2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (22) · Structure (10) · Power Train (10)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
80 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-09-03 · campaign 10E043000 · 294 vehicles
Defect: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Fix: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Service bulletins (36)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Showing the 6 most recent of 36 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 115,000 mi“each time after fueling up the vehicle, it stalls out. this has happened twice within a week of each other on a city street after leaving the gas station. the first time my foot was on the brake and the car stalled out. the next time the car was in motion and stalled. this is a frightening and commonly cited issue with patriot owners.…”
2019-04-01 · Unknown Or Other“i purchased my 2008 jeep patriot and found out it has a rotted crossmember subframe. upon research i found out jeep knew it had this issue in high salt areas and were responsible for fixing it. i tried to get it fixed at hartley's dealership in newport maine and they said the company is no longer honoring the repair, depite the incredible safety is…”
2019-01-24 · Structure:body · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot fwd. while the vehicle was undergoing an oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that there was a hole in the subframe and the vehicle should not be driven. bob boyd chrysler jeep ram (2810 n columbus dr, lancaster, oh 43130) was contacted by phone. the manufacturer was notified of th…”
2018-09-17 · Steering“terrible crunchy sound. the jeep does not feel safe to drive. loud crunch and cracking sounds when car is barely even moving and i try to turn either direction. a mechanic said the crossmember is rusted through. (he said the jeep needed to co to the junk yard)…”
2018-09-02 · Structure:body · 127,000 mi“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 r…”
2018-06-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 75,000 mi“my 2008 jeep patriot hesitates, sputters, and stalls a few minute after i fill it up. if i don't fill it all the way, it does not stall (and i never top-off when filling). i have started the practice of only filling 3/4 or pulling over in the gas station to let the car stall at idle before proceeding. when i first noticed the issue a few months ag…”
2018-04-30 · Wheels · 157,000 mi“front end cross member completely rusted out and axle nuts and lug nuts frozen in place. m just total rust in front end resulting in frailer to be derivable. i was on the road and the front end wobbled and i had to have it towed home…”
2018-02-26 · Unknown Or Other · 88,000 mi“i was driving on the highway and the car began to shake, so i took it to a jeep mechanic. the front and rear crossmembers are rotted to hell on my 2008 jeep patriot. i have taken it to multiple jeep dealerships that have recommended it be replaced, and jeep would not cover it because they said it had to be even worse. now i believe my warranty is e…”
2017-08-30 · Unknown Or Other · 40,000 mi“it was driving fine now my jeep doesnt have reverse and it only goes forward but slowly. my jeep only has 40000 miles on it, why has the transmission broken so fast.…”
2017-04-02 · Engine“takata recall battery light/ altinator…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.