2008 Jeep Patriot FWD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD ranks worst of the 4 model years covered, with a complaint index of 100 and 90 complaints, mostly about suspension, wheels and tires (42% share). It carries no recalls, but owners reported crashes, a fire, and one injury tied to these issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 4 Patriot FWD years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 90
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires38 (42%)
- Structure & Body23 (26%)
- Steering17 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (17%)
- Engine14 (16%)
- Electrical System11 (12%)
- Fuel System7 (8%)
- Other6 (7%)
- Brakes2 (2%)
- Airbags1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Suspension and wheel components reportedly failed or caused rollover risk, with one owner reporting an airbag that did not deploy during a side-impact crash and rollover.
- Some owners described a transmission that suddenly slowed the vehicle to 40 mph in fast highway traffic, later linked by the owner to a CVT problem.
- Water leaks through the roof, cargo light, and windshield seal were reported repeatedly, sometimes requiring multiple dealer visits without a permanent fix.
- Dashboard warning lights reportedly lit up unexpectedly, in one case traced to an ABS module replacement.
- Owners reported the engine stalling or stuttering intermittently at highway speeds, with RPMs dropping before the engine recovered on its own.
- One owner reported the vehicle would not start when parked on an incline, describing having to shake the car to get fuel to the pump.
2008 Jeep Patriot FWD recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 compared with other Patriot FWD years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD a bad year?
- Among the 4 Patriot model years with data, 2008 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 90 complaints, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD?
- Suspension, wheels and tires make up the largest share of complaints at 42%, with a median mileage at failure of 47,750 miles.
- Does the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Patriot FWD.
- Which Jeep Patriot FWD year is better than 2008?
- The 2010 model year has a complaint index of 0 and a Best verdict, while 2007 has an index of 33 and a Good verdict, both notably lower risk than 2008.