2008 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 16%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Jeep Patriot, 16% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,200 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Every time I refill my tank with fuel, the first several minutes of driving the engine will hesitate and almost stall (or will stall if driving at slow speeds). While stopped in idle, engine will completely stall. Once some fuel is burned, the engine will no longer stall. This issue has been ongoing for years.”
NHTSA complaint #11386140, filed 2021-01, 178,000 miles“I'm able to put my 2008 Jeep Patriot in gears bit when I put it into drive my veichle won't move forward. Before this happens my thermostat transmission o2 heat sensor came on and was difficult to gain speed. I would have to pull over and shut my Jeep off and let it cool off before starring it back and was fine after the sensor went off.”
NHTSA complaint #11266178, filed 2019-10, 140,000 miles“After filling up the gas tank the vehicle jerks wildly, several times the vehicle has shut off in the middle of the highway and almost caused a wreck, I am terrified I'll end up causing an accident or possibly killing someone. The issue my mechanic said is in the vapor/fuel separator valve that goes to the charcoal box.”
NHTSA complaint #11102698, filed 2018-06, 112,401 miles“Anytime I fill my gas tank completely, the engine stalls while I am driving, within less than a mile from the gas station. Steering wheel locks and I have to turn off the car, wait 10-20 seconds, then restart the car in order to continue driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11101403, filed 2018-06, 85,000 miles“Car stalls within the first minute or so of driving after filling gas tank to shutoff. When the engine dies, so does the power steering, creating a very dangerous situation. Happens consistently. Began several years ago but I lived with it by not filling tank to full. Now my son drives the car, and I am concerned that it may happen when he is driving and cause an accident. This is very dangerous. Many people have complained about it, and NHTSA must do something about it and hold chryslter/Jeep responsible”
NHTSA complaint #11414173, filed 2021-04, 55,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | 15% |
| 2016 | 224 | 49% |
| 2015 | 103 | 33% |
| 2014 | 156 | 28% |
| 2013 | 25 | 21% |
| 2012 | 114 | 32% |
| 2011 | 66 | 20% |
| 2010 | 15 | 11% |
| 2009 | 35 | 18% |
| 2008 | 30 | 16% |
| 2007 | 16 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Patriot
45 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology