MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jeep Patriot

● Typical for this model
2008 Jeep Patriot
RENDERED 2026-09-16T23:44:41.636Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Patriot Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2008: 184 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 326 complaints 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 314 complaints 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017
2008: 184 complaints
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YearComplaints
20023
200794
2008184
2009191
2010136
2011326
2012353
2013120
2014548
2015314
2016458
201759

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STRUCTURE 24%

24% of complaints: structure — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20200630

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, 20131203

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 38 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20230920

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 30 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 14%

14% of complaints: suspension — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and control arm.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (30 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2007 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

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