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2008 Jeep Patriot Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

30/100

#8 most-complained of 11 Patriot years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2008 Jeep Patriot has 185 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 30 out of 100 — #8 highest of 11 Patriot model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (45 complaints, 24% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 3 fires.

Complaints
185
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 3
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23.5
21.5 city / 26 hwy

Top 2008 Jeep Patriot problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System45 (24%)
  2. Structure & Body45 (24%)
  3. Engine39 (21%)
  4. Electrical System30 (16%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires28 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain25 (14%)
  7. Other20 (11%)
  8. Brakes14 (8%)
  9. Steering10 (5%)
  10. Airbags6 (3%)
2008 Jeep Patriot complaints: complaints filed per quarter222013 Q42015 Q12016 Q22017 Q32018 Q42020 Q12021 Q22023 Q2
266 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2016 Q4 (22).

2008 Jeep Patriot recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2008 Jeep Patriot fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21.5 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
23.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,750
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2008 compared with other Patriot years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Best094023
2008Good30185023.5
2009Caution50191124
2010Good40136225

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Jeep Patriot a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Jeep Patriot ranks #8 of 11 among Patriot model years (Complaint Index 30/100, verdict: Good). It has 185 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (45 complaints), structure & body (45 complaints), and engine (39 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 96,265 miles.
Does the 2008 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 Jeep Patriot in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
EPA rates the 2008 Jeep Patriot at 23.5 MPG combined (21.5 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.