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2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 171 owner complaints about the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.7× the Patriot 4X4 median · #1 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints1717 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 has problems

171 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension490
Fuel/propulsion system471
Steering262
Engine221
Structure211
Power train201
Electrical system150
Wheels60
Service brakes50
10 other systems342

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do suspension problems start?

45kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 45 suspension complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
2under 30k miles41under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Suspension

8 owners mentioned a cost

$1,000median

Middle half: $834 – $1,011

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Patriot 4X4 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Patriot 4X4 median. How we score

'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Patriot 4X4 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN DECEMBER, COMPLAINED OF LOOSE STEERING FROM DAY 1 NICELY, INSPECTION STICKER WAS PUT ON THROUGH DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WHICH I LATER DISCOVERED WAS ON LOCAL NEWS FOR INVESTIGATION OF FRAUD LIKE ACTIVITY, REACHED OUT TO CREDIT ACCEPTANCE, NO RESULTS, LATER DISCOVERED THEY HAVE…
Complaint 11208490 · May 19, 2019 · 59,000 miles
SUBFRAME IS RUSTED OUT DUE TO LOCATION OF A/C DRAIN. IF IT BREAKS STEERING CONTROL WILL BE LOST. THIS WAS FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. 2007 AND EARLIER MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED
Complaint 10926741 · Nov 17, 2016 · 65,000 miles
MY FRONT CROSSMEMBER / SUB FRAME IS ROTTED OUT. CONTACTED JEEP THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY WARRANTED 2007 MODELS BUT NOT 2008. FRONT ENGINE CRADLE HAS HUGE HOLES IN IT. DESIGN FLAW CAUSE THE AC DRIPS RIGHT ON FRAME CAUSING RUST. DEALERSHIP SAID NO SETRVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BUT THEY LIED.…
Complaint 10860298 · Apr 19, 2016 · 153,300 miles

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