MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jeep Patriot

● Typical for this model
2008 Jeep Patriot
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:39.835Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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
185
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Structure

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2008: 185 complaints 2008 185 2009: 191 complaints 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 326 complaints 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 316 complaints 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2007 2008: 185 complaints 2008 185 2009: 191 complaints 2009 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 326 complaints 2011 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 316 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2007 2008: 185 complaints 2008 185 2009: 191 complaints 2009 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 326 complaints 2011 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 316 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017

2008: 185 complaints

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YearComplaints
20023
200794
2008185
2009191
2010136
2011326
2012353
2013120
2014548
2015316
2016458
201759

Known problem areas

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

Structure

24% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

CRASHFIRE
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I had to have the subframe and cross member replaced on my 2008 Patriot in January 2017, it has rusted again and the same parts need replaced, it was replaced oe parts which I feel were faulty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-30

Also filed under Suspension and wheels

I parked my manual transmission in the bank flat parking lot. I put it in n' and pulled the e brake and placed my keys in the cup holder of the Jeep.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-03

Also filed under Service brakes

Fuel/propulsion system

21% · 38 reports
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-20

Engine

16% · 30 reports

Suspension

14% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing rear and control arm.

FIRE

Power train

14% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 30 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Jeep Patriot is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Patriot have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.