There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD, but owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Jeep Patriot FWD problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Suspension | 36 | |
| Structure | 23 | |
| Steering | 17 | |
| Power Train | 15 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Wheels | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 10
- Suspension › Front — 8
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint — 1
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint — 1
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
- Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 47,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 115,000 miles · reported Apr 17, 2019
Each time after fueling up the vehicle, it stalls out. This has happened twice within a week of each other on a city street after leaving the gas station. The first time my foot was on the brake and the car stalled out. The next time the car was in motion and stalled. This is a frightening and commonly cited issue with patriot owners.
Structure · reported Apr 1, 2019
I purchased my 2008 jeep patriot and found out it has a rotted crossmember subframe. Upon research I found out jeep knew it had this issue in high salt areas and were responsible for fixing it. I tried to get it fixed at hartley's dealership in newport maine and they said the company is no longer honoring the repair, depite the incredible safety issue this causes. The vehicle can literally break in half and kill someone yet they haven't done a full recall? They did an extended warranty for it that has expired before I was informed about it. How are they not being held responsible for the…
Steering · reported Sep 17, 2018
Terrible crunchy sound. The jeep does not feel safe to drive. Loud crunch and cracking sounds when car is barely even moving and I try to turn either direction. A mechanic said the crossmember is rusted through. (He said the jeep needed to co to the junk yard)
Structure · at 127,000 miles · reported Sep 2, 2018
The forward 'k' frame that supports the engine and lower suspension has to a point that it is no longer safe. I can use a small hammer and knock holes in it. I have never seen anything like this, but when I started looking around it appears that many other have the same issue. It appears that this was covered in a 2007 recall, but not the 2008. I reported this the day I found it while doing maintenance on my son-in-law's jeep.
Engine · at 75,000 miles · reported Jun 4, 2018
My 2008 jeep patriot hesitates, sputters, and stalls a few minute after I fill it up. If I don't fill it all the way, it does not stall (And I never top-off when filling). I have started the practice of only filling 3/4 or pulling over in the gas station to let the car stall at idle before proceeding. When I first noticed the issue a few months ago, it stalled on me in traffic after leaving the fueling station. This was very dangerous. My mechanic at the dealer told me today he believes there is a bad liquid/vapor valve on the gas tank causing gas to enter an exhaust line leading to the carbon…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD?
Owners report suspension problems most often (36 reports), followed by structure (23). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 47,000 miles.
Are Jeep recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jeep dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.