2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot 4X4 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4. That is the most of any Patriot 4X4 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (49 complaints, 29%), typically at around 45,549 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 171owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 49 | 29% | 45,549 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 47 | 27% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 26 | 15% | 57,695 | — | — |
| Engine | 22 | 13% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 21 | 12% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 12% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 9% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 6% | 78,155 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 4% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% | 97,425 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | 71,188 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2% | 62,683 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2% | 47,923 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 43,819 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
Other Jeep Patriot 4X4 years
← 2007 Patriot 4X4 · 2009 Patriot 4X4 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Patriot 4X4 | 30 | 0 |
| 2009 Patriot 4X4 | 60 | 0 |
| 2008 | 171 | 0 |
| 2007 Patriot 4X4 | 141 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4?
Owners most often report suspension, fuel/propulsion system, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Patriot 4X4 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.