2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 21 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. The contact fell asleep while driving at an unknown speed and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was flipped thirteen times as the entire roof separated from the vehicle. The contact was reported inured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was declared destroyed and towed to a salvage lot. The contact stated that the roof separation was a severe safety risk. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep patriot 4x4. While driving greater than 40 MPH with both rear windows opened, the undercarriage of the vehicle shakes violently. The contact is unable to see oncoming traffic through the side mirror and the noise is unbearable. The manufacturer took a report and stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner; therefore, they would not assist. The dealer agreed with the manufacturer and found no failures. The failure mileage was 4,506 and current mileage was 5,622.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4
- Fuel system 51 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
Body & structure problems in other years
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007