2008 Jeep Patriot FWD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD, and owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 54,850 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Each time after fueling up the vehicle, it stalls out. This has happened twice within a week of each other on a city street after leaving the gas station. The first time my foot was on the brake and t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
“I purchased my 2008 jeep patriot and found out it has a rotted crossmember subframe. Upon research i found out jeep knew it had this issue in high salt areas and were responsible for fixing it. I trie”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2019 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Jeep Patriot (Patriot 2WD, Patriot 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–23 / 22–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Jeep Patriot FWD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Patriot FWD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Patriot FWD | 0 | 35 |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD | 0 | 90 |
| 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD | 0 | 24 |
| 2010 Jeep Patriot FWD | 0 | 22 |
Checking a specific 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD
How do I know if my 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.