2008 Jeep Patriot: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 185 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (21% of complaints); the 2007 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days
0
recalls
185
owner complaints
3
fire reports
96,265
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 96,265 mi)Weak spot: structure (21%)3 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)21% · 36 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)13% · 22 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)13% · 22 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)12% · 21 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)10% · 17 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)7% · 11 complaints
“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, EBS, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V493000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2026
“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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2023
“Car stalls after fill up. NUMEROUS online Jeep forums have noted this issue for years. There seems to be an issue with the "vapor canister". Recall was apparently issued for 2011 model - but not older models. It is intermittent yet consistent problem over past few months. Please note that an Engine stall leaves steering wheel LOCKED and unable to maneuver car for a period until can restart. Can leave driver on a VERY DANGEROUS situation traveling at speed !”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2023
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“My 2008 Jeep Patriot with 100,000 miles on it both front and rear subframes are completely rotted and unsafe I need some help I can't afford all this repair I'm disabled I'm working with my local mechanic I need you guys to help pay for some of this”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2023
“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 patriot & both jeeps front & rear crossmembers are rusted through breaking apart.”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2022
“Every time I refill my tank with fuel, the first several minutes of driving the engine will hesitate and almost stall (or will stall if driving at slow speeds). While stopped in idle, engine will completely stall. Once some fuel is burned, the engine will no longer stall. This issue has been ongoing for years.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot. The contact stated while driving 55 mph and attempting to decrease the speed of the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed however, the wheels to locked up. The contact stated that the vehicle spun out of control and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2020
“My airbag light on the dash board comes on and will not go away. I have had it twice reset and it does NOT go away. I was told that Jeep recalled their models but I cannot find a recall for the Patriot model. Why would all of their other models be recalled and not the Patriot? Does not make sense. 2008 Jeep Patriot.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2020
“When the gas tank is full the service lights come on engine stalls out about half a mile down the road. The steering wheel locks up when the engine goes out so you cant even coast over to the side of the road.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2020
“Upon changing rear tire we found sever frame rust and rear axle disconnected from the main frame. This came from an mechanic's this vehicle is unsafe to and should be parked”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2020
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
How other years compare
2007solid year94 complaints · 0 recalls2008 (this page)185 complaints · 0 recalls2009191 complaints · 1 recalls2010136 complaints · 2 recalls
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Patriot years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2008 Jeep Patriot reliable?
NHTSA has 185 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 Jeep Patriot. The most complained-about area is structure (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2008 Jeep Patriot problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 96,265 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.