2008 Jeep Patriot structure problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2008 Jeep Patriot — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front and rear crossmembers are rusted through. Replaced front subframe for $1008.00 in 2021. Available for inspection. Could come to a complete stop if it breaks. Confirmed by independent service center. Not inspected yet. Front squeak heard 2021. Rear squeak heard 2022. This is my 2nd jeep…”
filed Jul 23, 2022
“I made a u-turn in my vehicle on a town street , as I completed the u-turn the vehicles rear suspension broke. The broken suspension made the vehicle feel like it was going over a rumble strip, the suspension being broke made the wheels turn in towards the wheel wells where it rubbed and eventually…”
filed Jul 7, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 Patriot | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 Patriot | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Patriot | 14 | 3% |
| 2013 Patriot | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 Patriot | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 Patriot | 51 | 16% |
| 2010 Patriot | 11 | 8% |
| 2009 Patriot | 48 | 25% |
| 2007 Patriot | 5 | 5% |
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.