2008 Jeep Patriot steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Jeep Patriot — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car stalls within the first minute or so of driving after filling gas tank to shutoff. When the engine dies, so does the power steering, creating a very dangerous situation. Happens consistently. Began several years ago but I lived with it by not filling tank to full. Now my son drives the car, and…”
filed Apr 27, 2021
“After filling up my gas tank this morning, my car sputtered and stalled in the middle of an intersection immediately after I left gas station. I was yielding to turn left to enter the northbound lanes of I-69. I have had this issue for quite awhile now and my mechanic hasn't been able to find an…”
filed Oct 28, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 Patriot | 24 | 5% |
| 2015 Patriot | 29 | 9% |
| 2014 Patriot | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Patriot | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 Patriot | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 Patriot | 19 | 6% |
| 2010 Patriot | 14 | 10% |
| 2009 Patriot | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 Patriot | 8 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Patriot
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.