MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:19.320Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Patriot 4X4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2007: 141 complaints 2007 2008: 171 complaints 2008 2009: 60 complaints 2009 2010: 30 complaints 2010
2008: 171 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007141
2008171
200960
201030

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 29%

29% of complaints: suspension — 50 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and lower ball joint.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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GAS PUMP WILL EITHER CUT OFF WAY PREMATURELY OR WILL OVERFLOW. TURNED OUT TO BE A BAD CHECK VALVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171121

VEHICLE BUCKING AND STALLING AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171121

AFTER FUELING UP JEEP, AND DRIVE FOR LESS THAN A MILE JEEP SHUTS OFF I HAVE TO STOP AND RESTART THE JEEP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171108

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

CRASH
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DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH AND THE CAR STALLS LEAVING NO POWER STEERING. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. LAST TIME I LOST CONTROL AN HAD A ACCIDENT . VERY DANGEROUS .

NHTSA ODI report, 20140320

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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HAVE HAD MY JEEP FOR 6 YEARS ITS ALWAYS STALLING I TOOK IT TO JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE, FIRESTONE NOBODY CAN FIGURE OUT WHATS WRONG; IT ACTUALLY TURNS ITSELF OFF AND NOBODY KNOWS WHY. THIS IS DANGEROUS THIS CAR NEEDS A RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171013

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS FLIPPED THIRTEEN TIMES AS THE ENTIRE ROOF SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110328

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (26 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.