MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:11:18.148Z

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

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 27%

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

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VEHICLE BUCKING AND STALLING AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171121

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

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

SUSPENSION 22%

22% of complaints: suspension — 37 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 24 distinct reports on file.

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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.

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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

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (24 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 fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 27% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.