2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 ranks worst among its 4 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 171 complaints logged with NHTSA. Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues lead at 34% of complaints, followed closely by Fuel System problems at 30%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 4 Patriot 4X4 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 171
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires58 (34%)
- Fuel System51 (30%)
- Engine26 (15%)
- Steering26 (15%)
- Structure & Body21 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain20 (12%)
- Electrical System16 (9%)
- Other11 (6%)
- Brakes10 (6%)
- Airbags4 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report clutch master or slave cylinder failures on manual-transmission models that cause sudden gear-change problems or the vehicle stopping.
- Brakes reportedly fail to respond when approaching intersections at low speed, leading to crashes even after dealer inspection found no defect.
- The roof has separated from the vehicle structure in rollover incidents, raising concerns about roof strength.
- Power steering reportedly cuts out while driving on the highway, sometimes tied to the engine stalling.
- Owners describe the engine stalling and shutting off unexpectedly with no diagnosis found by dealers.
- The 4WD system reportedly disables itself after default and ESP/BAS warning lights come on, requiring repeated dealer visits.
2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 compared with other Patriot 4X4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 model has the highest complaint index (100) of the four Patriot model years tracked and ranks worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints make up 34% of all reports, followed by Fuel System issues at 30%, Engine at 15%, and Steering at 15%.
- Does the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 model year, unlike the 2007 model, which had one recall.
- At what mileage do 2008 Patriot problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 64,500 miles, though it varies by system: Suspension issues show up around 49,000 miles and Fuel System issues around 99,000 miles.
- How does the 2008 Patriot compare to other years?
- The 2008 model has a complaint index of 100 and is rated Avoid, while 2007 (index 33) is rated Good, 2009 (index 67) is rated Caution, and 2010 (index 0) is rated Best.