general problems of the 2008 Jeep Patriot

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 issue since it only happens when I fill up the gas tank. I decided this morning to look for other Jeep owners with the same problem and found a forum that dates back to over 3 years ago with people having the same problem. Apparently, their findings have led to the gas tank needing to be replaced in part to a faulty part that sits on/in the gas tank. In the past, I've had to time traffic lights in order to make it through without stalling but obviously that didn't work today. Typically, this is only an issue when I'm driving at slower speeds or in stop/go traffic. Also, the steering wheel locks up and is very hard to turn to get out of the way of traffic. Often times, the Jeep doesn't start right away. You have to rev the engine and then put in drive quickly and take off or it stalls again. In the forum, several people have tried to replace parts for quick fixes without any success. This should obviously be something the car makers should fix without passing the cost along to the owner.

After filling up gas the car turns off engine then start it up and turns off while driving. Very dangerous there has to be a recall on this???!!! please I am not safe driving this. I just bought this Jeep a qeek ago. This happened 2x already.

After fueling the Jeep it stalls when the next idle or two occurs. For example, after fueling, the Jeep is driven and stalls at the first stop light. Sometimes it occurs when trying to pull away from the gas station. It is very dangerous as the steering wheel locks up and you have to stop the vehicle and restart it in traffic. It only happens when fueling the tank to full. This is a safety issue as it could cause an accident pulling out into traffic from the gas station. It happens every time the tank is filled up.

After filling up the gas tank the vehicle jerks wildly, several times the vehicle has shut off in the middle of the highway and almost caused a wreck, I am terrified I'll end up causing an accident or possibly killing someone. The issue my mechanic said is in the vapor/fuel separator valve that goes to the charcoal box.

After filling the gas tank the vehicle shuts off within a mile when idling. It does it at red lights and at low speeds.

Terrible crunchy sound. The Jeep does not feel safe to drive. Loud crunch and cracking sounds when car is barely even moving and I try to turn either direction. A mechanic said the crossmember is rusted through. (he said the Jeep needed to CO to the junk yard).

Front end cross member completely rusted out and axle nuts and lug nuts frozen in place. M just total rust in front end resulting in frailer to be derivable. I was on the road and the front end wobbled and I had to have it towed home.

After refueling the Patriot I drove approximately 1/4 mile and the vehicle bucked, shuddered and shut off. The steering wheel locked in place and since there was no vacuum pressure the breaks we're not very effective. I was able to restart the vehicle after putting it in nuetral while on the entrance ramp to an interstate. This was the second time this had happened and until now I did not know they incidents were connected. The first time it occurred I had just refueled and was pulling up at a stop light and it turned off while I was stopping for the light.

Have had my Jeep for 6 years its always stalling I took it to Jeep Chrysler Dodge, firestone nobody can figure out whats wrong; it actually turns itself off and nobody knows why. This is dangerous this car needs a recall. I have read that 2012 models do this same thing but this one does it too. Also the sunroof leaks as well and the rainwater goes into the lights. I would never recommend a Jeep to anybody ever again, these cars are not safe and no one cares about this problem. I have paid to get it looked at but they don't know how to fix it, I have been told it probably needs a system update there is nothing wrong but yet my car turns itself off all the time going down the highway at speeds 65 miles an hour the engine stalls and shuts off the sunroof has leaked and poured inside the Jeep since the day I had it it's a very dangerous vehicle it needs to please be investigated.

After filling up gas at half a tank the car stalls trying to shut off after driving a short distance so there's no power to steer or brake safely in traffic. At stops, the car will shut off.

Rear differential failed. The entire differential was replaced by Jeep through unlimited powertrain warranty. Problem solved. -the frame and body begun to rust. The problem started to appear when the car was less than 5 years old. The problem was brought up to Jeep. Jeep declined to fix or address the problem. -engine stalls every 11 seconds. Faulty code shows: p2107: throttle actuator control module processor. The throttle module was replaced twice. Problem persists. The engine completely shuts down while driving. Very unsafe due to loss of steering. Currently, the car is not driveable - problem not fixed. Request research help.

On July 13, 2016, I took my Jeep in to our local dealer for an oil change. When picking up my Jeep, I was told by the service writer that they discovered the k frame (crossover in front of vehicle) was rusted through and would very soon need to be replaced. If it was not replaced, it would be a safety hazard! I am aware that Chrysler extended the warranty on the 2007 Jeep Patriot to 10 years for this same exact problem. The 2007 and 2008 models use the same frame and design. They did not extend the coverage for the 2008 model. This is a defective design causing a significant safety risk. I have approximately 105,000 miles on my Jeep.

After filling my 2008 Patriot up with fuel the engine will cut off and the steering wheel locks up , today my 2008 Jeep Patriot stalled in heavy traffic. Lucky I was not hit. Something needs to be done this is very dangerous.

After fueling vehicle when driving away the Jeep will stutter and shut off. The steering wheel will lock. This has happened when driving down a busy street. This usually happens a few minutes after fueling but has happened a day after.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel jerked to the left. In addition the vehicle was making abnormal noise. The vehicle towed to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sub frame is corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Tw.

Subframe is rusted out due to location of a/c drain. If it breaks steering control will be lost. This was found during routine inspection. 2007 and earlier models have been recalled.

I have 3 parts problem of my car. 1. ) my steering wheel are not in the perfect balance. Normal steering wheel face 12 oclock but slightly turning to right about 12:30 or 1 oclock position,so when I run at slow speed about 5 mph it turn right about 3 second and when you run it at high speed more worse. 2. ) my 2 bearing part is worn out I guess,because I notice that I run at 55 or 60 mph at freeway it make alot of noise like rumbling sound feels like falling apart. The effected part is on the passenger side on the right and the other one is on the back side on the left both of them need to replce soon as possible this request is urgent for my family saftey I have 1 years old daughter riding with me and my wife. 3. ) my last compalint is my car brake this is scary I ever experience I cant really hardly discribe. Many of day I drove my car run at speed of 25 or 30 mph and when I hit the bump and press the brakes the brake goes all the way its feel like shaking and the brakes barely touch the floor its happen many time so dangerious I check my brake dot oil it was good perfect level. And I also complaint my car body part the hood,the back fender right side and left rusty,dent & scratches hopefully I can get a help soon.

I bought a new 2008 Jeep Patriot, that I park in garage in winter in the evening when not driving, this past summer (2015), I took my Jeep to get inspected and the mechanic at the garage said he can not pass it due to the rusted out sub frame that holds the steering, and front end parts; I called the Jeep dealer and they said they have the $600. 00 dollar part on hand, which means to me that this is a common part that is failing. Since it is a box frame piece it appears that either the part was not cleaned or plated on the inside correctly, since these parts are rusting out from the inside to outside, and by the time you see the rust it is to late and rusted though causing a danger in frame and steering all within just a few years ( 6). All together this was a $900. 00 dollar job to fix.

I was leaving work and the car started just fine but then as I was starting to drive it stalled out. It started back up just fine and then did the same thing. This went on several times. And when it stalls out, my power steering is gone and it is hard to get it to a safe stop. I am worried if I take it out on the road it will stall out and cause an accident. I have read several reviews of this problem with recalls on the 2009 model but not the 2008.

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. I was driving at a speed of 50 mph and all of a sudden, the car started making a noise as if something was clogged in the fuel system. The car would not drive over a speed over 15 mph. The very next day, I had the car checked and there is a computer malfunction in the fuel injection system. He stated that only a Jeep dealer would be able to assist me. The second incident happened on January 14, 2014 and the car did the same exact issue with the noise (clogged) and the car began to jerk. At the time, I was in new rochelle, NY and I drove straight to advance auto located on main street. The technician assisted me and hooked the car up to the scanner and it gave me a code of p2017. I purchased some fuel injection cleaner to see if that could help me out. I drove approximately 4-5 miles and the car died. I called my insurance company to see if I can get the car towed to stamford, CT. I was told by the technician and mechanic that Jeep Patriot have a recall on the fuel/propulsion system. I've also had suspension issues on several occasions. It began in July of 2013. The car has poor steering and I have to constantly get wheel alignments and change the front tires. I researched online and found that the Jeep Patriot have a ton of safety recalls on the 2008 model. I have a scheduled tow to have the car serviced at the Jeep dealer. I would like the recall issue to be honored. I have never received notification on any recalls by the manufacture. This is a major concern for me and my family. I do want to incur any injuries or fatalities. I am paying a car note on this vehicle and I feel as I've been robbed!.

Passenger ball joint / lower control arm shot at 28,500. Jeep won't take care of the problem!.

Driving down the highway at 50 mph and the car stalls leaving no power stering. This has been happening for the past 2 years. Last time I lost control an had a accident . Very dangerus . Please how do you correct the problem someone going to get killed.

At 62k miles I had to replace my driver side lower control arm assembly costing me $300 and no help from Chrysler or my dealership. Now at 93k miles and a year and half later, I need both lower control arms replaced. The estimate for them both replaced is $715. That's over $1000 for something that Chrysler knows about and does nothing to assist their customers. I purchased this car brand new, even ordered from the factory, using the discount my company has with them, we get the preferred price being a supplier for their bearings and this is the quality I get? why even put the best bearings in the world on the Jeep if you use garbage to support the wheel?.

At about 15,000 miles we started to here "clunking" when driving the car, had it in several times for sun roof leaks and had the dealer take a look, but they could never find anything. This week had it in for the 5-year check up and in the notes it stated that the front control arms are bad. Did a search to find out more details and came across all these posts from other users. Looks like I'm now stuck with a large repair, similar to other users, for something that was an issue early on. All the miles have been highway miles. Not at all happy right now. If they were aware of the issue early on, why was it not found and repaired during that warranty period?.

I purchased a used Jeep Patriot with 32,952 miles on it. Previous owner had been told to replace front lower ball joints. I was told the front wheels could fall off at any time. Dealership replaced them for me along with rotors. Original tires had to be replaced because of defective ball joints, but the new ones are already showing wear. The dealer & 2 other shops said with such low mileage it should not have this problem. After ball joints/rotors were replaced the problem was worse. Not only was a ball joint still bad but I was told that both control arms are bad and need replaced. Now, after being replaced once (now just over 33,400 miles on the Jeep) I am told it is not safe to drive over about 40mph because still a wheel could fall off.

Severe vibration in the steering. Right and left lower control arms bad and had to be replaced.

I have read many other people on here with the same issue and my mechanic said my model Jeep was known for this, but after hitting a curb my wheel and suspension parts holding it on let the front right tire, rim and all fall completely off. After getting it to the mechanic and having him putting it on the lift he told me I couldn't drive the car even after the front right was fixed b/c the car was a danger to myself and others. I was told the front ball joints which hold the suspension together and keep the wheels on the tires were completely worn out and the tires could fall off at any moment. He told me he had this issue many times with my model car and didn't understand it. I bought the car used a year and half ago with 45,000 miles or so. Once the mechanic did change the ball joints, he told me something even worse. . . He could tell since they were not factory ball joints, that they had already been replaced by the previous owner. Therefore, the factory set needed to be replaced sometime before I bought the car, and a year or so after the replacement ball joints (the parts that hold you tires on so they don't fall off driving 60 mph down the highway and kill you and others) were put on, a new replacement set had to be added. This is a serious and scary issue that needs to be addressed!.

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 I am concerned that it may happen when he is driving and cause an accident. This is very dangerous. Many people have complained about it, and NHTSA must do something about it and hold chryslter/Jeep responsible.

On 9/23/2011, I was driving 15-20 mph when a Dodge charger struck my Jeep on my driverside door causing my Jeep to lose control and roll completely. My side airbags did not deploy causing a concussion. I have some memory loss and back and neck injuries. My Jeep rolled onto a median causing the roof to cave in from the center of the car to the passenger side during the roll over.

2008 Jeep Patriot front ball joint needed replaced at 46,000 miles.

Severe ratting in the front end of my 2008 Jeep Patriot. I took it to a garage to have it looked at and they said the ball joints were bad the vehicle has 66000 miles. After reserching it online and over a 500 complaints in chat forms for the same thing I found that Chrysler had a rrt 08-070 for improper torque on the lower a arm bolt. I further reserched it and found that this bolt is an mvss bolt that was incorrectly torqued. I called the dealership to confirm the rrt and the said my VIN was not included. I called Chrysler and got the runaround that the vehicle milage could of been the issue. There were many posts on Jeep Patriot. Com stating they had the same problems on the same year and make models. One post stated they pulled out of the dealrship after the vehicle was repaired and the front tire fell off. My wife and grandson do alot of traveling in the vehicle and I would hate for them to be traveling and hit a pot hole and the bolt shear off because of chryslers not wanting to make a recall on the vehicle. I worked 14 years as a quality engineer in the automovtive business for a teir 2 supplier and Chrysler would have no problem on making a recall on a part that was produced by our company and make us pay for it. I think there should be a recall on this issue because of the safety issue at hand with the front wheel assembly a arm bolt breaking and the assembly falling off.