2008 Jeep Patriot FWD power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am the original owner of this vehicle, and a condition of low idle stalling has become progressively worse over my 8 years of ownership. The vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition, and all regular maintenance has been completed and documented. In wet or damp conditions the vehicle regularly…”
filed Apr 13, 2016
“This problem first happened a few years ago when I was driving on the interstate highway at 65 mph. It was summertime and it was about 80 degrees. I had bought the vehicle used about 6 months earlier in the fall. As I was driving the engine began to make a "whining out" noise and suddenly began to…”
filed Jul 28, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Patriot FWD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Patriot FWD | 4 | 18% |
| 2009 Patriot FWD | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 Patriot FWD | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD
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.