3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,000 miles

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problem #1

Aug 292015

Patriot 4WD 4-cyl

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 60 mph, a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. The contact discovered that the excessive heat from the exhaust caused the bumper to melt. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause a fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000. Update 01/15/16

- Altoona, PA, USA

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