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2008 Jeep PatriotProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 186 owner complaints about the 2008 Jeep Patriot, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2008 Jeep Patriot
51
CarFlaw IndexSolid year4% below the Patriot median · #7 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints1864 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage95kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Jeep Patriot has problems

186 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
Structure443
Fuel/propulsion system380
Engine300
Suspension262
Power train250
Electrical system230
Vehicle speed control110
Exterior lighting100
Service brakes102
11 other systems372

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

0 recalls

2008 Jeep Patriot recalls and how many were fixed

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

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

95kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 30 structure complaints. 53% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
2under 30k miles16under 100k miles14100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Patriot 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 median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2008 Jeep Patriot safety ratings

2008 Jeep Patriot 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2008 Jeep Patriot frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Patriot owners report

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

Front and rear crossmembers are rusted through. Replaced front subframe for $1008.00 in 2021. Available for inspection. Could come to a complete stop if it breaks. Confirmed by independent service center. Not inspected yet. Front squeak heard 2021. Rear squeak heard 2022. This is my 2nd jeep…
Complaint 11475470 · Jul 23, 2022
I MADE A U-TURN IN MY VEHICLE ON A TOWN STREET, AS I COMPLETED THE U-TURN THE VEHICLES REAR SUSPENSION BROKE. THE BROKEN SUSPENSION MADE THE VEHICLE FEEL LIKE IT WAS GOING OVER A RUMBLE STRIP, THE SUSPENSION BEING BROKE MADE THE WHEELS TURN IN TOWARDS THE WHEEL WELLS WHERE IT RUBBED AND EVENTUALLY…
Complaint 11337858 · Jul 7, 2020 · 158,781 miles
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. I WAS MAKING A U-TURN ON A SMALL CITY STREET AND MY REAR CROSS MEMBER BROKE, I THOUGHT I RAN OVER A…
Complaint 11331839 · Jun 30, 2020 · 158,781 miles

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