Fuel system
Filed Sep 20, 2023
The vehicle stalls after a gas fill up. Daughter was stuck in traffic. No Power steering, brakes, etc. Started back up. very dangerous. This has happened after every fill up.
- NHTSA ID
- 11545626
- Incident
- Sep 19, 2023
2008 Jeep Patriot
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 20, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 184 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Jeep Patriot, most frequently naming the fuel system, body & structure and engine categories. 39 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | 1 | 69 |
| Apr 2016 | 2 | 71 |
| May 2016 | 2 | 73 |
| Jun 2016 | 5 | 78 |
| Jul 2016 | 3 | 81 |
| Aug 2016 | 5 | 86 |
| Sep 2016 | 2 | 88 |
| Oct 2016 | 10 | 98 |
| Nov 2016 | 5 | 103 |
| Dec 2016 | 1 | 104 |
| Jan 2017 | 3 | 107 |
| Feb 2017 | 2 | 109 |
| Mar 2017 | 1 | 110 |
| Apr 2017 | 2 | 112 |
| Jun 2017 | 1 | 113 |
| Aug 2017 | 3 | 116 |
| Sep 2017 | 1 | 117 |
| Oct 2017 | 2 | 119 |
| Dec 2017 | 1 | 120 |
| Jan 2018 | 1 | 121 |
| Feb 2018 | 1 | 122 |
| Mar 2018 | 2 | 124 |
| May 2018 | 2 | 126 |
| Jun 2018 | 3 | 129 |
| Jul 2018 | 1 | 130 |
| Aug 2018 | 2 | 132 |
| Sep 2018 | 2 | 134 |
| Oct 2018 | 2 | 136 |
| Nov 2018 | 1 | 137 |
| Dec 2018 | 1 | 138 |
| Jan 2019 | 2 | 140 |
| Feb 2019 | 1 | 141 |
| Mar 2019 | 3 | 144 |
| Apr 2019 | 1 | 145 |
| May 2019 | 1 | 146 |
| Jun 2019 | 1 | 147 |
| Jul 2019 | 1 | 148 |
| Aug 2019 | 3 | 151 |
| Oct 2019 | 3 | 154 |
| Nov 2019 | 2 | 156 |
| Dec 2019 | 4 | 160 |
| Mar 2020 | 1 | 161 |
| Apr 2020 | 1 | 162 |
| Jun 2020 | 1 | 163 |
| Jul 2020 | 3 | 166 |
| Aug 2020 | 1 | 167 |
| Oct 2020 | 4 | 171 |
| Nov 2020 | 1 | 172 |
| Dec 2020 | 1 | 173 |
| Jan 2021 | 1 | 174 |
| Mar 2021 | 1 | 175 |
| Apr 2021 | 1 | 176 |
| Jul 2021 | 1 | 177 |
| Nov 2021 | 1 | 178 |
| May 2022 | 1 | 179 |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 180 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 181 |
| Jun 2023 | 1 | 182 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 183 |
| Sep 2023 | 1 | 184 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Fuel system4517.8%
- Body & structure4417.4%
- Engine3112.3%
- Suspension2610.3%
- Powertrain (other)249.5%
- Electrical239.1%
- Driver assistance145.5%
- Brakes104.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
EngineFuel system
Filed Jul 19, 2023
Car stalls after fill up. NUMEROUS online Jeep forums have noted this issue for years. There seems to be an issue with the “vapor canister”. Recall was apparently issued for 2011 model - but not older models. It is intermittent yet consistent problem over past few months. Please note that an Engine stall leaves steering wheel LOCKED and unable to maneuver car for a period until can restart. Can leave driver on a VERY DANGEROUS situation traveling at speed !
- NHTSA ID
- 11533262
- Incident
- Jul 19, 2023
Electrical
Filed Jun 13, 2023
Water leaks in through the sunroof and top racks and leaks out the dome lights inside of the car
- NHTSA ID
- 11526803
- Incident
- Jun 13, 2023
Suspension
Filed Apr 3, 2023
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
- NHTSA ID
- 11515201
- Incident
- Apr 3, 2023
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jul 23, 2022
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 patriot & both jeeps front & rear crossmembers are rusted through breaking apart.
- NHTSA ID
- 11475470
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2022
EngineFuel system
Filed May 8, 2022
UNKNOWN After I fill up on gas at different stations I had the car sputter and die after filling up til the nozzle stopped itself went to go start the car the first time it happened I got maybe half a mile down the road and stopped at a light and the car died. The second time I was at another gas station and I forgot to shut the car off because it was freezing cold felt like a negative 10 I went to go leave and thought oh crap let me shut it off for a second so the gas would register faster of what I had then if I left it on. I went to go drive away then and the car wouldn’t move I thought great what could it be well I looked down and I wasn’t “on” so I restarted the car and I could tell the car started and I sat for a few and it died. I waited a few seconds and started it again and sat for a few and then was able to go about my business. The third time I filled up and didn't think anything of it because it had been awhile since it happened but I pulled out on the street and it was at a T intersection and I was coming up and to the left well when I turned I died and the light had changed to green I was barely able to make it into the turn lane from when I coasted I shut it off and turned it back on again and we were good. Well this is what happened last night I went to the gas station filled up and sat there for a second and went to start car and it died I wait a few did it again it died. I did this like 4-5 times and I wasn't far from home so I said let's just hurry up and get home. So I got it started and I was pushing the gas as little to keep it from dying and it made it about a mile down the road and acted like it was about to shut off. I made it home sat in the driveway for about 20 mins and it acted fine.
- NHTSA ID
- 11463766
- Incident
- May 7, 2022
Airbags
Filed Nov 23, 2021
My airbag light on the dash board comes on and will not go away. I have had it twice reset and it does NOT go away. I was told that Jeep recalled their models but I cannot find a recall for the Patriot model. Why would all of their other models be recalled and not the Patriot? Does not make sense. 2008 Jeep Patriot.
- NHTSA ID
- 11441454
- Incident
- Oct 15, 2020
Electrical
Filed Jul 12, 2021
TIPM problems causing problems with wipers, blinkers. Sometimes can't turn wipers on or off. Passenger side blinkers fast blink. Changed all bulbs but didn't fix. When lights are turned on passenger blinkers fail to work.
- NHTSA ID
- 11424467
- Incident
- May 14, 2018
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
9100645
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
9100653
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
104087
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
103954
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
9100226
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
9100226
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.