general problems of the 2008 Jeep Patriot - part 1

Water leaks in through the sunroof and top racks and leaks out the dome lights inside of the car.

My rear passenger side axle broke. And it needed a sway bar link for the same side. I bought a new axle and sway bar link. My mechanic took off my tire to fix the parts and said that the frame or sub frame is completely corroded and unable to hold the sway bar link because there is no place to attach it. Yesterday I went to the store and the new axle broke while driving. Very unsafe and when I bought this vehicle in may 2018 I was not told about it. I had the Jeep inside a shop to fix my slave cylinder in Nov. 2019 and a few other things and they never even told me how bad it looked under the vehicle. I have called Jeep customer service and was told there is no recall on my Jeep. But when I did some research everyone has had the same issue I am having. There was a recall on all Jeeps for the sub frame rusting out. And every customer said Jeep wouldn't help.

I was going down fern valley road in louisville, ky and someone in front of me slammed on their brakes and to avoid collision I slammed on mine. I heard a crunch and when I took off my driver side tire sounded like it was squealing so I pulled off to the side of the road to see what was wrong. My driver side tire was cocked sideways and the passenger side was straight. I didn't know what had happened yet so I just got it towed. It appears the subframe has snapped due to a large amount of rust.

I'm able to put my 2008 Jeep Patriot in gears bit when I put it into drive my veichle won't move forward. Before this happens my thermostat transmission O2 heat sensor came on and was difficult to gain speed. I would have to pull over and shut my Jeep off and let it cool off before starring it back and was fine after the sensor went off.

In August of 2018 I have my car in the dealership getting a rear wheel bearing, cv axle changed out. This year I had it in the dealership again for the same issue but different rear wheel bearing. Dealership informed me then that my vehicle cross members & sub frame in both front & rear needed to be replaced and quoted me accordingly. I feel that the sub frames & cross members have been rusty since I purchased the vehicle used from this dealership in 2015. When I found information on the x69 extended warranty for this exact rust issue, I feel that I have been taken a fool that the dealership neglected to alert me in 2018 when my warranty expired at the end of the year, just to bring it up again in 2019 to make a buck. I contacted Chrysler as well (6-3-19). They feigned their vip system was down and couldn't look up dealership info??? they said they would call me back and even had my contact information on hand (how can they have that info just from me name or VIN?) Chrysler still hasn't called me back. I am pissed about this.

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 honoring the repair, depite the incredible safety issue this causes. The vehicle can literally break in half and kill someone yet they haven't done a full recall? they did an extended warranty for it that has expired before I was informed about it. How are they not being held responsible for the safety issues they are having in so many of their vehicles? I feel like they should be recalled.

Just bought used Jeep 2 days ago, filled tank up with gas, pulled out onto highway, stalled out and Jeep died, almost hit by on coming vehicle, thankfully she had enough time to stop and give me the finger. Sat there for a few minutes with hazards on, cursing my luck as I've only had this Jeep for 5 hours and had to be in work in 20 min. Prayed and started the Jeep right up and on to work. Coming home same night decided to take on interstate to see how it would do at 65-70 mph and holy moly the steering wheel was vibrating like one of the massage chairs in the mall. Come to find out on forums that Jeep owners are aware of the gas issue (dealer doesn't know or neglected to tell us) as we are first time Jeep owners. The vibrating steering wheel --- well that seems to be a known issue too, but our VIN doesn't seem to be on the recall list even though I live in PA and fall into the covered years. I am bringing car back to dealership I purchased from to have them correct the issues. We have a 30day 1000 mile warranty. Lets see how much of a fuss I have to make over this. Filling gas tank and stalling out on highway I'd say that is a safety issue. Vibrating steering wheel could fall under the x69 extended warranty---will know more on Monday.

08 Jeep Patriot cuts off when stopping to make turns, at traffic lights etc. Very dangerous when on-coming traffic. When fueling pump clicks off every few cents.

Vehicle began jerking on acceleration with loud noise in rear. Took to mechanic and was told that the vehicle was not safe to drive due to the fact that the sub frame was rusted out. The mechanic that there was severe crossmember corrosion and to stop driving immediately.

Our 2008 Jeep Patriot 4 x 4 has at times cut off completely while driving. When we were getting ready to take it to a local mechanic, we had an even scarier thing happen. Both rear wheels are rubbing wheel wells which means something has rusted through in the sub frame or control arms. We are 25 miles from our mechanic so now vehicle needs to be towed into town to even be checked out. We need to find out if the extended warranty for rust and corrosion will cover our vehicle. There are currently 280,000 miles on the vehicle which has been heavily driven in a "salt belt" state of maryland for work duties.

Gas tank: he problem is from the fuel tank rollover valve. You can only pump $5-10 worth of gas. Keeps stopping and doesn't allow you to continuously pump fuel into the tank.

After refilling the gas tank the car will jerk suddenly and or stall while driving. The problem will stop after the car drives for a mile or so. This will happen while the car is in motion or halted (at a traffic light or before pulling into traffic). In particular I have been pulling into traffic and had the car not move forward or slowly roll forward. I have also been at traffic lights, and when I press the accelerator the car will not move. There are no warning lights before the car stalls/jerks. After the car is driven around for a short period of time the stalling and jerking does not occur again. I have had the car for a year and at first did not notice anything wrong with the jerking. However, it did stall several times before this complaint.

It was driving fine now my Jeep doesnt have reverse and it only goes forward but slowly. My Jeep only has 40000 miles on it, why has the transmission broken so fast.

Entire subframe and crossmember rusted beyond repair, needs complete replacement. I noticed an odd clinking sound when driving over even the smallest of bumps, or when turning. I took it in to have the brakes checked and when the mechanic lifted it, I was told the entire underside was covered in rust! I heard of the crossmember extended warranty so I took it to mac haik Jeep for a diagnosis, they told me 3 - 5k to replace all parts, that only the crossmember would be covered under the warranty. They advised me to buy a new car.

I was driving on the highway and the car began to shake, so I took it to a Jeep mechanic. The front and rear crossmembers are rotted to hell on my 2008 Jeep Patriot. I have taken it to multiple Jeep dealerships that have recommended it be replaced, and Jeep would not cover it because they said it had to be even worse. Now I believe my warranty is expired and it looks as if it is going to crumble any day now. I really wish Jeep would have just did the right thing and swapped it out. It really makes me nervous and I am going to most likely have it replaced out of my pocket just to rest assured. It only has 93,000 miles on it, I have never seen a car fall apart so fast.

Cradle frame assembly is completely rusted and replacement cost quoted as $1500, or the vehicle will not pass pennsylvania inspection.

I bought this Jeep used and the first time it rained, water came in from the sunroof into the car, there was water in the dome lights, running out of the headliner, running through the electrical components. Now I see that this is a known issue with this model but Chrysler has not recalled or done anything to correct in the current model year. I am afraid fo rmy safety driving this vehicle with water coming in contact with electronics or water coming into my face, on my steering wheel while driving causing a distraction. I hope the nthsa will help and force the mfr to fix this for all of us Jeep owners.

At any gas pump I go to I can only put in about a gallon or so before the pump shuts off or overflows. It does this repeatedly until I have filled my tank. I have seen people with the same issue with Patriots in forums and no one can seem to pinpoint an issue other than replacing the gas tank. I believe the issue is with a faulty valve in the gas tank. I maintain my vehicle and do not believe I should be having this issue. I would appreciate any help or feedback. Thanks for your time.

My front crossmember / sub frame is rotted out . Contacted Jeep they are aware of problem because they warranted 2007 models but not 2008 . Front engine cradle has huge holes in it . Design flaw cause the ac drips right on frame causing rust . Dealership said no setrvice bulletin issued but they lied . Finally got a good quote to have fixed gonna cost 775 to fix . I have also changed my front suspension components 3 times . Ball joints , tie rods etc and the other parts . Only saving grace is its paid for and lifetime power train warranty .

My 2008 Patriot's front crossmember is rusting through. Chrysler has extended the warranty to cover this exact problem on the 2007 Patriots, but has not acknowledged the problem on the 2008 model. The crossmember supports the engine and transmission. If it were to fail in motion the results would be catastrophic.

Purchased vehicle used 11/2015; first leak in rear compartment light fixture 12/26/2015. 1/24/2016; new leak in front compartment light fixture. Seriously, isn't this all one system? if checked thoroughly, shouldn't this have failed 12/2015? very disappointed with dealership. Now an additional fee and loss of time on my part.

I am driving a new to me Patriot 2008 and am having water leaking in to interior from rear/hatch door. It's a holiday weekend, so will have to wait till Monday to contact dealership where it was originally purchased.

I was at my mechanic getting my 2008 Jeep Patriot serviced when he called me into the shop to look at the rust issue that the k frame has. The rust has already began to make holes in the structure which were not there at my last change 3 months ago. I began to research the problem and found that it seems to be quite common, so much that they have extended the 2007 Patriot warranty. I contacted the dealership to see if there were any open recalls on my Patriot and he told me that there wasn't. This is not normal wear and tear even at just under 105,000 miles. The information that I have read online mentions a manufacture flaw that has the a/c drain over the frame. This leaves the owner with a costly repair that is Jeeps fault. While the Jeep was in the air on the lift we inspected the rest of the under body everything else was rust free but I have enclosed pictures taken today on the lift.

Severe leaking out of sunroof, ceiling, and windshield of car.

The tpms sensor nut broke off the sensor itself. This left a hole in the rim where the sensor/stem should be since there was nothing holding it once the tire started losing air, rapidly, it fell in the tire and ruined the tire and resulted in a instant flat. This is the second time on a second tire that this has happened to in the two and a half years I have this vehicle. Jeep needs to do a recall or get rid of the so called safety precaution and go back to the basics of a rubber steam and no sensor. This is a severe safety hazard as you have almost no time to slow down and try to get off the road before the tire is toast.

The sub frame is rusted out due to location of a/c drain. If it breaks steering control will be lost. I am a retired, certified, master mecanic and I affirm that this is a manufactures problem on all the cars built on this platform.

Engine craddle/ frame rusted thru. Problem found on Jeep Patriots a nd Dodge calipers. Bad design because ac drains onto rusted out area, I am a PA inspection mechanic so I know this should not happen. Danger is if crossmember breaks steerig control will be lost.

Took my Jeep in for yearly inspection and the mechanic said the cradle frame was almost completely rusted out. Through research I found that the 2007 models were given an extended warranty on this problem but when I contacted Jeep I was told my 2008 model was not part of that, even though I have the exact same problem. I live in the snow belt of north western PA. And have never had a rust issue like this before. Mechanic said I was lucky that the engine and transmission didn't fall out while I was on the road.

Upon taking my wife's Jeep Patriot for the yearly inspection in western pennsylvania, I was told that the vehicle has a rusted out and rotted crossmember and would not be able to be driven any longer. I was given a 10 day period to have the vehicle repaired or the vehicle would be totally inoperable. I contacted both ron lewis automotive service dept. In addition to Chrysler. Ron lewis checked the VIN number and said that there were no outstanding bulletins for this repair. In addition, Chrysler did not offer to compensate for the repair. I assumed that I would have to pay the entire cost for the repair . Having the service dept lie to me about there being no recall is a serious matter. This could have cost me my life by being given misinformation by the dealership service dept. . In addition, I had noticed the snapping noise within the first six months of ownership of my new Jeep Patriot but was told by the service dept at ron lewis that everything was fine.

I purchased the vehicle from jeff schmitt auto group in beavercreek, ohio in March 2014. I took it in for it's regularly scheduled oil change on December 22, 2014. The mechanic noticed a gaping, rusted hole in the subframe and was very concerned for my safety in driving the vehicle any further. He indicated that this amount of deterioration and rust would take well over a year to occur. I've only owned the vehicle for 9 months and my limited warranty was only good for 6 months. It was also noted that the control arms were brand new as they still had the tags attached. These were installed prior to my purchase of the vehicle. I contacted the dealership and they were very unwilling to help. I've filed a complaint with the better business bureau as well as contacted an attorney to assist me in having the dealership repair my vehicle as it was sold in an unsafe condition and not for its intended purpose.

I recently bought a 2008 Jeep Patriot in florida and got on the highway to go head home to mississippi the day after purchase and experienced a problem with the vehicle. I picked up speed in the vehicle and noticed it started to make a noise so I slowed down. I picked up speed again and the vehicle was making the noise and slowing down once again. I tried to pick up speed again and the car been to slow all the way down only going about 40 to 50 mph. Then I noticed a light come on. I was on the highway and the car would not go any faster than 40 to 60 mph I then pulled over. I looked under the hood there was no smoke and didn't look to be any overheating and the car was not hot. I waited a while drove to mississippi took it to a Chrysler Jeep dealership and was told it was the transmission.

1. My daughter took her car in because it would not start and the mechanic told her the transmission was going. He finally got it started and she limped it home. July 22nd 2. My daughter was driving to work one week later and her car lost power and shut down on the highway, I called aaa and had it towed to dealer. August 2nd. He kept it for a week testing for issues. 3. I drove the car to work and when I tried to go home it would not start. I towed it to a Jeep dealer who figured out the problem and charged me $390. 00 to fix it. August 15.

I was driving along about 45 when my tie rod went. Barely escaped crashing my car. Front tire turned side ways, leaving my car squalling uncontrollable down hill. Thank god there wasn't other vehicles around me, or driving any faster than I was! neighbor came rushing out hearing the squealing from my tires, thinking there had been accident! so so scary. It could have killed me! tie rod were replaced just over a year ago, and again they are failing. I'm scared to drive it!! I've replace the tires three times in three years! rotors, break pads, ball joints. It's a money pit! se problems keep repeating. Something needs to be done! before someone dies!!.

On a return trip back home on the interstate, the transmission started making a "whining" noise. Almost sounds like a vacuum line is loose, or has come off. Only happens on acceleration or deceleration. Still shifts properly and smoothly, but now makes noise. Several days later, and the noise is still there, but no loss in speed, mpg, or shifting quality. As long as you keep a constant speed, the noise isn't there, but it appears on acceleration and deceleration. Very perplexed.

I was driving over the bridge going 40 mph and I notice that the etc light came on. I attempted to turn off the vehicle, wait a few minutes and turn the vehicle back on. The etc light came back on. I had the vehicle towed to the repair facility and service advisor told me that my throttle body went out. The service advisor indicated that none of the dealerships have the part and none of the auto parts have an aftermarket. The service advisor indicated that there is a national back order of 18000 and they don’t know when I can get as part of my vehicle. I called Jeep cac and they told me that there is nothing that they can do. This is the first time I owned a Jeep vehicle and very upset. Of all the vehicles that I owned, I never heard that the dealership not having the part in stock.