2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 29%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,549miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 29% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,549 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I brought my vehicle in for new tires at 51,000 miles and was advised that my 2 year old Jeep had ball joints that are dangerously worn. This is premature as it has been driven under normal use, just higher then average miles. As the warranty for this part is limited to 3 years 36,000 I am on my own, so I have ordered the parts and will do it myself.”
NHTSA complaint #10363992, filed 2010-11, 51,000 miles“In march 2011, I brought my car to my regular mechanic for an oil change and basic inspection of the tires. Everything checked out fine. I asked him how the brakes looked, he did an inspection and found that they were in really good shape. In may, I noticed that there was a wobbling of the steering wheel when I neared 65 MPH and when I applied the brakes coming to a stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10405672, filed 2011-06, 41,000 miles“I have read many other people on here with the same issue and my mechanic said my model Jeep was known for this, but after hitting a curb my wheel and suspension parts holding it on let the front right tire, rim and all fall completely off. After getting it to the mechanic and having him putting it on the lift he told me I couldn't drive the car even after the front right was fixed b/c the car was a danger to myself and others. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513010, filed 2013-05, 70,000 miles“This is a safety issued with the 2008 Jeep patriot. These vehicles have a problem with ball joints and arms breaking. Was told by the mechanic that this is a common defect with this auto and is a very dangerous problem. When I looked into it online I found many blogs regarding the 2008 Jeep patriot with this problem. I think Jeep needs to step up and correct this problem. I've never had to put money into a 4 year old car.”
NHTSA complaint #10448802, filed 2012-02, 43,000 miles“Lower ball joints bad 83000 miles. Multiple posts by other on forum about same issue. Jeeppatriot DOT com. Some people need new ones at less than 30,000 miles. Terrible parts used by chrysler, I am afraid my tire will fall of on way to work so that I can pay for the repair that is needed!”
NHTSA complaint #10353082, filed 2010-08, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10026829Sep 29, 2008Chrysler: 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…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4
51 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 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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