2008 Jeep Patriot: common problems and reliability
An average Patriot year.
446 owner complaints, most about suspension. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 Patriot?The 2008 Jeep Patriot has 446 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Jeep Patriot vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Patriot years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the Patriot?
Across the 10 Patriot model years we track, complaint volume runs from 120 (2013) to 548 (2014). With 446 complaints, the 2008 Patriot sits above the model's median of 326.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with a strong consensus that the Patriot is an unreliable vehicle prone to frequent, costly repairs.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Patriot. See the full Patriot owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Patriot listings typically run $6,836–$10,798 across 2009 to 2017 model years.
Other Patriot model years
Compare every Patriot year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.
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