2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 15 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
4wd! Default light came on. Took vehicle to authorized dealership for repair as according to manual. Four trips to first dealership for the initial repairs. Problem resolved told was faulty electrical connection. Since then, 4wd! And esp/bas default lights came on. Took vehicle to another authorized dealership for repairs. Waiting for results. When default occurs the 4wd is disabled w/o warning, thus, causing a hazard when driving.
After snow has melted, the maplight leaks water all over the inside. I'm concerned that there will be wiring issues for the sunroof and the light as well as anything in the dash due to the water going everywhere. Prior issues w/water leaking in the firewall and leaving an inch of water on the drivers floor (3 attempts to get it fixed) resulted in chrysler paying a portion due to being out of warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4
- Fuel system 51 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007