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2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 electrical system problems

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X49% of all complaints for this model year.

15
Electrical System complaints
9%
share of all complaints
72,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 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…

    filed Dec 27, 2018

  • The car cuys in an out almost limeit going to shut off. Then the check engine light will come on an flash an ding . Shortly after while drivi g the esp comes on cuts out lime goi g to die then engine dies driving or parked

    filed Jul 14, 2016

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • 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…

    9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
  • 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…

    9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
  • 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…

    08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
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Electrical System problems in other Patriot 4X4 years

YearReportsShare
2010 Patriot 4X413%
2009 Patriot 4X447%
2007 Patriot 4X4129%
Patriot 4X4 electrical system problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.