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2008 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Jeep Patriot, 21% of all 185 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 11 Patriot model years. Median mileage at failure: 99,500 miles.

Engine complaints
39
21% of 185
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
99,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Patriot engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 31, 2014, latest Jul 19, 2023.

2008 Jeep Patriot engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2014Oct 2014Jun 2015Oct 2016Jun 2018Jul 2019Apr 2021
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Jul 2023; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Patriot model year

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

  1. 200719 (20%)
  2. 200839 (21%)
  3. 200938 (20%)
  4. 201022 (16%)
  5. 201188 (27%)
  6. 2012133 (38%)
  7. 201331 (26%)
  8. 2014189 (34%)
  9. 2015133 (42%)
  10. 2016265 (58%)
  11. 201713 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Patriot have engine problems?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Jeep Patriot, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 99,500 miles.
Which Jeep Patriot year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Jeep Patriot has the most engine complaints (265), compared with 39 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Patriot is classified under engine. 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.