One problem related to sway bar has been reported for the 2008 Jeep Patriot. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Front end suspension parts were worn and about to fail. Replaced left and right lower control arms, sway bar bushings, sway bar links,bushing sway eliminator. Further driving would have caused catastrophic failure of front end. I don't understand why, with the large number of suspension issues the Patriots have not been recalled. All of the failures are occuring at very low mileages and both front and rear suspension elements are failing. All suggesting defective parts used in original manufacture.