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Interior lightingPart report

2008 Jeep Patriot FWD Interior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 90 total for the year
Median mileage
15,527miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD, 2% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,527 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.

“Just began happening in april 2011. Rear cargo light collecting water after heavy rains. Took it to one dealership and they were not successful at correcting the problem. Took it to another dealership where the issue as so far been corrected.”

NHTSA complaint #10419509, filed 2011-08, 30,000 miles

“Recurrent water leak through the interior cargo area light/flashlight. The interior light is flooded with water when it is raining or when the car is washed. The water accumulates inside the light and drips to the cargo area. The rear door rubber was changed and a roof seal was repositioned. The dealer has tried to fix the water leak 3 times. I am afraid a fire or short circuit can occur, when the vehicle is in use.”

NHTSA complaint #10238486, filed 2008-08, 1,054 miles

Interior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200822%

Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD

Suspension
35 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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