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2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 34% of all 171 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 4 Patriot 4X4 model years. Median mileage at failure: 49,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
58
34% of 171 complaints
All complaints this year
171
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
49,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2009, latest May 19, 2019.

2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month5Apr 2009Jun 2011Dec 2011May 2012Apr 2013May 2014Nov 2016
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2009 to May 2019; peak Aug 2010 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Patriot 4X4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200748 (34%)
  2. 200858 (34%)
  3. 200912 (20%)
  4. 20104 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 49,000 miles.
Which Jeep Patriot 4X4 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 has the most suspension complaints (58), compared with 58 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.