One problem related to anti-theft controller has been reported for the 2008 Jeep Patriot. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot 4x2. The contact stated that a non-programmed key was used to start the vehicle and activated the anti-theft system. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module had failed and needed to be replace. In addition the vehicle keys needed to be re-programmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. Jo.