Jeep Patriot FWD Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 171 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Jeep Patriot FWD (2007–2010) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 90. Across all years, the part named most often is suspension (63 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Patriot FWD model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 | 17,618 | 0 | 25 | — | Stable |
| 2009 | 24 | 53,066 | 0 | 22 | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 90 | 47,000 | 0 | 36 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2007 | 35 | 42,000 | 0 | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Suspension63 31%
- Body and structure38 19%
- Transmission and drivetrain25 12%
- Steering22 11%
- Engine16 7.9%
- Electrical system16 7.9%
- Other or unknown13 6.4%
- Fuel system10 4.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “The forward 'k' frame that supports the engine and lower suspension has to a point that it is no longer safe. I can use a small hammer and knock holes in it. I have never seen anything like this, but when I started looking around it appears that many other have the same issue. It appears that this was covered in a 2007 recall, but not the 2008. I reported this the day I found it while doing maintenance on my son-in-law's Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #11124052, filed 2018-09, 127,000 miles2009: “This beautiful condition Jeep patriot 2009 has not rust anywhere but the engine cradle rusted out and has huge rust holes where the engine cradle once was. Now I get clanking and cracking noises when I drive the car and believe the rusted out engine cradle is the issue. Searched web sites and seems to be an issue on other years for similar vehicles like the Jeep compass which shares that platform.”
NHTSA complaint #10747645, filed 2015-08, 128,000 miles2010: “The tipm on my 2010 Jeep patriot (26,515 miles) was diagnosed as faulty resulting in various problems with my Jeep, including the temperature gauge and light popping on, vehicle over heating and air conditioner not working properly. Various mechanics suggested I address the problem with Jeep/chrysler directly as the tipm becoming faulty on a vehicle is almost unheard of. This fuse box controls almost everything on the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10724517, filed 2015-06, 26,515 milesOther Jeep models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology