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2002 Beaver PatriotProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Beaver Patriot, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 19, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Beaver Patriot has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2002 Beaver Patriot recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 02V-278 · Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 02V-004 · Apr 9, 2002 · 232 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Beaver.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Patriot year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Patriot median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Patriot owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE VEHICLE'S BOSH BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION 02V27800. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN; ON BOSH BRAKES. THE CONSUMERS BRAKES AND WHEELS COMPLETELY FROZE ON ONE FRONT WHEEL. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND ALL FOUR ROTORS, CALIPERS, AND PADS WERE WARPED AND SCORED WITH LESS THAN 5000 MILES OF…
Complaint 10109721 · Jan 19, 2005

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