2008 Jeep PATRIOT FWD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
90 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
47,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 80 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 26 of 90 complaints (28.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 15 | 16.7% |
| Engine operation | 12 | 13.3% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 6.7% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 6.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 4.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 26 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Structure | 12 |
| Structure:Body | 10 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Suspension:Front | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
Suspension: 26; Steering: 16; Power Train: 13; Structure: 12; Structure:Body: 10; Engine: 8; Suspension:Front: 8; Electrical System: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 28 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 12 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 28; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (28). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
2008: 1; 2009: 8; 2010: 16; 2011: 16; 2012: 12; 2013: 9; 2014: 8; 2015: 2; 2016: 8; 2017: 2; 2018: 5; 2019: 3
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10238486 · 2008-08-16 (August 16, 2008)
RECURRENT WATER LEAK THROUGH THE INTERIOR CARGO AREA LIGHT/FLASHLIGHT. THE INTERIOR LIGHT IS FLOODED WITH WATER WHEN IT IS RAINING OR WHEN THE CAR IS WASHED. THE WATER ACCUMULATES INSIDE THE LIGHT AND DRIPS TO THE CARGO AREA. THE REAR DOOR RUBBER WAS CHANGED AND A ROOF SEAL WAS REPOSITIONED. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX THE WATER LEAK 3 TIMES. I AM AFRAID A FIRE OR SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,054 miles reported. Look up ODI 10238486 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10255135 · 2009-01-15 (January 15, 2009)
MOST OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP UPON STARTING ONE DAY. CAR SEEMED TO RUN FINE, THOUGH. PROBLEM DID NOT GO AWAY OVER 24-HRS SO BOOKED APPT. WITH DEALER REPAIR SHOP. TOOK THE DEALER MORE THAN 1 WEEK TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THEN TOOK ANOTHER WEEK+ TO REPAIR AND GET THE PART IN. THEY DETERMINED IT WAS THE ABS MODULE AND REPLACED IT. SEEMS OKAY NOW. CAR WAS ONLY FEW MONTHS OLD AND IT WAS INCONVENIENT FOR ME TO ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WHILE IT WAS IN THE SHOP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10255135 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10257704 · 2009-02-06 (February 6, 2009)
WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE FRONT END AT EVEN A SLIGHT INCLINE IT WILL NOT START. THIS OCCURS WHETHER OR NOT THE GAS TANK IS FULL AND IT'S ANNOYING. I HAVE TO SHAKE THE CAR IN ORDER TO GET GAS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND GET IT TO START. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE CAR WAS A WEEK OLD AND CONTINUES TO OCCUR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10257704 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10262168 · 2009-03-17 (March 17, 2009)
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, RPM'S NOTICEABLY DROP APPROXIMATELY 500 BEFORE AUTOMATICALLY RESTARTING AND RECOVERING. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON DURING ANY EXPERIENCES OF THIS COMPLAINT. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN NUMEROUS TIMES ON 3 SEPARATE TRIPS IT DOESN'T OCCUR UNTIL AROUND 40-60 MILES INTO TRIP WELL AFTER VEHICLE IS FULLY WARMED UP, VEHICLE WILL RETURN TO NORMAL FUNCTION FOR WEEKS AT A TIME. VEHICLE WILL BE GOING IN FOR SERVICE ON 03/23/09, I'M NOT CONFIDENT THE PROBLEM WILL BE RESOLVED DUE TO INTERMITTENT HABIT OF…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10262168 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10267711 · 2009-05-04 (May 4, 2009)
I PURCHASED A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT IN APRIL 2008. WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE WE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE IN DRIVE. IF I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND COAST THE ENGINE WILL SPUTTER AND DIE. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES NOW AND THEY CANNOT TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT NOR HAVE THEY FIXED IT. I AM FRUSTRATED THAT THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE FIXED AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS I HAVE TO PUT IT INTO PARK AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON. THEY HAVE RESET THE COMPUTER AND THAT…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10267711 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10268295 · 2009-05-09 (May 9, 2009)
PLEASE SEE ODI ID NUMBER : 10262168 FOR INITIAL REPORT. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT DEALERSHIP, UNABLE TO WITNESS ISSUE AS EXPECTED. DEALER FLASHED COMPUTER WITH LATEST VERSION OF SOFTWARE HOPING ISSUE WOULD BE RESOLVED. DROVE VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE MONTHS WITHOUT ISSUE. YESTERDAY 05/08/09 VEHICLE BEGAN STUTTERING AGAIN, HAPPENS NOW AT ALL SPEEDS. THE SAFETY ASPECT IS A LARGE CONCERN, ENGINE STALLING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC REPEATEDLY. I HAVE EXPERIENCED STALLING AS MANY AS 8 TIMES IN 1 MILE OF TRAVEL. SUMMARY OF VEHICLE ISSUE: MANUAL TRANS…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10268295 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10275975 · 2009-07-07 (July 7, 2009)
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 SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR ISSUE AGAIN APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AGO, AT TIME OF DROP OFF VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE. I WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE SERVICE WRITER TO TRY A HIGHER QUALITY OF FUEL SUCH AS CHEVRON OR SHELL, I HAD BEEN …
Owner-reported narrative. 14,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275975 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10284740 · 2009-09-21 (September 21, 2009)
WATER LEAKING INTO MY FRONT DOME LIGHT AND ALL OVER MY STEREO AND DASH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,402 miles reported. Look up ODI 10284740 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.