Which Jeep Patriot FWD year should I avoid?

The 2008 model year is the one to avoid, with a complaint index of 100 and 90 total complaints, the highest of any year covered.

What is the best Jeep Patriot FWD year to buy?

The 2010 model year rates Best with a complaint index of 0 and only 22 complaints. The 2007 model year rates Good with a complaint index of 33.

What problems did the 2008 Jeep Patriot have?

Owners reported suspension, wheels and tires issues most often (42% of complaints, median 47,750 miles), followed by structure and body problems (26%, median 30,000 miles) and steering issues (19%, median 57,500 miles).

Does the Jeep Patriot FWD have any recalls?

NHTSA data shows 0 recall campaigns across all four model years covered, 2007 through 2010.

Is the 2009 Jeep Patriot reliable?

The 2009 model year rates Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 24 complaints, better than 2008 but worse than 2007 and 2010.

Jeep Patriot FWD Best and Worst Years (2007–2010)

The 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100 and 90 complaints, mostly suspension and body issues. The 2010 model year rates Best with a complaint index of 0, while 2007 rates Good; 2009 warrants Caution.

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: 171
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Patriot FWD 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 FWD problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	Good	33	35	1	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—
2008	Avoid	100	90	1	1	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—
2009	Caution	67	24	0	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—
2010	Best	0	22	1	0	Structure & Body	—	—

Patriot FWD years to avoid: what went wrong

2008 Jeep Patriot FWD Index 100 · 90 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2008 Patriot FWD logged 90 complaints, the most of any year and a complaint index of 100, the highest in the lineup. Suspension, wheels and tires accounted for 42% of its issues, with a median failure mileage of 47,750. Structure and body problems, including water leaks, made up 26% of complaints at a median of 30,000 miles. Owners also reported steering trouble around 57,500 miles and transmission and powertrain concerns near 60,216 miles. One crash, one fire, and one injury were reported for this year, though no recalls were issued.

2008 suspension, wheels & tires problems →2008 structure & body problems →2008 steering problems →

Most common Jeep Patriot FWD problems (all years)

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

Suspension, Wheels & Tires70 (41%)
Structure & Body39 (23%)
Engine27 (16%)
Transmission & Powertrain25 (15%)
Steering22 (13%)
Electrical System21 (12%)
Other15 (9%)
Brakes10 (6%)
Fuel System10 (6%)
Airbags5 (3%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Which Jeep Patriot FWD year should I avoid?: The 2008 model year is the one to avoid, with a complaint index of 100 and 90 total complaints, the highest of any year covered.
What is the best Jeep Patriot FWD year to buy?: The 2010 model year rates Best with a complaint index of 0 and only 22 complaints. The 2007 model year rates Good with a complaint index of 33.
What problems did the 2008 Jeep Patriot have?: Owners reported suspension, wheels and tires issues most often (42% of complaints, median 47,750 miles), followed by structure and body problems (26%, median 30,000 miles) and steering issues (19%, median 57,500 miles).
Does the Jeep Patriot FWD have any recalls?: NHTSA data shows 0 recall campaigns across all four model years covered, 2007 through 2010.
Is the 2009 Jeep Patriot reliable?: The 2009 model year rates Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 24 complaints, better than 2008 but worse than 2007 and 2010.