2008 Jeep Patriot FWD
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.
- Complaints
- 90
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 90 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 90 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 22 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
40% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing front and upper ball joint.
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On 9/23/2011, I was driving 15-20 MPH when a Dodge charger struck my Jeep on my driverside door causing my Jeep to lose control and roll completely. My side airbags did not deploy causing a concussion.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-06
Also filed under Steering and air bags
Front end cross member completely rusted out and axle nuts and lug nuts frozen in place. M just total rust in front end resulting in frailer to be derivable. I was on the road and the front end wobbled and I had to have it towed…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-30
Also filed under Steering
Structure
26% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing body and roof and pillars.
Steering
19% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly.
Power train
17% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission.
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Suddenly car slowed to 40 miles per hour in the middle of fast rush hour traffic on southbound highway ten in chandler.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-02
On Thursday the 15TH of June 2012, I was driving my 2008 Jeep patriot. There was no hint of trouble. I stopped for a light. When the light turned green, I tried to put the Jeep in first gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-23
On several occasions while traveling on hwy at 75 MPH transmission heats up, light on instrument panel and instantly loses power causing vehicles around me to swerve to avoid rear rending my 2008 Jeep patriot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-18
Engine
9% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2008 Jeep Patriot FWD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10E043000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD 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 FWD?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.