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2008 Jeep Patriot Electrical system Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
12%of 186 total for the year
Median mileage
91,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Jeep Patriot, 12% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,500 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The vehicle has serious electrical issues which stem mainly from corroding wires. I've had it at 3 different mechanics, & 2 different dealerships all for them to tell me either they have no idea what is wrong with it or that they can just start replacing wires & hope for the best basically even though it isn't worth putting the money into at this point. …”

NHTSA complaint #11207717, filed 2019-05, 150,000 miles

“The vehicle was in motion when suddenly all the lights on the dash light up, the dials went crazy, the car bucked like it was stalling and then the engine cut off. I had the vehicle examined by a professional auto mechanic and he informed me that it was most likely the total integration power module which is common in most jeeps/chryslers and have had a number of issues in recent years. …”

NHTSA complaint #10818942, filed 2016-01, 101,358 miles

“After filling my tank, everytime I leave the gas station the engine sputters and will stall. Luckily I'm able to sometimes get over on to the side of the road before being in an accident. This is very dangerous. During the winter months when it is cold outside, I am only able to put in a few cents at a time. It can take over 20 minutes to slowly fill up the gas tank. Max it will fill is a few cents at a time before you have to release the handle and then press it ever so lightly to fill up the next part. …”

NHTSA complaint #11096387, filed 2018-05, 136,568 miles

“Bought a used Jeep Patriot 2008. My Jeep is garage kept, but when I am at work, and it rains, the sunroof leaks. I did some research online and I see that is a common problem. Just wanted my vehicle added to let them know my sunroof leaks.”

NHTSA complaint #10730976, filed 2015-06, 79,000 miles

“The car was in drive, however the gas pedal was not accelerating the car. It jerked several times and felt like it was going to stall then the electronic throttle light came on for a short time then went out- I took it to my mechanic he confirmed the car needed the throttle body however there are none on long island there are more then 450 on backorder coming from overseas!!!! It has happened intermittently for the past week and I cannot get it fixed. I am afraid the it is dangerous. …”

NHTSA complaint #10562380, filed 2014-01, 60,600 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017814%
20169922%
20156320%
20148916%
2013119%
20124412%
20113210%
20102115%
20092413%
20082312%
200777%

Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Patriot

Fuel system
45 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Patriot

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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