2008 Jeep Patriot FWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot FWD 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 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD. That is the most of any Patriot FWD model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (35 complaints, 39%), typically at around 48,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 90owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD 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 | 35 | 39% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 23 | 26% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 19% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 17% | 60,216 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 9% | 64,108 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 8% | 32,780 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 6% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 6% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% | 67,400 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 15,527 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 25,150 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 2,789 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 32,952 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Jeep Patriot FWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD.
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.
Each time after fueling up the vehicle, it stalls out. This has happened twice within a week of each other on a city street after leaving the gas station. The first time my foot was on the brake and the car stalled out. The next time the car was in motion and stalled. This is a frightening and…
I purchased my 2008 jeep patriot and found out it has a rotted crossmember subframe. Upon research i found out jeep knew it had this issue in high salt areas and were responsible for fixing it. I tried to get it fixed at hartley's dealership in newport maine and they said the company is no longer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot fwd. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that there was a hole in the subframe and the vehicle should not be driven. Bob boyd chrysler jeep ram (2810 n columbus dr, lancaster, oh 43130) was…
Terrible crunchy sound. The jeep does not feel safe to drive. Loud crunch and cracking sounds when car is barely even moving and i try to turn either direction. A mechanic said the crossmember is rusted through. (he said the jeep needed to co to the junk yard)
The forward 'k' frame that supports the engine and lower suspension has to a point that it is no longer safe. I can use a small hammer and knock holes in it. I have never seen anything like this, but when i started looking around it appears that many other have the same issue. It appears that this…
Other Jeep Patriot FWD years
← 2007 Patriot FWD · 2009 Patriot FWD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Patriot FWD | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 Patriot FWD | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 90 | 0 |
| 2007 Patriot FWD | 35 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD?
Owners most often report suspension, structure, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 35 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Patriot FWD model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.