2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,425miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 3% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,425 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle will sometimes not go when I press the gas. The brakes don't properly work, the 4 wheel drive lock fails, the esp light flashes, the traction control fails, and it makes it difficult to drive over 5 miles an hour. I have yet to be in an accident, but I fear it may happen. It happens immediately after starting to drive, and doesn't always correct itself. I contacted Jeep and they told me I'm on my own. It is a known issue with these vehicles and wonder why they haven't recalled them to fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163689, filed 2018-12, 74,850 miles“Purchased vehicle in december, complained of loose steering from day 1 nicely, inspection sticker was put on through dealerships mechanic which I later discovered was on local news for investigation of fraud like activity, reached out to credit acceptance, no results, later discovered they have past lawsuits, investigations, court rulings against them, as well as dealership having multiple business claims in ma/nh, I proceeded to bring my case to the bbb, district attorney as well, two written estimates of vehicle not being safe, still have one of two bald tires for evidence in my…”
NHTSA complaint #11208490, filed 2019-05, 59,000 miles“Summary: while driving my car will still in the engine dies the car lots of city it doesn't matter where you're going after you put gas in the car he usually doesn't start but now it has started not letting you fill up with gas at stopping the fuel pump like your tank is full and it didn't put any gas in it but it's very dangerous and scary when you're driving down the road and your engine shuts off in the car stalls and locks up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10899084, filed 2016-08, 125,000 miles“The car cuys in an out almost limeit going to shut off. Then the check engine light will come on an flash an ding . Shortly after while drivi g the esp comes on cuts out lime goi g to die then engine dies driving or parked”
NHTSA complaint #10884729, filed 2016-07, 120,000 miles“We purchased a used Jeep patriot 2008 and within a few months had problems with the stability lights coming on when we slowed from highway and car needing to be restarted to regain power. The transmission kept doing a weird kickback. The vehicle was checked on the computer repeatedly and did not show a code. Also ,the oil change light kept coming on even after oil changed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10550602, filed 2013-11Related service bulletins
- 10032005Aug 5, 2009Jeep: full esp off function. Involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the anti lock brake/electronic stability module (abs) with new software.
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4
51 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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