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2008 Jeep Patriot FWD Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD, 42% of all 90 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 4 Patriot FWD model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 47,750 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
38
42% of 90 complaints
All complaints this year
90
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
47,750 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 17, 2010, latest Apr 1, 2019.

2008 Jeep Patriot FWD suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2010Dec 2010Jul 2011Feb 2012Nov 2012Oct 2013Jul 2016
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Apr 2019; peak Jul 2011 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Patriot FWD model year

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

  1. 200717 (49%)
  2. 200838 (42%)
  3. 20099 (38%)
  4. 20106 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD, 42% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 47,750 miles.
Which Jeep Patriot FWD year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD has the most suspension complaints (38), compared with 38 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD 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.