2008 Jeep Patriot power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Jeep Patriot — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot. While slowing the vehicle down or coming to a complete stop, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The contact took the vehicle to kearny mesa chrysler dodge jeep ram (8010 balboa ave, san diego, ca 92111, (858) 560-7100) and san diego chrysler…”
filed Dec 9, 2019
“I'm able to put my 2008 jeep patriot in gears bit when I put it into drive my veichle won't move forward. Before this happens my thermostat transmission o2 heat sensor came on and was difficult to gain speed. I would have to pull over and shut my jeep off and let it cool off before starring it back…”
filed Oct 4, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 15 | 25% |
| 2016 Patriot | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 Patriot | 50 | 16% |
| 2014 Patriot | 70 | 13% |
| 2013 Patriot | 19 | 16% |
| 2012 Patriot | 63 | 18% |
| 2011 Patriot | 53 | 16% |
| 2010 Patriot | 17 | 13% |
| 2009 Patriot | 37 | 19% |
| 2007 Patriot | 6 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Patriot
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.