2008 Honda CR-V vs 2008 Jeep Patriot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Jeep Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 961 | 185 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 97 | 39 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,650 mi | 96,265 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Jeep Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 325 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 218 | 23 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 200 | 0 |
| Structure | 93 | 44 |
| Steering | 70 | 10 |
| Suspension | 37 | 26 |
| Power Train | 37 | 25 |
| Engine | 23 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 30 | 50 |
| Stalling | 23 | 47 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 7 |
2008 Honda CR-V
2008 Jeep Patriot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.