Jeep · Patriot · 2008
2008 Jeep Patriot
0
Recalls
445
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2008 Jeep Patriot has no recalls and 445 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: suspension (58 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2008 Jeep Patriot 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 2655
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2008 Jeep Patriot page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is suspension with 58 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2008 Jeep Patriot reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2008 Jeep Patriot currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 445 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are suspension (58), structure (50), fuel/propulsion system (48).
- Vehicle
- 2008 Jeep Patriot
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 445
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2008 Jeep Patriot 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 2655
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
445 totalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 19, 2023
The vehicle stalls after a gas fill up. Daughter was stuck in traffic. No Power steering, brakes, etc. Started back up. very dangerous. This has happened after every fill up.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2023
Car stalls after fill up. NUMEROUS online Jeep forums have noted this issue for years. There seems to be an issue with the “vapor canister”. Recall was apparently issued for 2011 model - but not older models. It is intermittent yet consistent problem over past few months. Plea...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 13, 2023
Water leaks in through the sunroof and top racks and leaks out the dome lights inside of the car
SUSPENSION
Apr 3, 2023
My 2008 Jeep Patriot with 100,000 miles on it both front and rear subframes are completely rotted and unsafe I need some help I can't afford all this repair I'm disabled I'm working with my local mechanic I need you guys to help pay for some of this
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Jul 1, 2022
Front and rear crossmembers are rusted through. Replaced front subframe for $1008.00 in 2021. Available for inspection. Could come to a complete stop if it breaks. Confirmed by independent service center. Not inspected yet. Front squeak heard 2021. Rear squeak heard 2022. This is...
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ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 7, 2022
UNKNOWN After I fill up on gas at different stations I had the car sputter and die after filling up til the nozzle stopped itself went to go start the car the first time it happened I got maybe half a mile down the road and stopped at a light and the car died. The second time I ...
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ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 1, 2021
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 IS...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DECREASE THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE WHEELS TO LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE ...
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AIR BAGS
Oct 15, 2020
My airbag light on the dash board comes on and will not go away. I have had it twice reset and it does NOT go away. I was told that Jeep recalled their models but I cannot find a recall for the Patriot model. Why would all of their other models be recalled and not the Patriot?...
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ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 7, 2020
WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL THE SERVICE LIGHTS COME ON ENGINE STALLS OUT ABOUT HALF A MILE DOWN THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN THE ENGINE GOES OUT SO YOU CANT EVEN COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Patriot have?
The 2008 Jeep Patriot has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has received 445 owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Jeep Patriot.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2008 Jeep Patriot. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2008 Jeep Patriot are suspension (58 reports), structure (50 reports), fuel/propulsion system (48 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2008 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2008 Jeep Patriot. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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