 2100 ON THE PA TURNPIKE RESULTED IN A TOP SPEED OF ONLY ABOUT 45 MPH, A REAL HAZARD WHEN EVEN TRUCKS ARE GOING MUCH FASTER. FIRST DEALER FOUND THE FAULT CODE OF 0208 AND DID A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO THE PCM. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. THE SECOND DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT CODE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT SAVED. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS AND SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SERVICEABLE AND HAD A LIFETIME FLUID. THE DEALER SAID TO BRING THE JEEP RIGHT BACK IN IF THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN SO THAT THE CODE WOULD BE STORED. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE JEEP WAS BROUGHT DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER. THIS TIME THE DEALER FOUND THE 0208 TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT CODE. AFTER 5 DAYS OF WAITING, THE VISITING CHRYSLER TECH SAID TO OPEN THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THE FLUID. THE TWO JEEP DEALERS SEEMED TO BE COMPLETELY CONFUSED ABOUT WHETHER THIS CVT TRANSMISSION HAS LIFETIME FLUID OR WHETHER IT COULD BE SERVICED. THE CVT TRANSMISSION ON THIS 2008 PATRIOT HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY, BUT CHRYSLER APPEARS TO HAVE NO INTEREST IN REPLACING IT EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. INTERNET SEARCHES SHOW OTHER OWNERS OF CHRYSLER VEHICLES WITH CVT TRANSMISSIONS HAVE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10467873,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/02/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/26/2012","vin":"1J8FT280X8D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS","summary":"SEVERE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT ELEVATED SPEED.  FRONT BALL JOINTS SHOT AND CANNOT BE SERVICED DUE TO DESIGN. REPLACED FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, PLUS 2 TIRES WITH ONLY 11K MILES.  PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE SUDDEN/RAPID DETERIORATION AND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE SINCE ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 50K MILES WITH ZERO EVIDENCE OF ABNORMAL WEAR AND NO STEERING ISSUES.  VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN WRECKED OR DRIVEN OFF-ROAD.  NUMEROUS JEEP FORUMS AND BLOGS WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FRONT SUSPENSION. LOCAL JEEP DEALER SERVICE MANAGER CLAIMED NEVER SEEN THIS ISSUE BEFORE OR REPLACED ANY LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL.  HAD WORK DONE AT INDEPENDENT GARAGE SINCE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER WAS APPARENTLY NOT TELLING THE TRUTH OR WITHHOLDING FACTS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10465724,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/08/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/15/2012","vin":"1J8FT28WX8D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"HAD TO REPLACE  BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JOINTS AT 57000  MILES. AND HAD TO HAVE IT LINED UP AGAIN. TOTAL COST 980.00 THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10464524,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/30/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"07/07/2012","vin":"1J8FT28008D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"IN DECEMBER I HAD TAKEN MY JEEP IN FOR NEW BRAKES AS THEY WENT BAD AND WAS TOLD MY FRONT CONTROL ARMS WERE BAD AND GOING TO NEED REPLACED.  I COULDN'T AFFORD IT AT THE TIME AND IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING OK. IN MAY IT WAS RUNNING TERRIBLE, VERY SHAKY AND BUMPY. WHEN I TOOK IT IN I WAS TOLD FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND ONE BACK CONTROL ARM AND BUSHINGS WERE ALL BAD/BROKEN. AS A RESULT OF THAT I ALSO RUINED MY TIRES AND HAD TO REPLACE THOSE AS WELL. AT THE REPAIR TIME ONLY HAD ABOUT 56000 MILES ON IT. THIS WAS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR AS WELL. (OVER 1600 DOLLARS TOTAL AND THAT IS WITH A DISCOUNT I GET).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10463962,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/02/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/02/2012","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"2008 PATRIOT FAILED INSPECTION 1 YEAR AFTER BUYING IT PRE-OWNED    LOWER CONTROL ARM-$241.52  OUTTER TIE ROD 74.78  FRONT END REPAIR- 153.00  ALIGNMENT 79.95","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10463378,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/25/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/28/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"MY JEEP PATRIOT NEEDED FRONT BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS REPLACED AT 32,000 MILES.  IT HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN RECKLESSLY OR EVEN OFF ROAD.  IT WAS A $1,045.00 REPAIR JOB.  THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A HAZARD TO DRIVE.  THE JEEP FORUMS ARE ALIVE WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE EXACT SAME REPAIR EARLY ON.  THIS IS AN EXCESSIVE REPAIR AND A DANGER.  HTTP://WWW.JEEPPATRIOT.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=37926&PAGE=4. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10463478,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/28/2012","vin":"1J8FT28W88D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I PURCHASED A USED JEEP PATRIOT WITH 32,952 MILES ON IT. PREVIOUS OWNER HAD BEEN TOLD TO REPLACE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS. I WAS TOLD THE FRONT WHEELS COULD FALL OFF AT ANY TIME. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THEM FOR ME ALONG WITH ROTORS. ORIGINAL TIRES HAD  TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS, BUT THE NEW ONES ARE ALREADY SHOWING WEAR.THE DEALER & 2 OTHER SHOPS SAID WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE IT SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. AFTER BALL JOINTS/ROTORS WERE REPLACED THE PROBLEM WAS WORSE. NOT ONLY WAS A BALL JOINT STILL BAD BUT I WAS TOLD THAT BOTH CONTROL ARMS ARE BAD AND NEED REPLACED. NOW, AFTER BEING REPLACED ONCE (NOW JUST OVER 33,400 MILES ON THE JEEP) I AM TOLD IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE OVER ABOUT 40MPH BECAUSE STILL A WHEEL COULD FALL OFF.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10462841,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/15/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/23/2012","vin":"1J4FT28869D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"ON THURSDAY THE 15TH OF JUNE 2012, I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THERE WAS NO HINT OF TROUBLE. I STOPPED FOR A LIGHT.  WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I TRIED TO PUT THE JEEP IN FIRST GEAR.  THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR ALTHOUGH THE GEAR DID TAKE SUFFICIENTLY FOR ME TO MOVE THE CAR TO SAFETY.  I CALLED AAA AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO BAXTER JEEP CHRYSLER, WHERE I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2009.  .  I TOLD THEM THAT THE CLUTCH HAD SHOWN NO SLIPPAGE OR OTHER SIGNS OF IMPENDING FAILURE.  THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000.    ON MONDAY, THEY FOUND THAT THE RELEASE BEARING/SLAVE CYLINDER HAD FAILED AND THAT FLUID HAD LEAKED FROM THE SLAVE CYLINDER INTO THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD NOT BE CLEANED EFFECTIVELY.   THEY STATED THAT THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ITSELF HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE SLAVE CYLINDER.THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS $1338.56.   IN THAT MODEL YEAR,  I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE POWER TRAIN. THE CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVE CLAIMED THAT THE SLAVE CYLINDER WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS CONSIDERED PART OF THE CLUTCH.  I DISAGREE.  ALTHOUGH THE SLAVE CYLINDER SUBSERVES THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY,  IT IS PART OF THE POWER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.    1) CHRYSLER IS NOT HONORING THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY.  2) THERE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DESIGN ISSUE WHEN THE HYDRAULIC COMPONENT CAN LEAK DIRECTLY INTO THE CLUTCH, IMMEDIATELY DESTROYING ITS FUNCTION.  THE FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH WAS SUDDEN AND UNPREDICTABLE.    THERE ARE SEVERAL POSTS ON INTERNET RAISING IDENTICAL ISSUES ABOUT THE JEEP DESIGN AND FAILURE TO HONOR THE SERVICE GUARANTEE.    I AM RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING REDRESS, TO INCLUDE REFUND OF THE COST OF THE REPAIR, AND AN INVESTIGATION OF THE SAFETY OF JEEPS EQUIPPED WITH THE CURRENT MANUAL TRANSMISSION.  *TT","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10462124,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/17/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/18/2012","vin":"1J8FT28W68D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE TRAVELING ON HWY AT 75 MPH TRANSMISSION HEATS UP, LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTANTLY LOSES POWER CAUSING VEHICLES AROUND ME TO SWERVE TO AVOID REAR RENDING MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC.  THIS COMPROMISED THE SAFETY OF MY PARENTS CHILDREN AND I.  TOOK TO JEEP DEALERSHIP AND ADVISE OF INCIDENTS I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO CODES AND WOULD NOT REPAIR MY VEHICLE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10461649,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/11/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/13/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"FRONT END SUSPENSION PARTS WERE WORN AND ABOUT TO FAIL. REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, SWAY BAR LINKS,BUSHING SWAY ELIMINATOR.  FURTHER DRIVING WOULD HAVE CAUSED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF FRONT END.  *TR  I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY, WITH THE LARGE NUMBER OF SUSPENSION ISSUES THE PATRIOTS HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED.  ALL OF THE FAILURES ARE OCCURING AT VERY LOW MILEAGES AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ELEMENTS ARE FAILING.  ALL SUGGESTING DEFECTIVE PARTS USED IN ORIGINAL MANUFACTURE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10461166,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/09/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/11/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"DRIVER SIDE, FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT BADLY WORN.  WAS TOLD BY CAR DEALER THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON WITH JEEP PATRIOTS. THE DEALER SEES  THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT SO OFTEN. THEY KEEP SEVERAL DRIVER SIDE LCA/BALLJOINT ASSEMBLIES IN STOCK.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10458741,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/14/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"05/16/2012","vin":"","components":"TIRES","summary":"TIRE VALVE STEM BROKE WHILE THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS BEING CHECKED. THIS OCCURRED DURING AN OIL CHANGE SERVICE. THE BROKEN VALVE STEM/TPMS SENSOR REQUIRED MY COMPANY TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. I AM FILING THIS CLAIM ON BEHALF OF OUR CUSTOMER.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"},{"type":"Tire","productYear":"9999","productMake":"GOODYEAR","productModel":"WRANGLER","size":"P266/70R17","manufacturer":"Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company"}]},{"odiNumber":10456117,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/15/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"04/23/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM THE MAP LIGHT HEADLINER ONTO THE INTERIOR ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DRAIN TUBES WOULD HAVE TO BE CLEANED. AFTER THE DRAIN TUBES WERE CLEANED, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED WATER HAD BUILT UP IN THE SIDE PANELS AND REAR CARGO AREA. THE WATER WAS DRAINED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY TEN DIFFERENT TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THE MOISTURE IN THE VEHICLES COMPUTER WAS CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURES. WHILE PARKED, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10453898,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/16/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"04/03/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TOOK OUR CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND DEALER STATED THAT DRIVER SIDE CONTROLLER ARM HAS PLAY AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO TOLD THIS ISN'T SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS WITH CAR WITH ONLY 35,000 MILES.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10453453,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/12/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/29/2012","vin":"1J8FT280X8D","components":"TIRES","summary":"TPMS VALVE STEM BROKE DURING THE CHECK AND INFLATION OF A CUSTOMER'S VEHICLE. THE BROKEN VALVE STEM RESULTED IN A LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPAIR.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"},{"type":"Tire","productYear":"9999","productMake":"GOODYEAR","productModel":"EAGLE LS-2","size":"P205/70R16","manufacturer":"Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company"}]},{"odiNumber":10452561,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/07/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/21/2012","vin":"1J8FT28W78D","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION TRAVELING 25 MPH. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND CAUSING THE CONTACT TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION AND CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO DEFECTS FOUND WITHIN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,637.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10450692,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/20/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"03/07/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"I HAVE A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT WITH APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 CONTROL ARMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO. MOST OF THE MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE IS HIGHWAY DRIVING AND I DO NOT SUBJECT THE VEHICLE TO HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. I FIND IT ALARMING THAT I'VE REPLACE 3 OF THE SAME COMPONENT AND SUSPICIOUS THAT THERE IS A RECENT RECALL ON CONTROL ARMS ON THE LIBERTY MODEL. BESIDES THE MONETARY INCONVENIENCE, I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND AM QUITE CONCERNED THAT A COMPONENT THAT CAN AFFECT THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY MALFUNCTIONS. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10450252,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/03/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/05/2012","vin":"1J8FT28W58D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"THIS CAR FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, AND STALLS ALL THE TIME WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WE HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE CAR. THE 2009 MODEL HAS A RECALL THAT SAYS THE POWER TRAIN-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. WE FEEL LIKE THIS IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR VEHICLE AND IT'S A 2008.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10450382,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/09/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"03/05/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE","summary":"WATER LEAKS THROUGH DOME LIGHTS, SHORTING OUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10450005,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/29/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/01/2012","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN","summary":"TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, (THIS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION SINCE BOUGHT) THEY BASICALLY TELL ME THAT IT NEEDS TO COMPLETELY FAIL BEFORE THEY WILL DO SOMETHING.  THEN THEY COME BACK AND SAY THAT THEY CAN REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES BECAUSE THEY MIGHT BE LEAKING FOR $410.00.  AND THEY ALSO SAY THAT MY FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT CONTROL ARMS ARE BAD WHICH OF COURSE THEY CAN BE REPLACED FOR $845.00.  SO FOR A PROBLEM THAT WAS UNDER WARRANTY THEY WOULD NOT FIX BUT THEY WOULD LIKE TO FIX OTHER ISSUES THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE BAD FOR A PRICE.......VERY DISAPPOINTED IN DODGE.  THIS MAY CAUSE ME TO DEFECT FROM CHRYSLER AND BUY FORD.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10449545,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/15/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"02/28/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND TIE RODS FAILED AT 30,000 MILES AND UNDER.  I JUST FAILED MY ANNUAL PA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION FOR THE FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS.  THIS YEAR IT WAS THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM AND OUTER TIE ROD.  LAST YEAR, WHEN IT FAILED THE SAFETY INSPECTION, IT WAS THE OPPOSITE SIDE COMPONENTS.  MY ODOMETER READ 30379 MILES AT THE SERVICE DATE. THIS IS LISTED ON THE CURRENT INVOICE FROM A REPUTABLE CHRYSLER SERVICE CENTER / DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD THE WORK DONE.  LAST YEAR'S SAFETY INSPECTION FAILURE WAS AT ABOUT 23000 MILES.  I AM OBVIOUSLY UPSET THAT I HAVE HAD TO SPEND SO MUCH MONEY ON THIS SAFETY ISSUE SO EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THIS VEHICLE.  I AM ALSO VERY CONCERNED FOR THE WELFARE OF OTHER OWNERS WHICH MAY NOT HAVE REQUIRED STATE INSPECTIONS LIKE I HAVE WHERE I LIVE.  I AM THANKFUL FOR THE INSPECTIONS AND THE MECHANIC WHO RECOGNIZED THE ISSUE AND POSSIBLY SAVED ME FROM A FUTURE ACCIDENT.  I STARTED DOING SOME HOMEWORK FINDING THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES.  I FOUND THIS BY LOOKING AT MANY DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT JEEP OWNER WEBSITES, BLOGS, AND EVEN COMPLAINTS FOUND ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE.   I DO NOT DRIVE AGGRESSIVELY, GO OFF-ROADING OR ANY OTHER THING LIKE THAT WHICH MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS PROBLEM.  I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT CHRYSLER HAS NOT TAKEN ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS SAFETY CONCERN TO DATE.  IN FACT, WHEN I SENT AN EMAIL TO CHRYSLER I WAS GIVEN A STOCK REPLY AMOUNTING TO \"WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR TROUBLE BUT WE CAN'T MAKE A DIAGNOSIS ON YOUR VEHICLE.  PLEASE GO TO A LICENSED CHRYSLER SERVICE CENTER.  PLEASE REPORT YOUR SAFETY CONCERN WITH NHTSA. HAVE A NICE DAY!\" ...AND HERE I AM.  I WONDER IF THEY EVEN READ MY EMAIL BECAUSE I ALREADY HAD THE WORK DONE.  HOPEFULLY SOMEBODY WILL TAKE CARE OF THIS BEFORE PEOPLE GET HURT OR HAVE TO PAY OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR REPAIRING SAFETY ISSUES CHRYSLER SHOULD BE ADDRESSING.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10449632,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/17/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"02/28/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"REAR LIGHT/FLASHLIGHT LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS! I HAVE HAD IT FIXED 5 TIMES AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN FIXED! I'M GETTING VERY ANNOYED OVER THIS PROBLEM. I LOOKED ONLINE AND I SEE THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS HAD AND IS STILL HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I'M NOT A HAPPY CUSTOMER OF THIS MODEL NOW. VERY POOR WHEN NO ONE CAN FIX THE PROBLEM!   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10449167,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/19/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"02/24/2012","vin":"","components":"WHEELS","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VALVE STEMS ON THE REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRES FAILED TWICE WITHIN ONE MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE VALVE STEMS TO FRACTURE.  THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10448904,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"02/22/2012","vin":"1J8FT28W68D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SHE NOTICED A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE TRANSMISSION. APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES LATER THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND HAD NOT YET RESPONDED TO THE CONTACT'S CONCERNS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 66,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10448802,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"02/21/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUED WITH THE 2008 JEEP PATRIOT.  THESE VEHICLES  HAVE A PROBLEM WITH BALL JOINTS AND ARMS BREAKING.    WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT WITH THIS AUTO AND IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM.   WHEN I LOOKED INTO IT ONLINE I FOUND MANY BLOGS REGARDING THE 2008 JEEP PATRIOT WITH THIS PROBLEM.    I THINK JEEP NEEDS TO STEP UP AND CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.   I'VE NEVER HAD TO PUT MONEY INTO A 4 YEAR OLD CAR.    *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10447023,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/07/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"02/07/2012","vin":"1J8FT48W78D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND OUTER TIE RODS WORE OUT 54,000 MILES. SEEMS KIND OF LOW MILEAGE FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. REPLACED 2/7/12 FOR  $690.15.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10446812,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/31/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"02/06/2012","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT  THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY DETECTED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ANOTHER MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIE ROD END AND LOWER BALL JOINT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,053.  UPDATED 03/14/12*LJ","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10446572,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/01/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"02/03/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FWD.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE TUNE -UP WHEN THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIE ROD, LOWER CONTROL ARM AND THE BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.  THE DEALER REPLACED ONLY THE BALL JOINTS.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,242 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,892.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10446187,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/25/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"02/01/2012","vin":"","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, BOTH FRONT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED EARLIER IN THE DAY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRONIC FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 38,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10446015,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/10/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"01/31/2012","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY RESTART THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10445441,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/23/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"01/26/2012","vin":"1J8FF48W98D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"WHEN PURCHASING NEW TIRES FOR MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT LIMITED AWD, THE SHOP FOUND THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 30883 HIGHWAY MILES ON IT. THE JEEP DEALER STATES THAT THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE DEMAND AT THIS TIME FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS FROM CHRYSLER IS 930 PER WEEK. HAVING GROWN UP AROUND A FRONT END AND ALIGNMENT BUSINESS, I FIND THIS TO VERY VERY ABNORMAL. WHETHER IT IS A DESIGN FLAW OR INFERIOR PARTS, CHRYSLER CORP NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR REPAIRS TO THESE VEHICLES. SUSPENSION AND STEERING ARE NOT WHERE MANUFACTURES NEED TO BE CUTTING CORNERS WHEN BUILDING CARS! I WILL BE REPAIRING MY JEEP WITH THE BEST PARTS AVAILABLE, AND MAYBE THE PEOPLE AT JEEP SHOULD CONSIDER DOING THE SAME WHEN THEY BUILD THEIR PRODUCTS. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM, THE INTERNET IS FULL OF COMPLAINTS, AND LET'S HOPE A BALL JOINT DOESN'T BREAK AND INJURE SOMEONE BEFORE THEY DECIDE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. IT TOOK ME YEARS TO GET OVER THE CHRYSLER CORP JUNK OF THE 60'S AND 70'S AND I TRULY HOPE THEY ARE NOT REVERTING BACK TO THE PAST.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10444111,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/16/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"01/17/2012","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"BALL JOINT ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) HAS GONE BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED. THE BALL JOINT IS INTEGRATED WITH THE LCA IN THE JEEP PATRIOT, SO THE ENTIRE LCA MUST BE REPLACED. FROM SPEAKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND OTHERS WHO OWN JEEP PATRIOTS (AND THE RELATED JEEP COMPASS AND DODGE CALIBER), IT SEEMS THAT FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS ARE QUITE COMMON WITH THESE VEHICLES, EVEN AT RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE (30,000 MILES OR LESS).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10440019,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/03/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"12/15/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W48D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TOWARD THE RIGHT. ALSO, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE HEARD FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.  UPDATED 01/13/12*LJ  THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD. UPDATED 02/06/12","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10432691,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/21/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"10/25/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"ON 9/21/2011 THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OUR DEALER FOR REGULAR SERVICE AT 30,979 MILES. IT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE DEFECTIVE AND LOOSE LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND TIE ROD ENDS. THE DEALER INDICATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE FOR ANY EXTENDED MILES. THERE WAS AT LEAST 1/2\" PLAY IN THE WHEELS.   THE PARTS HAVE NOW BEEN REPLACED.  PREVIOUS INSPECTION & TIRE ROTATION AT ABOUT 25,000 MILES AND 2 1/2 MONTHS AGO INDICATED NO SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.  THE ONLY CLUE TO THE PROBLEM WAS SOME 'CLUNKING' NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS.    THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW, HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY BY THE SELLING DEALER, IS DRIVEN EXCLUSIVELY ON THE ROAD, AND HAS BEEN IN NO ACCIDENTS. UP UNTIL MAY 2011, IT WAS DRIVEN ONLY ABOUT 7,500 MILES ANNUALLY.  IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY FOR ONLY 40-DAYS.     I AM INCREDULOUS THAT A WELL MAINTAINED 4WD VEHICLE WOULD HAVE A MAJOR SUSPENSION FAILURE WITH SUCH A RAPID ONSET AT SUCH LOW MILES. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET INDICATES THIS IS A COMMON AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS EXPERIENCE BY OTHER JEEP PATRIOT OWNERS THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN MORE SERIOUSLY BY THE MANUFACTURER THAN IT CURRENTLY IS.  *TT","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10429025,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/23/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"10/06/2011","vin":"","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS","summary":"ON 9/23/2011, I WAS DRIVING 15-20 MPH WHEN A DODGE CHARGER STRUCK MY JEEP ON MY DRIVERSIDE DOOR CAUSING MY JEEP TO LOSE CONTROL AND ROLL COMPLETELY. MY SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING A CONCUSSION. I HAVE SOME MEMORY LOSS AND BACK AND NECK INJURIES. MY JEEP ROLLED ONTO A MEDIAN CAUSING THE ROOF TO CAVE IN FROM THE CENTER OF THE CAR TO THE PASSENGER SIDE DURING THE ROLL OVER. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10428348,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"10/03/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS BEGAN EXHIBITING A POPPING SOUND AND CAUSED THE ALIGNMENT TO WEAR THE TIRES PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE LOWER BALLS JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10427855,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/28/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/29/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO TURN TO THE RIGHT UNINTENTIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS A 50,000.     UPDATED 10/17/11  *BF  UPDATED 10/21/11.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10427814,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/20/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/28/2011","vin":"1J8FT28W68D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"FAILED TIE ROD ENDS AND BALLJOINTS CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE STEERING.  *TT","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10427529,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/23/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/27/2011","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"WE HAVE HAD OUT JEEP FOR 3 YEARS TOOK IT TO THE SHOP TO GET A TIRE FIXED...AND THEY LET US KNOW THAT THE TIE RODS AND BALL JOINTS WERE BAD.  THAT IS ALSO THE REASON OUT NEW TIRES ARE WEARING OUT FAST. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL JEEP.  *TT","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10426528,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/01/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"09/20/2011","vin":"","components":"VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE","summary":"SUNROOF LEAKS; DURING A CAR WASH OR A SIMPLE RAIN. WE HAVE HAD THE JEEP TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS TO BE FIXED.  FUNNY, THERE IS NO RECORD OF THEM FIXING THE PROBLEM, WHICH IS OBVIOUS SINCE IT'S STILL LEAKING.  EACH TIME WE TOOK THE JEEP TO BE \"FIXED\" IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.  NOW THAT IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY, IT'S LIKE PULLING NAILS JUST TO GET CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE TO CALL BACK AND OR EVEN ATTEMPT TO HELP.  MY HUSBAND IS CONVINCED THAT SINCE THERE IS NO FIX TO THE LEAKING PROBLEM, THEY JUST \"ATTEMPTED\" TO REPAIR IT TO GET IT OUT OF WARRANTY.  WELL, WE ARE NOT DONE YET!!!!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10425860,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/28/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/17/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"EXPERIENCED SHAKING OF STEERING WHEEL, AND OVERALL HANDLING PROBLEMS.  *TT","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10425581,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/02/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/15/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"I PURCHASED A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT NEW IN 2008.  IN 2011 WITH 28,916 MILES ON THE VEHICLE THE BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. BECAUSE THE BALL JOINT WERE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE CONTROL ARMS, THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED AS A SINGLE UNIT.  THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE WORN THROUGH TO THE STEEL BELTS DUE TO RUBBING FROM THE BAD BALL JOINTS.  IF I HADN'T FELT THE CHANGE IN MY VEHICLE, I MIGHT WELL HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT FROM A FRONT END BLOWOUT, OR FROM ONE OR BOTH OF THE BALL JOINTS FAILING WHILE I WAS DRIVING.  THE MECHANIC WHO FIXED THE VEHICLE AND THE JEEP SERVICE MANAGER THAT I SPOKE TO SAID THAT THERE IS NO WAY THE BALL JOINTS SHOULD HAVE NEEDED REPLACEMENT WITH THAT LOW MILEAGE ON THEM.  THE SERVICE MANAGER CHECKED FOR RECALLS AND SAID THAT THERE WEREN'T ANY.  THE MECHANIC EVEN GAVE ME THE OLD PARTS TO PROVE THAT THE REPAIR WAS DEFINITELY NEEDED, AND IN CASE THERE WAS A RECALL IN THE FUTURE.  *KB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10424463,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/09/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/09/2011","vin":"1J8FT28W88D","components":"WHEELS","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FWD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR WAS CORRODED AND CAUSED THE VALVE STEM TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR AND THE VALVE STEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A CLAIM WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 67,400.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10424333,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/06/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/08/2011","vin":"1J8FF48W88D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"WHEN HAVING NEW TIRES INSTALLED,I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS LOOSENESS AND PLAY IN THE FRONT BALLJOINTS. THIS SEAMS TO BE A PROBLEM THATS NOT UNCOMMON WITH THIS VEHICLE. I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10423992,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/10/2007","dateComplaintFiled":"09/06/2011","vin":"1J8FF48W48D","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"WHEN I FIRST TEST DROVE MY JEEP, IT LEAKED WATER FROM THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS. IT WAS FIXED BEFORE I BOUGHT IT. ABOUT A YEAR LATER, WATER BEGAN POURING OUT OF MY INTERIOR LIGHTS AFTER IT RAINED. I AGAIN HAD IT FIXED. NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME WATER IS AGAIN LEAKING OUT OF MY INTERIOR LIGHTS. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. THIS IS RIDICULOUS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10423997,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/22/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/06/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"BOTH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS, RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOTH FAILED AT 45,000 MILES NOT COVERED ON EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS NOT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT THE TIME. NEVER BUY A EXTENDED WARRANTY IT COVERS NOTHING IT IS A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RIPOFF. COST $599.18 FOR A PROBLEM THAT THEY KNEW ABOUT. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10423491,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/29/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/30/2011","vin":"1J8FT28W38D","components":"STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"WHEN TURNING CORNERS, VEHICLE WILL DUMP WATER INSIDE FROM THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT, FRONT AND REAR.  THIS CAUSES DRIVER TO BE DISTRACTED.  BECAUSE OF THE WATER LEAKING INTO VEHICLE THE HEADLINER GROWS MOLD AND MILDEW.  NOT ONLY IS THE MUSTY SMELL TERRIBLE IS CAUSES HEADACHES, SNEEZING, ITCHY WATERY EYES WITCH DISTRACT DRIVER.  THE MOLD AND MILDEW CREATES A BIO-HAZARD TO INTO THAT HAS TO BE IN VEHICLE.  CHRYSLER DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED REPAIR 11 TIMES BUT VEHICLE STILL LEAKS.  UPON INVESTIGATING THIS MODEL OF JEEP APPARENTLY THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT WATER LEAKING INSIDE VEHICLE.  WATER ALSO POURS DOWN ONTO THE ELECTRONICS INSIDE AND EVERYONE KNOWS WATER AND ELECTRONICS DON'T MIX.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10422269,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/27/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/27/2011","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"BALL JOINT REPAIR AT 40K? I JUST TURNED THE 40K MARK ON MY JEEP PATRIOT 2008 WHEN LAST WEEK I BEGAN TO HEAR A NOISE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IT WAS WORSE WITH THE A/C SO I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. UPON OIL CHANGE, MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT'S THE BALL JOINTS THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE NO WOBBLING OF MY STEERING, BUT HE STATES IT IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. NOW I READ THAT IT'S A 3 YR 36,000 MILE WARRANTEE SO I FALL OUTSIDE OF THAT. BAD JEEP, BAD! I HAVE HAD MORE BAD LUCK WITH THIS VEHICLE THAN MY COMMANDER WHICH I LOVED. FIX THIS ISSUE!  *TT","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10419987,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/06/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/18/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS AND OUTER TIE RODS WERE BAD AFTER 45K MILES (99.9% HIGHWAY MILES). THE LOWER ARMS AND OUTER TIE RODS WERE REPLACED. THE DEFECTIVE PARTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.  *KB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10419509,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/15/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/15/2011","vin":"1J8FT28W88D","components":"STRUCTURE,INTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"JUST BEGAN HAPPENING IN APRIL 2011. REAR CARGO LIGHT COLLECTING WATER AFTER HEAVY RAINS. TOOK IT TO ONE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL AT CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WHERE THE ISSUE AS SO FAR BEEN CORRECTED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10419499,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/15/2011","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"JEEP PATRIOT (2008) LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. PROBLEM STARTED AT 37,000 MILES. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, TOLD TO ROTATE TIRES (NO MENTION OF BALL JOINTS). FAILED INSPECTION 3 MONTHS LATER DUE TO BALL JOINTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. COST TO REPAIR OVER $1,000. CAR MUST BE FIXED, BUT JEEP DOES NOT INSURE THAT THE PART WILL NOT FAIL AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10418949,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/25/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/10/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"OUR VEHICLE HAD BEEN MAKING CREAKING/GROANING NOISES FOR A FEW WEEKS.  WE TOOK IT TO PEPBOYS FOR IT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION, WHEN THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD, ALONG WITH THE DRIVER-SIDE OUTER TIE ROD.  THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 20,058 MILES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND I'VE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON VARIOUS WEBSITES AS WELL AS HERE ON SAFERCAR.GOV REGARDING THESE PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURES, AND THE RELATED PARTS THAT HAVE SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED.  I OPENED A CASE WITH CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE, AND AFTER HAVING THEIR OWN PEOPLE INSPECT THE VEHICLE, THEY'VE REPLACED ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT AND THE FAILED TIE ROD.  AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE (AND PAYING FOR A PORTION OF THE REPAIR SERVICE, WHICH INCLUDED $150 FOR THE 'EXTENDED WARRANTY' CO-PAY AND A $69.95 ALIGNMENT) THE VEHICLE IS STILL MAKING SOME SQUEAKS, INDICATING THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE BALL JOINT MAY ALSO BE FAILING.   I GUESS SOMEONE HAS TO DIE BEFORE A SAFETY RECALL IS ISSUED, OTHERWISE THERE'D ALREADY BE ONE BASED ON THE CURRENT LEVEL OF COMPLAINTS.  I HOPE THAT THE NHTSA WILL TAKE THE STEPS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT A SAFETY RECALL OF ALL MK49 CHASSIS CODE SUSPENSION PARTS (JEEP PATRIOT AND COMPASS, AND DODGE CALIBER) BEFORE THE SUDDEN FAILURE OF ONE OF THESE PREMATURELY FAILING BALL JOINTS CAUSES ANY DEATHS DUE TO WHEEL DISCONNECTION AND LOSS OF CONTROL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10413897,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/11/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"07/21/2011","vin":"1J8FT28W08D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND A GRINDING NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ALTERNATORS BEARINGS WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AFTER PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE GRINDING NOISE CONTINUED TO WORSEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HALF OF THE REPAIR COSTS. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10413607,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/19/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"07/19/2011","vin":"","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT FRONT BALL JOINT NEEDED REPLACED AT 46,000 MILES.  *KB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10414238,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/15/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"07/16/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"THE CAR WAS ON THE LIFT FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE WHEN MY MECHANIC CHECKED THE TIRES TO SEE IF I WAS HAVING ANY ISSUES WITH THE BALL JOINTS. HE HAS ANOTHER JEEP PATRIOT IN THE GARAGE WITH PROBLEM BALL JOINTS, THAT CAR HAS JUST SLIGHTLY LESS MILES THAN MINE DOES. HE THEN CALLED ME NOTIFYING ME THAT BALL JOINTS WERE BAD, ONE HE CONSIDERED DANGEROUSLY BAD AND HE WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME. HE HAS SINCE REPLACED THE SEVERELY DAMAGED ONE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE OTHER AS THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO DO SO. THIS IS THE SECOND SUSPENSION PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR. I HAD TO HAVE TIE RODS REPLACED AT 15000 MILES ( COVERED BY WARRANTY). I DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE OFF ROAD AND I AM RIGOROUS ABOUT KEEPING UP WITH ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND, SO I CALLED CHRYSLER AND AM WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM. MY MECHANIC FEELS THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT HAVE TO REPAIRED AT THIS STAGE, GIVEN THE MILEAGE AND THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THIS ISSUE I HAVE SOME PRETTY SERIOUS WEAR ON TIRES I JUST REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER OF LAST YEAR.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10412028,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/11/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"07/12/2011","vin":"1J8FT48WX8D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"SEVERE RATTING IN THE FRONT END OF MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT.  I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THEY SAID THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD THE VEHICLE HAS 66000 MILES.  AFTER RESERCHING IT ONLINE AND OVER A 500 COMPLAINTS IN CHAT FORMS FOR THE SAME THING I FOUND THAT CHRYSLER HAD A RRT 08-070 FOR IMPROPER TORQUE ON THE LOWER A ARM BOLT. I FURTHER RESERCHED IT AND FOUND THAT THIS BOLT IS AN MVSS BOLT THAT WAS INCORRECTLY TORQUED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO CONFIRM THE RRT AND THE SAID MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.  I CALLED CHRYSLER AND GOT THE RUNAROUND THAT THE VEHICLE MILAGE COULD OF BEEN THE ISSUE. THERE WERE MANY POSTS ON JEEP PATRIOT.COM STATING THEY HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THE SAME YEAR AND MAKE MODELS. ONE POST STATED THEY PULLED OUT OF THE DEALRSHIP AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FRONT TIRE FELL OFF.  MY WIFE AND GRANDSON DO ALOT OF TRAVELING IN THE VEHICLE AND I WOULD HATE FOR THEM TO BE TRAVELING AND HIT A POT HOLE AND THE BOLT SHEAR OFF BECAUSE OF CHRYSLERS NOT WANTING TO MAKE A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE.  I WORKED 14 YEARS AS A QUALITY ENGINEER IN THE AUTOMOVTIVE BUSINESS FOR A TEIR 2 SUPPLIER AND CHRYSLER WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM ON MAKING A RECALL ON A PART THAT WAS PRODUCED BY OUR COMPANY AND MAKE US PAY FOR IT. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE AT HAND WITH THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY A ARM BOLT BREAKING AND THE ASSEMBLY FALLING OFF.  *TT","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10410922,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/06/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"07/07/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W88D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"DRIVING HOME FROM THE SHOW ROOM WITH LESS THAN 5 MILES HEARD A CLUNK AND GRINDING SOUND FROM FRONT END.  BROUGHT IT BACK TO DEALER AND FOUND BOTH FRONT ROTORS WARPED, CLUNKING CONTINUED.  @ AROUND 7,000 MILES CLUNKING INCREASED FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE. BROUGHT IT TO JEEP DEALER, FOUND NOTHING. NOISE CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. BROUGHT IT BACK TO JEEP AND AGAIN FOUND NOTHING.  CLUNKING BECAME NERVE RACKING, @ 65,000 MILES BROUGHT IT TO MY PERSONAL MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT BOTH CONTROL ARMS, BUSHINGS, AND STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. AND OF COURSE THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10407189,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/15/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"06/16/2011","vin":"1J8FT28W18D","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE","summary":"WEEK AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WE STARTING HEARING A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN THEY LOOKED AND SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. IT WAS STILL DOING IT BROUGHT IT BACK IN AND THEY PUT IT UP ON THE RACK AND THEN TOLD US THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BACK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACE AT OUR COST (805.41) NOW WE HAVE A LEAK FROM THE SUNROOF AND I HAVE WATER STANDING IN THE FLOORBOARDS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10405655,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/23/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"06/08/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2008 PATRIOT PURCHASED 03-10-08.    WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY,I HEARD NOISES FROM THE FRONT END OF MY CAR. THEN I HAD A CALIPER LOCK UP ON MY BACK BRAKE AND I TOOK IT IN TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC. WHEN THE MECHANIC CHECKED OUT THE CAR THEY CALLED THE CAR DEALER BECAUSE I ONLY HAD 29,133 MILES ON THE CAR AND MY OUTSIDE FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS WHERE WORN OUT. THE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS ABNORMAL AND WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE DEALER.  THE DEALER SAID I WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY OF 3 YEARS 36,000 MILES. THE DATE OF THIS REPAIR WAS 4-23-11. A LITTLE OVER 1 MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY. THREE WEEKS LATER THE TIE ROD WENT BAD WHILE I WAS ON A TRIP. THE COST OF THESE TWO PROBLEMS WAS OVER $1,000 IN REPAIRS THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE WORN OUT WITH ONLY 29,000 MILES (THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 TIRES I HAD TO REPLACE AND OTHER REPAIRS).  THESE PARTS HAD TO HAVE BEEN BAD FOR A WHILE BEFORE I BECAME AWARE OF THE SERIOUS DANGER OF DRIVING WITH BAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10405672,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/27/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"06/08/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"IN MARCH 2011, I BROUGHT MY CAR TO MY REGULAR MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND BASIC INSPECTION OF THE TIRES.  EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT FINE.  I ASKED HIM HOW THE BRAKES LOOKED, HE DID AN INSPECTION AND FOUND THAT THEY WERE IN REALLY GOOD SHAPE.  IN MAY, I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A WOBBLING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN I NEARED 65 MPH AND WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES COMING TO A STOP.  I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE MECHANIC ON MAY 27, 2011 ESPECIALLY WHEN I STARTED TO HEAR A CLANK/CLUNK/LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OCCURRING WHEN THE CAR ENCOUNTERED A BUMP OR IN MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND ENCOUNTERING A BUMP AT THE SAME TIME.  THIS NOISE WAS IN ADDITION TO THE WOBBLING NOW.  UPON INSPECTION THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT I NEEDED BRAKES AND ROTORS.  THE ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY DESTROYED.  THIS MAINTENANCE WAS DONE BUT THE WOBBLING AND LOUD NOISE PERSISTED OCCURRING AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH INSTEAD OF STARTING AT 65 MPH.  I BROUGHT THE CAR IN AGAIN FOR ANOTHER INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS ON THE FRONT END WERE BAD, THE RIGHT BEING MUCH WORSE THAN THE LEFT.  BASICALLY THE BALL JOINTS LOOKED LIKE THEY HAD BEEN ON A CAR WITH 100K MILES ON IT WHEN MY VEHICLE HAS 41K AND IS UNDER 3 YEARS OLD.  HE STATED THAT THE FAULTY BALL JOINTS SEEMED TO HAVE CAUSED THE SUDDEN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKES AND ROTORS ESPECIALLY SINCE HE HAD JUST INSPECTED THE BRAKES IN MID MARCH.  I SPENT $800 ON BRAKES AND ROTORS AND WILL BE PAYING AN ADDITIONAL $800 FOR THE BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS TO BE REPLACED ON THE FRONT END.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10405464,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/13/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"06/07/2011","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING, WOBBLING AND PULLING TO ONE SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED BOTH BALL JOINTS AND ARMS. THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTINUED TO WOBBLE WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK AT THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND MORE REPAIRS.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,925 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,210.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10396857,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/16/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"04/19/2011","vin":"","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT - DOME LIGHTS ARE LEAKING.  IF YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO YOUR VEHICLE AND DON'T NOTICE THE WATER DAMAGE UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE YOU WILL BE PAYING TO GET THE WATER DAMAGE FIX.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10393117,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/20/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/28/2011","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS FLIPPED THIRTEEN TIMES AS THE ENTIRE ROOF SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS REPORTED INURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE LOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF SEPARATION WAS A SEVERE SAFETY RISK. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10390435,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/14/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/16/2011","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"LESS THAT 3 YRS OLD AND JUST OVER 44,000 MILES, MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT'S FRONT BEARINGS & BALL JOINTS ARE BAD.  I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THIS VEHICLE HARD BY ANY MEANS, MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES.  I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT I COULD LOOSE A WHEEL JUST BY HITTING ONE BAD POTHOLE.  THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME & MY CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY SINCE WE TRAVEL AT OVER 55MPH MOST OF THE TIME.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10380783,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/04/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"02/04/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE FAULTY . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,500.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10377904,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/18/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"01/19/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WERE LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10374939,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/22/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"01/06/2011","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DECISION FROM THE MANUFACTURER ON WHETHER THEY WOULD ASSIST IN REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10369032,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/02/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"12/03/2010","vin":"1J8FT28W58D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT.  BAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS.  I DRIVE MY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND CITY ROADS ONLY.  NO OFF ROADING AT ALL.  I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AFTER LEASING IT FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS.  AT 40K, JUST 4000 MILES OUT OF THE 3/36 WARRANTY, THE BALL JOINT ON MY DRIVER SIDE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.  OTHER VEHICLES LAST 100K MILES FROM MY RESEARCH, AND THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN FOR ME.  I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND RESEARCHED THE WEB AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT AND ISSUE WITH THE JEEP PATRIOT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10363992,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/25/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"11/04/2010","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR NEW TIRES AT 51,000 MILES AND WAS ADVISED THAT MY 2 YEAR OLD JEEP HAD BALL JOINTS THAT ARE DANGEROUSLY WORN. THIS IS PREMATURE AS IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL USE, JUST HIGHER THEN AVERAGE MILES. AS THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PART IS LIMITED TO 3 YEARS 36,000 I AM ON MY OWN, SO I HAVE ORDERED THE PARTS AND WILL DO IT MYSELF. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10363995,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/16/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"11/04/2010","vin":"","components":"SEAT BELTS","summary":"DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT CAME OFF FROM ITS MOUNT THE BOLT HAD FALLEN OUT.   THE SUNROOF HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND I SUSPECT THEY HAD REMOVED THE SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLT TO REMOVE HEADLINER, INSPECTION OF THE BOLT SHOW NO APPLICATION OF THREADLOCKER.   I REINSTALLED THE BOLT WITH THREADLOCKER AND TORQUED AS PER SPEC FOR THE BOLT SIZE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10359176,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"10/04/2010","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"SUDDENLY STARTED HAVING A LOOSE CLUTCH PEDAL.  TOOK IT TO MY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP.  THEY DIAGNOSED A LEAKING SLAVE CYLINDER.  THE BRAKES ARE STILL WORKING FINE BUT I'M HAVING MORE AND MORE TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS.  DEALER SAYS CLUTCH IS UNDER WARRANTY FOR 1YEAR/20000KM.  NOT SURE OF WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.  APPROXIMATE REPAIR COST AROUND $1000. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10355407,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/03/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"09/13/2010","vin":"1J8FT28W38D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT JUST TURNED 39000 MILES AND DEVELOPED A POPPING/CREAKING IN THE FRONT END THAT GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE DAY-TO-DAY.  IT APPEARS TO BE THE BALL-JOINTS. AFTER A BIT OF RESEARCH, IT SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE PATRIOTS, AND IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN, ESPECIALLY WITH WINTER COMING.    BEING A LOW-INCOME SINGLE DAD, I SIMPLY CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THE RIDICULOUS COST TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT WAS THE DIRECT RESULT OF CHRYSLER TRYING TO SAVE MONEY BY USING CHEAP PARTS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10353670,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/24/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"09/03/2010","vin":"1J8FF28W28D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT LOWER CONTROL ARMS DEFECTIVE, RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD WORN OUT AT 38,000 MILES.  NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF CHRYSLER LCA WEARING OUT PREMATURELY.  SEE JEEPPATRIOT.COM FOR OTHER COMPLAINTS.  DEALER WANTED $1100 FOR REPAIRS, CHRYSLER COVERED REPAIRS FOR $150. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10353082,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/31/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/31/2010","vin":"1J8FF48W28D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"LOWER BALL JOINTS BAD 83000 MILES. MULTIPLE POSTS BY OTHER ON FORUM ABOUT SAME ISSUE. JEEPPATRIOT DOT COM. SOME PEOPLE NEED NEW ONES AT LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. TERRIBLE PARTS USED BY CHRYSLER, I AM AFRAID MY TIRE WILL FALL OF ON WAY TO WORK SO THAT I CAN PAY FOR THE REPAIR THAT IS NEEDED! *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10352674,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/30/2010","vin":"1J8FT48W18D","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. WHEN GASOLINE WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE READ FULL AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES IT DISPLAYED AN EMPTY READING. HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE FOR MORE THAN EIGHT MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNTIL THEY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED REPORT 19667705.  THEY ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN  REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10351976,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/24/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/26/2010","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"HAVE WATER LEAKING INTO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THROUGH MAP/FRONT DOME LIGHT AND FRONT VEHICLE FRAME FOR THIRD TIME SINCE SEPTEMBER 2009. WATER POURS FROM THE MAP/DOME LIGHT DOWN ONTO FRONT CONSOLE AND DRIVER AND PASSENGER. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10352019,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/20/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/26/2010","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"REPEATEDLY BROUGHT 2008 JEEP PATRIOT TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR ESTIMATE OF CREAKING IN SUSPENSION AND/OR STEERING COLUMN.  WAS TOLD THAT A ROCK WAS FOUND IN THE SUSPENSION AND IT WAS REMOVED.  PROBLEM PERSISTED AND AGAIN I TOOK THE JEEP BACK FOR REPAIR.  WAS TOLD THAT NO SOUND COULD BE HEARD AND THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE JEEP PATRIOT.  LOOKED ON LINE WHERE I FOUND THE INFORMATION ON BAD BALL JOINTS AND ARMS  HTTP://WWW.JEEPPATRIOT.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=37926&PAGE=4.  MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND JEEP REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS.      I AM TAKING IT IN FOR A 4TH TIME FOR MY CONCERN FOR SAFETY. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10351675,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/20/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/25/2010","vin":"","components":"STEERING","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT TIE ROD END FAILURE AT 50K MILES.  GOOD THING I HAD A STATE INSPECTION AND THEY FOUND THIS.  I'VE NOT HAD FRONT END PARTS GO BAD LIKE THIS IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE.  I FOUND OUT THAT THEY ARE USING CHEAP FRONT END PARTS ON THESE VEHICLES, SOME FAIL AT UNDER 20K MILES.  TIE ROD ENDS, BALL JOINTS, AND CONTROL ARMS SEEM TO BE DEFECTIVE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10350380,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/12/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/18/2010","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE SPEED TO INDEPENDENTLY DROP FROM 70 TO 40 MPH.  THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE COMPUTER WAS RESET HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED.  THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE COULD ONLY BE DIAGNOSED WHILE IT OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10350367,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/13/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/18/2010","vin":"1J8FF28WX8D","components":"TIRES","summary":"I HAVE A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE MAIN CONCERN I HAVE IS THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING VALVE IS DEFECTIVE. THE MAIN VALVE STEM IS MADE OUT OF ALUMINUM AND THEY ARE SNAPPING IN HALF RIGHT BELOW WHERE THE VALVE SCREWS IN ON THE STEM. THIS CAUSES A SUDDEN DECREASE OF AIR PRESSURE THAT WE ALMOST LOST THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY THE TIRE STORE WE HAVE ANOTHER TIRE STEM THAT IS READY TO BREAK ALSO. THE VALVE STEMS USED TO BE MADE OUT OF BRASS OR STEEL. AND IN THE COLORADO WEATHER WITH THE SEVERE COLD I THINK IT IS CRACKING THE ALUMINUM STEMS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS DEFECT BUT SHOULDN'T BE TOO COSTLY TO REPAIR. IF NOT RECALLED THERE WILL BE ROLLOVERS AS THE TIRE PRESSURE GOES OUT VERY QUICKLY. I DO HAVE KNOWLEDGEABLE SKILLS IN THE MECHANICAL AREAS SO I KNOW THIS IS NOT SAFE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10349462,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/14/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"08/15/2010","vin":"1J8FF28WX8D","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"IN OCTOBER OF 2009, I NOTICED AN ODD CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE AREA OF MY TIRES. THE JEEP STARTED TO MAKE LOUDER CRANKING SOUNDS AND GRADUALLY BECAME MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT TO STEER. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE THE JEEP TO THE DEALERSHIP TO INVESTIGATE THE SOUND. I DIDN'T FEEL SAFE OR COMFORTABLE DRIVING THE JEEP IN THIS CONDITION.  UPON TAKING THE JEEP TO BOB BOYD, A CERTIFIED JEEP DEALER IN LANCASTER, OHIO, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE AXLE NUT RETAINER WAS RUSTED AWAY. THE RUST WAS CLEANED FROM THE AXLE AND THE NUT, PER THE SERVICE REPORT, AND THE AXLE NUT WAS RETORQUED. THE CHARGE OF THIS \"REPAIR\" WAS $157.47, WITH NO OTHER REPAIRS BEING MADE. I WAS TOLD THAT IF I HAD NOT BROUGHT THE JEEP IN AT THE TIME I DID, THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE AXLE NUT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE TIE RODS AND WHEELS TO COME APART FROM MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.  AT THAT POINT, THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE GONE. MY HUSBAND ASKED IF THIS COULD CAUSE ANY OTHER TYPES OF PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE WITH MY STEERING AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WOULD BE NO PROBLEM.  IN AUGUST OF 2010, I WAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE MY TIE RODS REPLACED, AS THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM MY TIRES AGAIN. UPON HAVING MY CAR TAKEN TO BOB BOYD AGAIN, I WAS TOLD THAT MY LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WITH AN ALIGNMENT, THE TOTAL COST WAS $694.60 FOR THIS VISIT.  I UNDERSTAND THAT TIE RODS ARE A WEAR AND TEAR ITEM, HOWEVER, I THINK THAT THE RUSTED AXLE ROD IS A SAFETY ISSUE ON A VEHICLE THAT WAS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD AT THE TIME IT WAS FOUND.   PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM, AS A RUSTED OUT PART THAT COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE TO \"COME APART WHILE DRIVING\" SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE.  THANK YOU. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10348710,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/11/2010","vin":"1J8FF48W28D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT 49,000 MILES.  PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END MAKING LOUD CLUNKING NOISE.  HAVEN'T LOCATED EXACT ISSUE YET, BUT HAVE IT NARROWED DOWN TO BALL JOINT OR TIE-END. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10347844,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/05/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/06/2010","vin":"1J8FF48W88D","components":"SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT","summary":"I HAVE A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 LTD. IT HAS 35,664 MILES ON IT AND BOTH BALL JOINTS ARE BAD, BAD, BAD.  LAST NIGHT AFTER PICKING UP MY TWO BABIES, I ENCOUNTERED A FLAT TIRE. BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE CAMBERING AND NOW I HAVE TWO FLATS AS A RESULT OF THE BAD BALL JOINTS. AS SERVICE MEMBERS, WE NEED TO BE AT OUR JOBS OR BE ABLE TO BE ON CALL. THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE AND NOW, IT'S NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE ISSUE AT HAND. I KNOW I AM NOT THE FIRST TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM AND I'M ASHAMED OF THE CHRYSLER CORP FOR NOT LOOKING INTO THIS AS IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"},{"type":"Equipment","productYear":"9999","productMake":"MOOG","productModel":"BALL JOINT","manufacturer":"MOOG AUTOMOTIVE"}]},{"odiNumber":10346907,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/25/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/02/2010","vin":"1J8FF28W08D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL CREAKING NOISE. SOON AFTER, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXHIBITING THE SAME NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE RODS, CONTROL ARMS AND PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT. THE FAILURE DID NOT PERSIST HOWEVER; THE REAR SHOCKS BEGAN TO SQUEAK. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,500 AND THE CURRENT WAS 35,750.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10336558,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/09/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"06/16/2010","vin":"1J8FT28W18D","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"SECOND TIME IN A YEAR WHERE THE FRONT END HAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SPOKE WITH OTHER OWNERS 2008 MODEL YEAR AND SIMILAR COMPLAINTS VIA WEBSITE JEEPPATRIOT.COM. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10335875,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/04/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"06/11/2010","vin":"","components":"VISIBILITY","summary":"THE DIALS ON THE DASHBOARD REGULATING HEAT/AIR-CONDITIONING, TEMPERATURE, AND FAN SPEED HEAT UP TO VERY WARM/HOT WHEN THE AIR-CONDITIONING IS ON AND WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY.  THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.  THE DEALER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SAID THIS IS COMMON ON JEEPS.  I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10332113,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/29/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"05/25/2010","vin":"1J8FF48W68D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT LEAKING MOON/SUN ROOF - LEAKS OF WATER FROM RAIN OR CONDENSATION FROM MAP/DOME LIGHTS CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. WATER LEAKS AND POURS FROM FRONT DOME LIGHT ONTO DASH AND RADIO. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10332076,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/24/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"05/24/2010","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE","summary":"WATER LEAKING UNDER THE DASH WHICH CAUSES THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS TO BECOME VERY SLIPPERY.  IT IS ALSO A HORRIBLE DISTRACTION SINCE IT HAPPENS ON EVERY TURN OR HILL.    THERE IS ALSO A HORRIBLE CLUNKING NOISE THAT IS COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED AS THE A ARM BOLTS BUT THEY CONTINUE TO IGNORE THE SERVICE BULLETIN JUST BECAUSE MY VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF CARS BUT MY MAKE AND MODEL AS WELL AS THE YEAR IS INCLUDED. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10330903,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/14/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"05/17/2010","vin":"1J8FT28098D","components":"TIRES","summary":"WE HAVE BOUGHT A NEW VEHICLE ON MARCH 20TH, 2010.  WE WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRES AND EVERYTHING ON THE VEHICLE WAS FINE.  ON MAY 17TH WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO GET ONE OF THE TIRES CHANGED AND FOUND OUT THE OTHER THREE OF THE TIRES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.  THE WIRES IN THE TIRES AE SEPARATING, WHICH ARE CAUSING THE TIRES TO BUBBLE.  IN THE END IT'S CAUSING SEPARATION THROUGHOUT THE TIRES.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"},{"type":"Tire","productYear":"9999","productMake":"GOODYEAR","productModel":"P24570R16","size":"P24570R16","manufacturer":"Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company"}]},{"odiNumber":10324009,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/31/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"04/06/2010","vin":"1J8FF28W58D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT 5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX JUMPS OUT OF FIRST GEAR.  DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE REVERSE GEAR.  FIRST GEAR IS RANDOM, BUT IN THE LAST WEEK HAPPENED THREE TIMES, TWO TIMES, ABOUT 5KM APART.  REVERSE GEAR IS ALWAYS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE.  THE DEALERSHIP JUST STATED NFF (NO FAULT FOUND). *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10322429,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/25/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"03/27/2010","vin":"1J8FF28W18D","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN","summary":"2008 JEEP PATRIOT 5 SPEED MANUALS ARE HAVING CLUTCH RELATED ISSUES CAUSED MY CLUTCH MASTER OR SLAVE CYLNDER FAILURES. THE VEHICLE SUDDNELY STOPS OR NOT ABLE TO CHANGE GEAR WHILE DRIVING. I WAS LUCKY THAT I HAD THAT HAPPEN WHILE I WAS IN MY PARKING. THE CLUTCH RESERVOR IS SHARED WITH BRAKE AND CLUTCH. THERE ARE SO MANY 2008 PATRIOT OWNERS WHO ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEMS. IN ADDITION, WHEN EITHER CLUTCH OR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILS, BRAKE FAILS TOO. I HAD TWO ACCIDENTES EARLIER WHEN BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I TOOK MY 2008 PATROT TO DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSIDER AS WEAR-TEAR ITEM, BUT IS IS NOT. THE CLUTCH PLATE IS WEAR-TEAR NOT A CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. CHRYSLER JEEP DEALERS ARE CHEATING CONSUMERS BY NOT HONORING LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. PLEASE READ THIS JEEP PATRIOT FORUM TO FIND SO MANY LIKE ME HAVING SAME ISSUES. BUT JEEP DEALERS ARE NOT REPORTING IT CORRECTLY, SO NHTSA CAN NOT FIND OUT ABOU THIS ISSUE, AND SO CHRYLSER CAN AVOID THE RECALL. HERE IS THE POST:  HTTP://WWW.JEEPPATRIOT.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=3208  I AM FORWARDING THIS MESSAGE TO ALL MAJOR NEWSPAPERS, AND TV MEDIA, I HOPE THAT SOMEONE TAKES SOME ACTION ABOUT THIS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10320559,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/10/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"03/17/2010","vin":"1J8FF28W68D","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE. WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 8 IN ARIZONA  WARNING LIGHT  CAME ON RESULTING IN ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AND BRAKES NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER IN YUMA, ARIZ (FISHER JEEP) I WAS TOLD TO SHUT IT OFF AND SEE IF IT WOULD RESET ON IT'S OWN. THIS SEEMED TO WORK, BUT I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO WAY TO CHECK THIS UNLESS IT FAILED COMPLETELY. I CONTACTED THE MFGR AND THEY CONFIRMED WHAT THE DEALER SAID. THEY ALSO SAID THIS ITEM (ETC) IS ONLY COVERED FOR 3 YEARS UNDER WARRANTY. SINCE I ONLY HAVE A FEW MONTHS LEFT I AM AFRAID THIS WILL FAIL AND LEAVE ME WITH A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR BILL. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10320071,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/12/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"03/16/2010","vin":"","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"WATER ON THE FLOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE AFTER HEAVY RAIN. DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED A POOR PATCH JOB ON THE FIREWALL DONE AT THE FACTORY WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO POOL ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALERSHIP HAD VEHICLE FOR A WEEK TO REMOVE INTERIOR TO DRY OUT AND REPAIR HOLE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10318252,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/08/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"03/09/2010","vin":"1J8FT28018D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"I WENT TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED AND THEY GAVE ME THIS  SERVICE BULLETIN 08-007-08 FOR A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT CALLED JEEP THEY TOLD ME IT  WAS THE STARTER THEM WE CALLED A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP THEY GAVE ME THIS BULLETIN. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10308738,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/15/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"02/11/2010","vin":"1J8FT28W48D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT","summary":"I HAVE A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT, MY JEEP STARTED LEAKING FROM THE MAP LIGHT, DOME LIGHT AND CARGO LIGHT THE WATER RAN INTO MY A/C UNIT AND MY CD CHANGER, GEAR SHIFT, GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND ALL OVER MY CARPET AND SEATS, IN SEPT. OF 2009 AFTER A HEAVY RAIN WE WERE IN A DROUGHT UNTIL THEN. I GOT THE CAR BACK AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE LEAK WAS FIXED, THEY SAID THEY HAD TO CONNECT THE DRAIN TUBES.  ONCE I GOT MY CAR BACK I NOTICED AFTER ANOTHER RAIN I HAD WATER STANDING IN MY TIRE WELL ONCE AGAIN, AFTER THE LAST LEAK MY CAR STARTED STALLING ON TAKE OFF. I WAS ENTERING ONTO A VERY BUSY STREET AND IT STALLED AS I WAS PULLING OUT AND ALMOST GOT HIT BY A DUMP TRUCK. I ONCE AGAIN TOOK THE JEEP BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED, THEY REPLACED THE SUN ROOF SEAL AND THE SEALS AROUND THE HATCHED, THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED.  AFTER ANOTHER RAIN I NOTICED MY JEEP IS LEAKING AGAIN, WHEN I TURNED ON THE A/C WATER STARTED COMING OUT OF THE DEFROST VENT AND MY CARPET WAS WET, AND A STRONG SMELL OF MOLD COMING OUT MY VENTS WITH THE AIR. I TOOK IT BACK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE LEAK,AND THE WATER AND SMELL OF MOLD COMING OUT OF MY A/C VENTS.  I LOOKED OVER THE CAR WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AND WE NOTICED BLACK MOLD GROWING IN THE HEAD LINER SHE ALSO WAS ABLE TO SMELL THE MOLD COMING OUT OF MY A/C UNIT.  I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS CUTTING OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT A FIRE OR SOME OTHER MAJOR ELECTRICAL PART GOING OUT DUE TO THE WATER LEAKS THAT HAVE OCCURED.  I AM ALSO WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY ISSUES CONCERNING THE CAR STALLING; AND AM WORRIED IT IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR HEALTH ISSUES DUE TO THE BLACK MOLD. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10307231,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/21/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"02/07/2010","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"WATER LEAK, REAR DOME LIGHT,  REAR DOME LIGHT FILLS UP WITH WATER THAN LEAKS INTO SPARE TIRE WHEEL WELL.  FEAR SHORT WILL OCCUR IN LIGHT.  LEAKS EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR GO THROUGH A CAR WASH. I SAW WATER IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE FROM ALMOST FIRST DAY I BOUGHT IT, BUT THOUGHT IT CAME FROM REAR HATCH WHEN I OPENED IT.  BUT ONE DAY I  SAW WATER DRIPPING FROM THE REAR DOME LIGHT. MY 08 PATRIOT IS AT THE DEALERS NOW AND HAS BEEN THERE FOR TWO WEEKS. THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME AT THE DEALERS. DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHERE IT LEAKS.  THEY EVEN TOOK IT TO A BODY SHOP. THE DEALER SAID THEY CAN MAKE IT LEAK BUT DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT.  I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER .  STILL WAITING AND TRYING TO GET THEM TO BUY IT BACK SINCE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.  I AM PASSED THE LEMON LAW DATE IN VA.  ANYTHING OLDER THAN 18 MONTHS IS TO LATE TO FILE A LEMON LAW CLAIM.  *TW","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10304930,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/29/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"02/03/2010","vin":"1J8FT48W08D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS","summary":"MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A COLLECTIVE 18 TIMES OVER 87 DAYS. IT IS CURRENTLY STILL IN THE SHOP SINCE LAST WEEK. I HAVE HAD IT IN 9 TIMES FOR THE SUNROOF LEAKING AND 7 TIMES TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL ITEMS THAT SHORTED OUT BECAUSE OF THE LEAKING SUNROOF. IT FIRST STARTED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM AFTER 3 MONTHS 8/2008 AND 2700 MILES. I AM TRIED OF THE DEALERSHIP ASKING TO GIVE THEM ONE MORE TRY FOR THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. THEY KEEP BLOWING ME OFF.  AS OF 1/29/10 IT BACK IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR A LEAKING SUNROOF. I TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP AND HE STATED THAT THEY HAVE TRIED AND REPLACED EVERYTHING IN THE SUNROOF ASSEMBLY AND IT STILL LEAKS AND IS RUINING MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, MY LEATHER SEATS AND CARPETING.  I DO NOT WANT THIS VEHICLE TO HAVE AND ELECTRICAL FIRE DOWN THE ROAD WITH ALL THE ISSUES IT IS CONTINUING TO HAVE. PLEASE HELP! *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10303128,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/29/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"01/29/2010","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"DASH LIGHTS -- 4WD, ABS, ESP AND BAS LIGHTS, SKIDDING CAR ICON -- ALL COME ON AT SAME TIME ACCOMPANIED BY WARNING CHIME WHILE BRAKING AND TURNING A CORNER AT LOW SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. ENGINE STALLS, LOSS OF POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING ETC., CAR STALLS IN MIDDLE OF ROAD NEAR INTERSECTION ' SAFETY HAZARD. WILL NOT RESTART ON FIRST TRY (NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I TURN THE KEY). STARTS ON SECOND TRY, THEN DIES. FINALLY STARTS AND REMAINS RUNNING ON THIRD TRY. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY HAD VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED JEEP DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE. NEITHER WERE ABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE DEFECT. THIS IS BEGINNING TO HAPPEN ONCE OR TWICE A DAY NOW AND IS BECOMING A REAL SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10302480,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/27/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"01/27/2010","vin":"1J8FF48WX8D","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"ON MY 2008 JEEP PATRTIOT, ON BRAKING, USUALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, MOST OF THE DASH LIGHTS, INCLUDING 4WD, ABS AND ESP, COME ON BRIEFLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, BEGINNING AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES. USUALLY, THE ONLY SYMPTOM OF THE PROBLEM IS THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON ACCOMPANIED BY A WARNING CHIME, BUT THE ENGINE REMAINS RUNNING. RECENTLY, HOWEVER, IT SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY, AND EVEN MORE WORRISOME, IS THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE SOMETIMES DIES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS MORNING, THE LIGHTS CAME ON, THE WARNING CHIME SOUNDED AND THE ENGINE DIED WHEN I WAS TURNING A CORNER, CAUSING ME TO LOSE FORWARD PROGRESS, POWER STEERING, ETC. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO A JEEP DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE, AND NEITHER HAS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR FIX THE PROBLEM.*CW","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10293950,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/26/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"11/30/2009","vin":"","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"SENTRY KEY RECEIVER FAILED IN STEERING COLUMN.  THERE IS NO WAY TO START ENGINE WHEN COMPONENT FAILS, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR.    FULL REPAIR AND TOW COVERED BY WARRANTY, HOWEVER THIS RUNS OUT AT 36K MILES.  AFTER THAT CONSUMER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TOW COSTS AND REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY PART, WHICH IS NOT A COMPONENT SUBJECT TO WEAR AND TEAR OF USE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10290438,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/12/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"10/31/2009","vin":"1J8FT48W18D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"DURING HEAVY RAIN WATER ENTERS THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE ROOF CAUSING LEAKAGE TO OCCUR THROUGH THE MAPLIGHTS AND FRONT PILLARS.  THE CAR HAS BEEN IN TO THE SHOP THREE TIMES - THE DEALER HAS \"SEALED A BODY SEAM\", \"RESEATED THE WINDSHIELD\" AND \"COULD NOT DUPLICATE\" THE LEAK HOWEVER, WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT IN, WATER WAS DRIPPING AND THEY DID ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT WAS DUE TO SOME KIND OF LEAK.    AFTER A LENGTHY TALK TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AFTER THE THIRD VISIT, HE INDICATED THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE BUT FOUND A \"TECH TIP\" INDICATING THAT THE ROOF DID LEAK.  AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, IT CERTAINLY SEEMS THAT I AM NOT ALONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10284740,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/09/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"09/21/2009","vin":"1J8FT280X8D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"WATER LEAKING INTO MY FRONT DOME LIGHT AND ALL OVER MY STEREO AND DASH. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10275975,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/05/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"07/07/2009","vin":"1J8FT28W18D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"PLEASE SEE ODI #'S 10262168 AND 10268295 FOR HISTORY.  THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5000 MILES / 4 MONTHS.    VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, NO MIL OR CODES BEING STORED.    VEHICLE COMPLAINT MIRRORS ISSUE LISTED BELOW    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V291000  NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE07027     SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR ISSUE AGAIN APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AGO, AT TIME OF DROP OFF VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE.  I WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE SERVICE WRITER TO TRY A HIGHER QUALITY OF FUEL SUCH AS CHEVRON OR SHELL, I HAD BEEN USING COSTCO.  AFTER THE 3RD FILL-UP OF CHEVRON FUEL THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING AGAIN.  I INFORMED THE DEALER THAT I WANT TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW DAYS TO ALLOW A TECH TO DRIVE HOME IN HOPES THAT THEY WITNESS THE ISSUE.  WHILE TRAVELING ON 07/05/09 I ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOWER VEHICLE ON A 2 LANE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO 3/4 THROUGH PASSING THE SLOWER VEHICLE MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO STUTTER/STALL, I HAD TO SLOW ABRUPTLY AND PULL BACK INTO THE LANE BEHIND THE SLOWER VEHICLE IN ORDER TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC.  MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE THREAT OF AN ACCIDENT.  IF THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE ISSUE ON THIS ATTEMPT I WILL HAVE TO START A LEMON LAW CLAIM. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10275841,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/04/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"07/06/2009","vin":"1J8FF48W18D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"THERE IS A WATER LEAK COMING FROM THE ROOF AREA AFTER A RAIN WITH VEHICLE PARKED OUTSIDE. MOST OF IT IS COMING DOWN NEAR THE DOME LIGHTS UPON STOPPING FROM FORWARD MOTION. IT CAUSES WATER TO GO INTO THE DASH AND ELECTRONICS PANEL AND ONTO DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. SUNROOF SEAL WAS REPLACED BY DEALER WITH NO RESULT. I RETURNED IT TO DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND REPAIR. MAJOR HIDDEN WATER DAMAGE SUSPECTED. DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT GET MFG INVOLVED AT THIS TIME. I REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT AND WAS TOLD IT COULD NOT BE DONE WITHOUT A TRADE UP FOR MORE MONEY. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10268295,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/08/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"05/09/2009","vin":"1J8FT28W18D","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN","summary":"PLEASE SEE ODI ID NUMBER : 10262168 FOR INITIAL REPORT.     VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT DEALERSHIP, UNABLE TO WITNESS ISSUE AS EXPECTED.  DEALER FLASHED COMPUTER WITH LATEST VERSION OF SOFTWARE HOPING ISSUE WOULD BE RESOLVED.  DROVE VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE MONTHS WITHOUT ISSUE.  YESTERDAY 05/08/09 VEHICLE BEGAN STUTTERING AGAIN, HAPPENS NOW AT ALL SPEEDS.  THE SAFETY ASPECT IS A LARGE CONCERN, ENGINE STALLING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC REPEATEDLY.  I HAVE EXPERIENCED STALLING AS MANY AS 8 TIMES IN 1 MILE OF TRAVEL.     SUMMARY OF VEHICLE ISSUE:    MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN GEAR, ENGINE STUTTERS/STALLS, RPM'S DROP 500 BEFORE RECOVERING, VEHICLE VERY NOTICEABLY JERKS/BUCKS AS THIS OCCURS. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10267741,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/21/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"05/05/2009","vin":"1J8FT28W48D","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4.  THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEAR BOX WAS PLACED IN AN UNDESIRABLE LOCATION.  WHEN SHE RESTED HER HAND, SHE WOULD REPEATEDLY KNOCK THE SHIFTER OUT OF ITS INTENDED POSITION.  THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE.  THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY REMEDIED.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,700.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10267711,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/30/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"05/04/2009","vin":"1J8FT28088D","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"I PURCHASED A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT IN APRIL 2008. WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE WE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE IN DRIVE. IF I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND COAST THE ENGINE WILL SPUTTER AND DIE. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES NOW AND THEY CANNOT TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT NOR HAVE THEY FIXED IT. I AM FRUSTRATED THAT THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE FIXED AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS I HAVE TO PUT IT INTO PARK AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON. THEY HAVE RESET THE COMPUTER AND THAT DID NOT HELP. OTHER THAN THAT, THEY TELL ME TO DECARBONIZE THE ENGINE AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10264913,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/28/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"04/10/2009","vin":"","components":"TIRES","summary":"VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH 17\" TIRES AND WHEELS.  SPARE IS LIMITED USE 16\" TIRE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10262168,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/15/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"03/17/2009","vin":"1J8FT28W18D","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, RPM'S NOTICEABLY DROP APPROXIMATELY 500 BEFORE AUTOMATICALLY RESTARTING AND RECOVERING.  NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON DURING ANY EXPERIENCES OF THIS COMPLAINT.  I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN NUMEROUS TIMES ON 3 SEPARATE TRIPS IT DOESN'T OCCUR UNTIL AROUND 40-60 MILES INTO TRIP WELL AFTER VEHICLE IS FULLY WARMED UP, VEHICLE WILL RETURN TO NORMAL FUNCTION FOR WEEKS AT A TIME.  VEHICLE WILL BE GOING IN FOR SERVICE ON 03/23/09, I'M NOT CONFIDENT THE PROBLEM WILL BE RESOLVED DUE TO INTERMITTENT HABIT OF PROBLEM. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10257704,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/21/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"02/06/2009","vin":"","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE FRONT END AT EVEN A SLIGHT INCLINE IT WILL NOT START. THIS OCCURS WHETHER OR NOT THE GAS TANK IS FULL AND IT'S ANNOYING. I HAVE TO SHAKE THE CAR IN ORDER TO GET GAS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND GET IT TO START. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE CAR WAS A WEEK OLD AND CONTINUES TO OCCUR. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10255135,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/10/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"01/15/2009","vin":"","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"MOST OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP UPON STARTING ONE DAY.  CAR SEEMED TO RUN FINE, THOUGH.  PROBLEM DID NOT GO AWAY OVER 24-HRS SO BOOKED APPT. WITH DEALER REPAIR SHOP.  TOOK THE DEALER MORE THAN 1 WEEK TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.  THEN TOOK ANOTHER WEEK+ TO REPAIR AND GET THE PART IN.  THEY DETERMINED IT WAS THE ABS MODULE AND REPLACED IT.  SEEMS OKAY NOW.  CAR WAS ONLY FEW MONTHS OLD AND IT WAS INCONVENIENT FOR ME TO ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WHILE IT WAS IN THE SHOP. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10252456,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"12/21/2008","vin":"1J8FF28W78D","components":"VISIBILITY","summary":"WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW REAR OF VEHICLE BECOMES COVERED WITH SNOW OBSCURING TAIL LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE. MANUFACTURER OFFERS AN AFTER MARKET REAR DEFLECTOR,THAT IS SUPPOSED TO HELP CORRECT PROBLEM. COST IS AROUND $200.00. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10239674,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/28/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"08/25/2008","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4.  WHILE DRIVING GREATER THAN 40 MPH WITH BOTH REAR WINDOWS OPENED, THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY.  THE CONTACT IS UNABLE TO SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC THROUGH THE SIDE MIRROR AND THE NOISE IS UNBEARABLE.  THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST.  THE DEALER AGREED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND FOUND NO FAILURES.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,506 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,622.   UPDATED 09/25/08  *BF  UPDATED 09/26/08. *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10238486,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/08/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"08/16/2008","vin":"1J8FT28W98D","components":"STRUCTURE,INTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"RECURRENT WATER LEAK THROUGH THE INTERIOR CARGO AREA LIGHT/FLASHLIGHT.  THE INTERIOR LIGHT IS FLOODED WITH WATER WHEN IT IS RAINING OR WHEN THE CAR IS WASHED. THE WATER ACCUMULATES INSIDE THE LIGHT AND DRIPS TO THE CARGO AREA. THE REAR DOOR RUBBER WAS CHANGED AND A ROOF SEAL WAS REPOSITIONED. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX THE WATER LEAK 3 TIMES.  I AM AFRAID A FIRE OR SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN USE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT FWD","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10231032,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/13/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"06/14/2008","vin":"1J8FF28W38D","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"HEADLINER IS LOOSE IN MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. SLAPS VIOLENTLY AGAINST ROOF. NOISE IS SO LOUD, IT SOUNDS LIKE A HELICOPTER (NO EXAGGERATION). THIS HAPPENS WHEN A WINDOW IS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. TO AN UNSUSPECTING DRIVER, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT SCARED ME THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. MY SIX YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE BACK SEAT AS I WAS TAKING HER FOR HER FIRST RIDE IN MY BRAND NEW CAR, SHE PUT THE BACK WINDOW DOWN AND THIS LOUD HELICOPTER NOISE CAME OUT OF NOWHERE. I LITERALLY JUMP IN MY SEAT AS I WAS DRIVING. I COULD HAVE VERY EASILY WRECKED THE CAR FROM THE SCARE OF THE SUDDEN NOISE OVERHEAD. THIS IS ALSO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING TO YOUR EARS (IT IS THAT LOUD). CHRYSLER / JEEP REFUSES TO FIX IT BECAUSE ALL 2008 JEEP PATRIOTS HAVE THE \"SAME DESIGN FLAW\" (YES THEY ADMIT IT). I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE BBB (CHRYSLER DOESN'T AGREE TO ARBITRATION WITH THE BBB), THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (OHIO AND MICHIGAN), AND EVEN CONTACTED AN ATTORNEY. I AM BEING TOLD THAT SINCE CHRYSLER REFUSES TO EVEN MAKE AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT, THAT IT DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR THE LEMON LAW. I EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM TO MY FATHER OVER THE PHONE, THEN TOOK HIM FOR A RIDE IN IT SEVERAL WEEKS LATER TO DEMONSTRATE. MY FATHER COULDN'T IMAGINE THAT IT COULD BE THAT BAD NO MATTER HOW I TRIED TO WORD IT. AFTER THE DEMONSTRATION MY FATHER WAS IN TOTAL SHOCK AND DISBELIEF. HE EVEN COMPLAINED THAT IT HURT HIS EARS AFTER JUST A FEW SECONDS OF RIDING IN THE CAR. MY POINT IS, YOU HAVE TO SEE/HEAR IT TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE SEVERITY. I AM WILLING TO TAKE ANYONE FOR A RIDE IN THE VEHICLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEM. I'VE OWNED THE CAR SINCE APRIL AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT  FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"}]},{"odiNumber":10222056,"manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/22/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"03/23/2008","vin":"1J8FF28W98D","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT","summary":"4WD! DEFAULT LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AS ACCORDING TO MANUAL. FOUR TRIPS TO FIRST DEALERSHIP FOR THE INITIAL REPAIRS. PROBLEM RESOLVED TOLD WAS FAULTY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. SINCE THEN, 4WD! AND ESP/BAS DEFAULT LIGHTS CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. WAITING FOR RESULTS. WHEN DEFAULT OCCURS THE 4WD IS DISABLED W/O WARNING, THUS, CAUSING A HAZARD WHEN DRIVING.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2008","productMake":"JEEP","productModel":"PATRIOT 4X4","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)"},{"type":"Equipment","productYear":"9999","productMake":"WABASH","productModel":"EQUALIZER BOLT","manufacturer":"Wabash National Corporation"}]}]}