2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

22Engine complaints

12.9%Of all 171 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM47 · 27.5%

SUSPENSION37 · 21.6%

STEERING24 · 14%

ENGINE22 · 12.9%

POWER TRAIN17 · 9.9%

Share of the 171 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 overview page.

What owners report

“FOR THE PAST YEAR OR SO, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEM POSTED ON THE JEEP PATRIOT FORUMS UNDER THIS LINK (HTTP://WWW.JEEPPATRIOT.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=271689). HAPPENS 95% OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 10761286 — filed 09/03/2015

“CAR WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY APPROX 50 MPH AND LOST POWER AND TURNED OFF. JEEP WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM OR PROVIDE PARTS.”NHTSA complaint 10669100 — filed 12/30/2014

“MY CAR STALLS FREQUENTLY AFTER FILLING IT UP WITH GAS. THE LOCAL DEALER HAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP SENSOR IS BACKORDERED AND…”NHTSA complaint 10664006 — filed 12/12/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4: 22 of 171 complaints on file (12.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 have in total?

171 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.