2008 Jeep Patriot FWD suspension problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 tried to get it fixed at hartley's dealership in newport maine and they said the company is no longer…”
filed Apr 1, 2019
“Front end cross member completely rusted out and axle nuts and lug nuts frozen in place. M just total rust in front end resulting in frailer to be derivable. I was on the road and the front end wobbled and I had to have it towed home”
filed Apr 30, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Patriot FWD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Patriot FWD | 5 | 23% |
| 2009 Patriot FWD | 6 | 25% |
| 2007 Patriot FWD | 17 | 49% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Patriot FWD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.