2008 Jeep Patriot Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Patriot. That ranks 7th out of 12 Patriot model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (44 complaints, 24%), typically at around 95,092 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 186owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 44 | 24% | 95,092 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 20% | 108,400 | — | — |
| Engine | 30 | 16% | 110,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 26 | 14% | 90,095 | — | — |
| Power Train | 25 | 13% | 80,054 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 12% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 11% | 99,378 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 5% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 5% | 104,745 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 5% | 101,465 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3% | 91,790 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | 80,107 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 93,949 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 131,763 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Jeep Patriot recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Jeep Patriot.
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.
Both front seat belt buckles are difficult to release. When the red release button is fully depressed, the metal seat belt latch plate/tongue frequently remains stuck inside the buckle instead of releasing normally. The belt must be manipulated, pulled, or repeatedly pressed before it will release…
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, EBS, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V493000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not…
The vehicle stalls after a gas fill up. Daughter was stuck in traffic. No Power steering, brakes, etc. Started back up. very dangerous. This has happened after every fill up.
Car stalls after fill up. NUMEROUS online Jeep forums have noted this issue for years. There seems to be an issue with the âvapor canisterâ. Recall was apparently issued for 2011 model - but not older models. It is intermittent yet consistent problem over past few months. Please note that an…
Water leaks in through the sunroof and top racks and leaks out the dome lights inside of the car
Other Jeep Patriot years
← 2007 Patriot · 2009 Patriot →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 59 | 0 |
| 2016 Patriot | 458 | 1 |
| 2015 Patriot | 315 | 1 |
| 2014 Patriot | 548 | 2 |
| 2013 Patriot | 120 | 1 |
| 2012 Patriot | 354 | 4 |
| 2011 Patriot | 326 | 4 |
| 2010 Patriot | 136 | 2 |
| 2009 Patriot | 191 | 1 |
| 2008 | 186 | 0 |
| 2007 Patriot | 94 | 0 |
| 2002 Patriot | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
Owners most often report structure, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 44 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Jeep Patriot a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Patriot model years, the 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.