2008 Jeep Patriot Jeep patroit

JEFFMCKAY

MEMBER
2008 JEEP PATRIOT
2.4L
4 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

When I am driving down road at about 40 mph the car will jump to the right. It won't do it again until I stop and take off again. It does not make any sounds and seems to drive ok otherwise

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 AT 12:06 AM

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CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
33,910 POSTS

Additional clues or observations are needed to come up with a good recommendation. In particular, does the steering wheel change position or do you have to counter-steer to keep the vehicle going straight? Does it pull to one side at any time on a normal flat road when going straight?

The way you described it, I'd first suspect a worn control arm bushing but those usually make a clunking noise, and they will shift back and forth while you're driving. The steering and suspension systems should be inspected at a tire and alignment shop. They're experts in finding these things.