# 2007 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `982902` · 2013-05-31 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** PATRIOT 4X4
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Miles at failure:** 75,000
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
THE JEEP PATRIOT HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ABS ECU PROGRAMING.  WHEN THE ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAULTS THE ECU DETECTS IT AS A WHEEL SPEED CHANGE. ACTIVATING THE ABS BRAKES.  UNLIKE EVERY OTHER CAR WHEN THE SENSOR IS FAULTING IT SHOULD JUST SIMPLY TURN OFF THE ABS SYSTEM AND DISPLAY A FAULT CODE.     THIS IS DANGEROUS AND ALMOST CAUSED ME AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE BRAKES STARTED ACTIVATING ON THEIR OWN.  *TR
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*