2008 Jeep Patriot suspension problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Jeep Patriot — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2008 Jeep Patriot with 100,000 miles on it both front and rear subframes are completely rotted and unsafe I need some help I can't afford all this repair I'm disabled I'm working with my local mechanic I need you guys to help pay for some of this”
filed Apr 3, 2023
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 Patriot | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 Patriot | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 Patriot | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Patriot | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 Patriot | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 Patriot | 55 | 17% |
| 2010 Patriot | 15 | 11% |
| 2009 Patriot | 38 | 20% |
| 2007 Patriot | 9 | 10% |
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.