2008 Jeep Patriot Jeep Patriot 2008

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2008 Jeep Patriot repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (34%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (6%)

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2008 Jeep Patriot brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

20000 mi Faulty brake switch. Could not shift from Park and brake lights intermittent. Brake switch replaced in less than 45 mins and problem corrected 
12000 mi

US $40
Brake squeak  
52700 mi replacing the caliper mounting bracket the bolts were seized 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

95005 mi

US $856
Replace front brake pads, Replace rear brake pads, calipers, and brake lines.  
60400 mi

US $300
Traction control, ABS, 4x4, and ESP lights all illuminated. Driven to dealer next morning and found to be a wheel sensor malfunction. Wheel senser was replaced. 
86600 mi

US $300
Brake caliper locked up, couldn't remove brake pad, had to be replaced. 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

56000 mi

US $500
The ABS sensor in one of the rear wheel bearings failed, causing the 4WD/AWD to come on all of the time. Bearing & sensor replaced. 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

10540 mi Dealer did the TSB to turn ESP off. I had to explain it and show the TECH and point it out in the manual before they understood and then fixed it. The Tech even came out when I picked up the Jeep to show me that it worked. Jeep is working great. 
41000 mi Short in ESP system wires due corrosion. 
75000 mi

US $150
Wheel speed sensor failed 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

66300 mi warning dash light came on but no other symptoms didn't send or set a code, so not yet fixed 

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2008 Jeep Patriot Brake Problems

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