Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2008 Jeep Patriot. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel pump (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems |
Electronic throttle control failure. While traveling on interstate 8 in arizona warning light came on resulting in engine running rough and brakes not operating correctly. When taken to dealer in yuma, ariz (fisher Jeep) I was told to shut it off and see if it would reset on it's own. Read details...
Whenever the vehicle is parked with the front end at even a slight incline it will not start. This occurs whether or not the gas tank is full and it's annoying. I have to shake the car in order to get gas to the fuel pump and get it to start. Read details...
My Jeep Patriot cuts off and to this date, I haven't received an answer on the cause of this problem. I purchased a new alternator and a battery and that did not solve that issue. On November 29, 2013, I drove the car from stamford, CT to bridgeport, CT. Read details...