2008 Jeep Patriot problems
Owners have filed 273 complaints about the 2008 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 16.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 13.9%.
Complaints273
Crashes2
Fires7
Injuries0
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 16.1% · 44
Fuel/propulsion system 13.9% · 38
Engine 11.0% · 30
Power train 9.5% · 26
Suspension 9.5% · 26
Electrical system 8.4% · 23
Unknown or other 7.3% · 20
Vehicle speed control 4.0% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 2 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Jeep Patriot in this data, 2008 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2014 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 18 in the last three years against 84 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 94,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. While reversing into the driveway, the contact heard an abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 180,000. Structure · reported at 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. While traveling 40 mph, the subframe fractured and all the warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Structure
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel jerked to the left. In addition, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin and failure mileage were unknown. Structure
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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