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2008 Jeep Patriot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Jeep Patriot, 15% of all 185 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 11 Patriot model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 95,282 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
28
15% of 185
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
95,282 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Patriot suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 25, 2014, latest Apr 3, 2023.

2008 Jeep Patriot suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2014Aug 2015Jun 2016Nov 2016Oct 2017Mar 2018Nov 2019Oct 2020
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Apr 2023; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Patriot model year

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

  1. 200711 (12%)
  2. 200828 (15%)
  3. 200944 (23%)
  4. 201021 (15%)
  5. 201162 (19%)
  6. 201218 (5%)
  7. 20134 (3%)
  8. 201414 (3%)
  9. 201512 (4%)
  10. 201615 (3%)
  11. 20173 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Patriot have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Jeep Patriot, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 95,282 miles.
Which Jeep Patriot year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2011 Jeep Patriot has the most suspension complaints (62), compared with 28 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Patriot 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.