What year Jeep Patriot 4X4 should I avoid?

The 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 is the one to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, 171 total complaints, 5 crashes, and 2 injuries reported to NHTSA.

What is the best year for the Jeep Patriot 4X4?

The 2010 Patriot 4X4 is rated Best, with a complaint index of 0 and only 30 complaints, the lowest of the four years covered.

Is the 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 reliable?

The 2009 Patriot 4X4 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 60 complaints, mostly involving the engine, and a median failure mileage of 71,000.

What are the most common problems with the Jeep Patriot 4X4?

Across all four model years, suspension, wheels & tires complaints are most common at 30% of total complaints, followed by fuel system issues at 29% and engine problems at 18%.

Does the Jeep Patriot 4X4 have any recalls?

NHTSA data in this set shows 1 recall campaign across the 2007-2010 Patriot 4X4 years, tied to the 2007 model year.

Jeep Patriot 4X4 Best and Worst Years (2007–2010)

The 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100 and 171 complaints led by suspension, wheels & tires (34%) and fuel system (30%) issues. The 2010 model year is rated Best with a complaint index of 0, and 2007 is rated Good.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2008 Best 2010

Model years: 4; 2007–2010
NHTSA complaints: 402
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Patriot 4X4 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Jeep Patriot 4X4 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	Good	33	141	2	1	1	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—
2008	Avoid	100	171	5	0	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—
2009	Caution	67	60	2	0	0	Engine	—	—
2010	Best	0	30	0	0	0	Fuel System	—	—

Patriot 4X4 years to avoid: what went wrong

2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Index 100 · 171 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2008 Patriot 4X4 has the highest complaint index (100) of the four model years and the most complaints overall, 171. Suspension, wheels & tires problems make up 34% of its complaints, with a median failure mileage of 49,000. Fuel system complaints follow at 30% (median mileage 99,000), and engine and steering issues each account for 15%. Owners describe clutch master or slave cylinder failures affecting braking and gear changes, brake failures at intersections, a roof separating from the vehicle during a rollover, and sudden loss of power steering at highway speed. NHTSA also recorded 5 crashes and 2 injuries for this year, more than any other Patriot 4X4 year in this dataset.

2008 suspension, wheels & tires problems →2008 fuel system problems →2008 engine problems →

Most common Jeep Patriot 4X4 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires122 (30%)
Fuel System118 (29%)
Engine73 (18%)
Steering56 (14%)
Transmission & Powertrain52 (13%)
Structure & Body50 (12%)
Electrical System35 (9%)
Brakes31 (8%)
Other20 (5%)
Airbags7 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Jeep Patriot 4X4 should I avoid?: The 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 is the one to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, 171 total complaints, 5 crashes, and 2 injuries reported to NHTSA.
What is the best year for the Jeep Patriot 4X4?: The 2010 Patriot 4X4 is rated Best, with a complaint index of 0 and only 30 complaints, the lowest of the four years covered.
Is the 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 reliable?: The 2009 Patriot 4X4 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 60 complaints, mostly involving the engine, and a median failure mileage of 71,000.
What are the most common problems with the Jeep Patriot 4X4?: Across all four model years, suspension, wheels & tires complaints are most common at 30% of total complaints, followed by fuel system issues at 29% and engine problems at 18%.
Does the Jeep Patriot 4X4 have any recalls?: NHTSA data in this set shows 1 recall campaign across the 2007-2010 Patriot 4X4 years, tied to the 2007 model year.