2008 Jeep Patriot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 447 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Patriot. The most-reported areas: Suspension (110), Fuel/Propulsion System (89), Structure (88).
Key takeaways
- 447 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 110 | 25% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 89 | 20% |
| Structure | 88 | 20% |
| Engine | 60 | 13% |
| Power Train | 60 | 13% |
| Steering | 53 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 4% |
| Wheels | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Jeep Patriot 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-06
Both front seat belt buckles are difficult to release. When the red release button is fully depressed, the metal seat belt latch plate/tongue frequently remains stuck inside the buckle instead of releasing normally. The belt must be manipulated, pulled, or repeatedly pressed before it will release. The problem occurs w...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-09-08
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, EBS, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V493000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. ...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2023-09-20
The vehicle stalls after a gas fill up. Daughter was stuck in traffic. No Power steering, brakes, etc. Started back up. very dangerous. This has happened after every fill up.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.