2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls

2019-07-10 · Structure:body · 136,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a state inspection site, but failed due to severe rust of the subframe. the vehicle was taken to jim shorkey north hills chrysler jeep (7670 mcknight rd, pittsburgh, pa 15237) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was severely rusted. the manufacturer w…”

2019-06-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 99,000 mi

“i filled up the jeep with gas while stationary and off. i turned on the jeep and the engine turned over fine. i stopped at the stop sign while exiting the gas station, and the engine stalled and the wheel locked. this happens every time i fill up. the engine stalls for several days after fill up anytime i come to a full stop. thankfully, i hav…”

2019-06-07 · Unknown Or Other · 77,000 mi

“in august of 2018 i have my car in the dealership getting a rear wheel bearing, cv axle changed out. this year i had it in the dealership again for the same issue but different rear wheel bearing. dealership informed me then that my vehicle cross members & sub frame in both front & rear needed to be replaced and quoted me accordingly. i feel t…”

2019-05-19 · Suspension · 59,000 mi

“purchased vehicle in december, complained of loose steering from day 1 nicely, inspection sticker was put on through dealerships mechanic which i later discovered was on local news for investigation of fraud like activity, reached out to credit acceptance, no results, later discovered they have past lawsuits, investigations, court rulings against t…”

2019-04-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 55,000 mi

“jeep stalls and locks when gas tank is filled. has happened in the middle of fast moving traffic a few times with my babies in the car. very dangerous!…”

2019-04-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 106,000 mi

“after refueling the car to having a full tank of gas, a short distance later - usually less than one mile - the car suffers a severe hesitation and once stalled completely. the vehicle is always in motion and on a city street usually driving straight. it has happened many times, today being the most recent.…”

2019-02-11 · Unknown Or Other · 280,000 mi

“our 2008 jeep patriot 4 x 4 has at times cut off completely while driving. when we were getting ready to take it to a local mechanic, we had an even scarier thing happen. both rear wheels are rubbing wheel wells which means something has rusted through in the sub frame or control arms. we are 25 miles from our mechanic so now vehicle needs to be t…”

2019-02-05 · Wheels · 59,100 mi

“after filling up gas the car turns off engine then start it up and turns off while driving. very dangerous there has to be a recall on this???!!! please i am not safe driving this. i just bought this jeep a qeek ago. this happened 2x already.…”

2018-12-27 · Service Brakes · 74,850 mi

“my vehicle will sometimes not go when i press the gas. the brakes don't properly work, the 4 wheel drive lock fails, the esp light flashes, the traction control fails, and it makes it difficult to drive over 5 miles an hour. i have yet to be in an accident, but i fear it may happen. it happens immediately after starting to drive, and doesn't alw…”

2018-12-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 155,175 mi

“after refueling my vehicle, shortly thereafter (within a few minutes) my 2008 jeep patriot stalls when ideling or traveling at lower speeds. most recently the stall happened when merging onto a main road and could have resulted in a very serious accident. this is a very common occurrence in 2008 jeep patriots and needs to addressed sooner rather…”