2008 Jeep Patriot FWD Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD, 6% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 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.
“It was driving fine now my Jeep doesnt have reverse and it only goes forward but slowly. My Jeep only has 40000 miles on it, why has the transmission broken so fast.”
NHTSA complaint #11020501, filed 2017-08, 40,000 miles“I was driving on the highway and the car began to shake, so I took it to a Jeep mechanic. The front and rear crossmembers are rotted to hell on my 2008 Jeep patriot. I have taken it to multiple Jeep dealerships that have recommended it be replaced, and Jeep would not cover it because they said it had to be even worse. Now I believe my warranty is expired and it looks as if it is going to crumble any day now. I really wish Jeep would have just did the right thing and swapped it out. It really makes me nervous and I am going to most likely have it replaced out of my pocket just to rest assured. …”
NHTSA complaint #11075146, filed 2018-02, 88,000 miles“Air condition lacks hose. Water drips directly on the frame. Frame is very rusted. Chrysler dealer and local repair shop advised the engine could drop out if not repaired immediately. Called chrysler giver claim 297-76-309,now denied. Recall on 2007 model but not 2008 for same problem. Cannot drive, need new sub frame.very expensive.please help, others may not know of danger. ,”
NHTSA complaint #10892422, filed 2016-08, 90,242 miles“I purchased my 2008 Jeep patriot and found out it has a rotted crossmember subframe. Upon research I found out Jeep knew it had this issue in high salt areas and were responsible for fixing it. I tried to get it fixed at hartley's dealership in newport maine and they said the company is no longer honoring the repair, depite the incredible safety issue this causes. The vehicle can literally break in half and kill someone yet they haven't done a full recall? They did an extended warranty for it that has expired before I was informed about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11193147, filed 2019-04“When turning corners, vehicle will dump water inside from the interior dome light, front and rear. This causes driver to be distracted. Because of the water leaking into vehicle the headliner grows mold and mildew. Not only is the musty smell terrible is causes headaches, sneezing, itchy watery eyes witch distract driver. The mold and mildew creates a bio-hazard to into that has to be in vehicle. Chrysler dealer has attempted repair 11 times but vehicle still leaks. Upon investigating this model of Jeep apparently there are numerous complaints about water leaking inside vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10423491, filed 2011-08Related service bulletins
- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 11017435Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD
35 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD
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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