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2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd, most often about the suspension (39% of complaints, typically around 48,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Patriot Fwd model year since 2000.

Complaints90
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported1

Most common 2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd problems

  1. Suspension

    35 complaints · 39%

    Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.

    The contact owns a 2008 Jeep patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she heard a popping noise from the passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that both bottom ball joints would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 48,000 miles
    I only have 46,000 miles on my 2008 Jeep patriot and I already need both front lower ball joints replaced and the left and right tie rods. I have never done any type of off-roading in this vehicle, it's only been driven on the street. I'm am very unhappy with this, it's unacceptable to make something so cheap on a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 46,000 miles

  2. Body and structure

    23 complaints · 26%

    Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.

    Just began happening in april 2011. Rear cargo light collecting water after heavy rains. Took it to one dealership and they were not successful at correcting the problem. Took it to another dealership where the issue as so far been corrected.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 30,000 miles
    Have water leaking into interior of vehicle through map/front dome light and front vehicle frame for third time since september 2009. Water pours from the map/dome light down onto front console and driver and passenger.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 32,904 miles

  3. Steering

    17 complaints · 19%

    Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.

    Lower control arms and outer tie rods wore out 54,000 miles. Seems kind of low mileage for them to wear out under normal driving conditions. Replaced 2/7/12 for $690.15.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 54,000 miles
    Severe steering wheel vibration at elevated speed. Front ball joints shot and cannot be serviced due to design. Replaced front left and front right lower control arms, plus 2 tires with only 11k miles. Problem appears to be sudden/rapid deterioration and catastrophic failure since all 4 tires were replaced at 50k…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 61,000 miles

  4. Transmission

    15 complaints · 17%

    Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission.

    After fueling up, my Jeep sputters and loses power to the point is almost stalls. Last night after a fuel up it stalled several times. This is terribly problematic at highway speeds. Something needs to be done about this. I have had my scheduled maintenance done, services the fuel intake, filters, pumps and throttle…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 60,216 miles
    My 2008 Jeep patriot has only 59k miles on it. My wife was driving on the interstate and it began to make a roaring sound from the transmission. We took it to the dealership and they said the CVT transmission needed replaced. Jeep will not provide any assistance and want over $4000 for a transmission replacement of a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 59,000 miles

  5. Engine

    13 complaints · 14%

    Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.

    The throttle control light came on while driving and the car's speed dropped to zero causing me to quickly pull off the road, it would not accelerate. The mechanic found that the throttle control module/throttle body has to be replaced. This part is currently on national backorder since there are over 700 other Jeep…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 38,500 miles
    On any hot day in the summer or spring or winter, or a drive over 2 hours the engine transmission light comes on and the speed reduces to 40 or 35 MPH immediately from highway speeds the only remedy is to pull over on the highway, when there is no place to stop I am causing continuous damage to my vehicle, and every…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 36,000 miles

  6. Electrical

    7 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.

    I went to get my car repaired and they gave me this service bulletin 08-007-08 for a 2008 Jeep patriot called Jeep they told me it was the starter them we called a local repair shop they gave me this bulletin.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 37,560 miles
    Please see odi #'s 10262168 and 10268295 for history. This has been an ongoing issue for approximately 5000 miles / 4 months. Vehicle intermittently stalls at various speeds, no mil or codes being stored. Vehicle complaint mirrors issue listed below NHTSA campaign id number: 07v291000 NHTSA action number: pe07027…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 14,300 miles

  7. Fuel system

    7 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.

    Rollover valve - every time I filled the gas tank, there was significant jerking and occasional stalling. This didn't happen if I only filled partially. Within a mile there would be jerking, and stalling has happened while idling and while driving. Not only is that a huge safety concern, but in a vehicle rollover the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 100,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2008 Jeep patriot. When gasoline was added to the vehicle, the fuel gauge read full and within a few minutes it displayed an empty reading. He experienced the failure for more than eight months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated they could not repair the vehicle until they received…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 39,000 miles

  8. Wheels and tires

    6 complaints · 7%

    Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for regular maintenance, he was advised that the the tire pressure sensor was corroded and caused the valve stem to fracture. The vehicle was repaired for the tire pressure sensor and the valve stem. The manufacturer was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 67,400 miles
    Severe steering wheel vibration at elevated speed. Front ball joints shot and cannot be serviced due to design. Replaced front left and front right lower control arms, plus 2 tires with only 11k miles. Problem appears to be sudden/rapid deterioration and catastrophic failure since all 4 tires were replaced at 50k…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 61,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd?
By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (35 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); body and structure (23 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); steering (17 complaints, typically around 57,500 miles).
How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2008 a bad year for the Jeep Patriot Fwd?
It is the most complained-about Patriot Fwd model year since 2000, with 90 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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