NHTSA lists 446 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Patriot, 7 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP PATRIOT.
Complaints per 100k sold: 801.38. Units sold: 55,654; sales year: 2008; basis: calendar_year_us_sales_proxy_for_model_year. goodcarbadcar.net.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 110 | 24.7% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 89 | 20.0% |
| STRUCTURE | 88 | 19.7% |
| ENGINE | 60 | 13.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 60 | 13.5% |
| STEERING | 53 | 11.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 45 | 10.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 36 | 8.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | 3.8% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 16 | 3.6% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 59 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 22 |
| POWER TRAIN | MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| STRUCTURE | FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DELIVERY | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| STEERING | LINKAGES | 3 |
| TIRES | PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 3 |
| VISIBILITY | SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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54 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
| STRUCTURE | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| A/C, Heater, Acuator | 2 |
Date: 2025-08-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Date: 2025-08-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Date: 2025-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Date: 2025-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
Date: 2021-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus the original single (1x) button press to cancel the remote
Date: 2021-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE, SEAT BELTS.
KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus the original single (1x) button press to cancel the remote
Date: 2021-04-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit P
Date: 2020-06-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| PATRIOT | 185 |
| PATRIOT 4X4 | 171 |
| PATRIOT FWD | 90 |
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