Most common 2008 Jeep Patriot problems
Share of the 447 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jeep Patriot complaints by model year
Best Patriot years: 2017, 2013, 2010. Years to avoid: 2014, 2016, 2008, 2012. Compare all years →
What 2008 Jeep Patriot owners say
Suspension all 110 →
Front and rear crossmembers are rusted through. Replaced front subframe for $1008.00 in 2021. Available for inspection. Could come to a complete stop if it breaks. Confirmed by independent service center. Not inspected yet. Front squeak heard 2021. Rear squeak heard 2022. This is my 2nd jeep patriot & both jeeps front & rear crossmembers are rusted through breaking apart.
My 2008 Jeep Patriot with 100,000 miles on it both front and rear subframes are completely rotted and unsafe I need some help I can't afford all this repair I'm disabled I'm working with my local mechanic I need you guys to help pay for some of this
Fuel & propulsion system all 103 →
Car stalls after fill up. NUMEROUS online Jeep forums have noted this issue for years. There seems to be an issue with the "vapor canister". Recall was apparently issued for 2011 model - but not older models. It is intermittent yet consistent problem over past few months. Please note that an Engine stall leaves steering wheel LOCKED and unable to maneuver car for a period until can restart. Can leave driver on a VERY DANGEROUS situation traveling at speed !
UNKNOWN After I fill up on gas at different stations I had the car sputter and die after filling up til the nozzle stopped itself went to go start the car the first time it happened I got maybe half a mile down the road and stopped at a light and the car died. The second time I was at another gas station and I forgot to shut the car off because it was freezing cold felt like a negative 10 I went to go leave and thought oh crap let me shut it off for a second so the gas would register faster of what I had then if I left it on. I went to go drive away then and the car wouldn't move I thought great what could it be well I looked down and I wasn't "on" so I restarted the car and I could tell the car started and I sat for a few and it died. I waited a few seconds and started it again and sat for a few and then was able to go about my business. …
Body & structure all 88 →
Front and rear crossmembers are rusted through. Replaced front subframe for $1008.00 in 2021. Available for inspection. Could come to a complete stop if it breaks. Confirmed by independent service center. Not inspected yet. Front squeak heard 2021. Rear squeak heard 2022. This is my 2nd jeep patriot & both jeeps front & rear crossmembers are rusted through breaking apart.
I made a u-turn in my vehicle on a town street , as I completed the u-turn the vehicles rear suspension broke. The broken suspension made the vehicle feel like it was going over a rumble strip, the suspension being broke made the wheels turn in towards the wheel wells where it rubbed and eventually blew my tire. I was looking for a place to pull off safely. When I finally got it too a auto shop they told me the suspension rusted in two .it had to be moved with a flat bed. I had the vehicles front fixed in January of 2017 . Which was under the extended warranty because of complaints so the vehicles rear took an extra three years to rust out which is only two years over the warranty. I have enclosed a copy of bill from when then front was done.
2008 Jeep Patriot engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23 / 28 / 25 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 23 / 27 / 24 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 22 / 27 / 24 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 21 / 25 / 23 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | CVT | 4WD/AWD | 21 / 24 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Jeep Patriot a good car?
Based on 447 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Patriot rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Patriot at the same age. It is one of the Patriot years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
The suspension — 110 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (103) and body & structure (88).
How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Patriot have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Jeep Patriot. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jeep Patriot?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2013 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 2016, 2008 and 2012. See the full Jeep Patriot years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Jeep Patriot problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 75,000 miles; 30% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.