2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4

171 federal complaints (257 component records) · 0 recall campaigns on file · 28 service bulletins · 1 Canadian recall
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Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
Fuel
Regular
Drive
FWD
EPA economy
23 city / 27 hwy
Federal complaints
171
Recall campaigns
0
Specifications show one example EPA configuration for this model year; other engines, drivetrains, and trims exist and the records below cover all of them.
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.

Fault profile

Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.

Fuel system
51
Suspension
50
Steering
26
Engine & cooling
26
Body & structure
21
Power train
20
Electrical system
15
Other
11
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.

When it fails

The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.

Vehicle age when the failure occurred

0 years old: 10 complaints01 years old: 3 complaints2 years old: 20 complaints3 years old: 23 complaints4 years old: 24 complaints5 years old: 12 complaints56 years old: 12 complaints7 years old: 17 complaints8 years old: 19 complaints9 years old: 12 complaints10 years old: 14 complaints1011 years old: 5 complaints12 years old: 0 complaints13 years old: 0 complaints14 years old: 0 complaints15 years old: 0 complaints1516 years old: 0 complaints17 years old: 0 complaints18 years old: 0 complaints19 years old: 0 complaints20+ years old: 0 complaints20+
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 171 of 171 complaints with a usable failure date.

Odometer when the failure occurred

0,000 - 20,000 miles: 7 complaints020,000 - 40,000 miles: 27 complaints40,000 - 60,000 miles: 33 complaints40k60,000 - 80,000 miles: 30 complaints80,000 - 100,000 miles: 20 complaints80k100,000 - 120,000 miles: 14 complaints120,000 - 140,000 miles: 15 complaints120k140,000 - 160,000 miles: 7 complaints160,000 - 180,000 miles: 2 complaints160k180,000 - 200,000 miles: 1 complaints200,000+ miles: 1 complaints200k+
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 157 of 171 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).

Known issues

The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.

Fuel system

51 complaint records1 crash report
"AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK DROVE OUT OF GAS STATION AND VEHICLE KEPT STALLING AND LOCKED UP. HAD TO PULL TO SIDE OFF OF THE ROAD...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →

Suspension

50 complaint records
"2008 JEEP PATRIOT 49,000 MILES. PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END MAKING LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. HAVEN'T LOCATED EXACT ISSUE YET, BUT HAVE IT NARROWED DOWN TO BALL JOINT OR TIE-END. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse suspension parts in the directory →

Steering

26 complaint records2 crash reports
"SUBFRAME IS RUSTED OUT DUE TO LOCATION OF A/C DRAIN. IF IT BREAKS STEERING CONTROL WILL BE LOST. THIS WAS FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. 2007 AND EARLIER MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →

Transport Canada recalls

Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.

RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2007358
2007-11-07
Label1,343Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208 - Occupant Restraint Systems. The bilingual airbag visor warning labels may not have been installed during vehicle assembly.

Service bulletins and warranty extensions

Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.

BulletinTypeComponentSummary
104087
Apr 2025
Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
103954
Apr 2025
Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
9100226
Sep 2023
Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability.
23-015-20
Apr 2020
EquipmentDisinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 2020
EquipmentCharging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Show 23 more bulletins
BulletinTypeComponentSummary
31-006-19
Nov 2019
StructureRepair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 2019
EquipmentUse of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 2019
StructureUse of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 2019
StructureRepair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100319
Nov 2019
StructureUse of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519
Nov 2019
StructureUse of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
9003220
Aug 2019
EquipmentRADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF".
9003687
Mar 2017
Seat BeltsRestraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
9003681
Mar 2017
Seat BeltsRestraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
08-052-16
Apr 2016
EquipmentFlash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: · A complete loss of UConnect operation. · A complete loss of Voice Recognition functionality
R2118796A
Feb 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
RL108213A$
Jan 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingNAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
9003215
Feb 2015
Engine And Engine CoolingPart Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application.
9002519
Mar 2013
Equipment82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois,...
SB-05-003-09
Aug 2009
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)JEEP: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE/ELECTRONIC STABILITY MODULE (ABS) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE
05-004-08
Oct 2008
Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCHRYSLER/JEEP: FLASH: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. UNABLE TO INVOKE THE ESP OFF FEATURE. PRESSING AND HOLDING THE ESP BUTTON FOR FIVE SECONDS, NOT ABLE TO SEE THE ESP OFF VERBIAGE DISPLAYED IN THE ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) AND NO CAR ICON LIGHT. *PE
RRT-08-070
Sep 2008
SuspensionCHRYSLER: LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *PE
1801108 REVB
Jun 2008
Power TrainFLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR 02270. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *PE
21-014-08
May 2008
Power TrainFLASH: INCORRECT REPORTING OF DTC P0730 FOR DTC P0717. *NJ
18-019-08
Apr 2008
Power TrainFLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P2173. *NJ
18-017-08
Apr 2008
Power TrainFLASH: IDLE VIBRATION FROM A STOP WITH CLOSED THROTTLE. *NJ
07035
Sep 2007
Exterior Lighting2008 (MK74) PATRIOT - WATER INTRUSION INTO TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY. *NJ
2304106
Aug 2007
Exterior LightingEXTERIOR LAMP - LENS FOGGING. *NJ

Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

  1. Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
  2. Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
  3. Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
  4. Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.

Parts search directory

The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.

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