2008 Jeep Patriot FWD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 26%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD, 26% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Week after we bought the vehicle we starting hearing a popping noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Took the vehicle in they looked and said they couldn't find the problem. It was still doing it brought it back in and they put it up on the rack and then told us that the ball joints were back and needed to be replace at our cost (805.41) now we have a leak from the sunroof and I have water standing in the floorboards.”
NHTSA complaint #10407189, filed 2011-06, 55,571 miles“I've been informed by my mechanic that my subframe on the ground end is rotted out and will probably crack in half in less that s year. I keep replacing ball joints and control arms because the frame is so weak it is starting to bow and cause everything to become out of alignment. This car only has 75000 miles on it and never off road. Chrysler corp told me its probably time to buy s new car. This car is s major safety hazard to me and my small children. Hopefully no one gets killed or seriously injured before they see a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10877007, filed 2016-06, 75,000 miles“Water leaking under the dash which causes the gas and brake pedals to become very slippery. It is also a horrible distraction since it happens on every turn or hill. There is also a horrible clunking noise that is coming from the front end of the car that has been reported as the a arm bolts but they continue to ignore the service bulletin just because my VIN # is not included in the list of cars but my make and model as well as the year is included.”
NHTSA complaint #10332076, filed 2010-05, 21,000 miles“My 2008 Jeep patriot has been in the shop a collective 18 times over 87 days. It is currently still in the shop since last week. I have had it in 9 times for the sunroof leaking and 7 times to replace electrical items that shorted out because of the leaking sunroof. It first started to have this problem after 3 months 8/2008 and 2700 miles. I am tried of the dealership asking to give them one more try for the last year and a half. They keep blowing me off. As of 1/29/10 it back in the shop again for a leaking sunroof. …”
NHTSA complaint #10304930, filed 2010-02, 2,789 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD
35 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 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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