| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 204 repairs.
2008 Jeep Patriot engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Jeep Patriot
Engine not specified
| 71260 mi | ENGINE LIGHT NEVER SWITCHES OFF |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 28000 mi | Reflashed to fix incorrectly functioning "ESP OFF" switch. |
| 63240 mi C $350 |
Throttle body failed. Replaced with a new one. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 200000 mi US $400 |
crank position sensor was bad |
| 17000 mi | Engine runs harder |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 72000 mi US $675 |
Electronic Throttle Control problem - 3 different Jeep dealers could not figure out the problem. Searched the problem on internet - many Jeep Patriot owners had the same unsolvable problem. |
| 72000 mi | elec throttle control |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 108000 mi US $650 |
Had to replace the PCM |
| 3100 mi | Transmission sensor defect (grinding when in 3rd gear) |
| 152000 mi US $1500 |
Clutch replacement |
| 61000 mi US $224 |
Wireless control harness failed, thus immobilizing the car. Would not start. Not covered under lifetime powertrain warranty. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 48240 mi C $500 |
Oil pan rusted, causing oil leak. |
| 19000 mi | Some Patriots built in early 08 would not show ESP full off in the display. The TSB calling for a new programming flash cures this problem. |
| 84000 mi US $725 |
car was bucking...no computer code generated...turned out to be throttle plate...replaced all is well |
| 105000 mi US $150 |
MIL generated a code that gas cap was loose...tests showed no lose cap...problem went away, has since returned |
| 78700 mi US $2300 |
Clutch replaced, lining wore out at 124,000 miles. |
| 136000 mi | Rod bad in engine. dealer wanted $4900 for repair. I traded Jeep in. |
| 77000 mi US $752 |
Fan relay |
| 25000 mi | PCM board replacement. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 93000 mi US $20 |
Gas cap seal went bad causing the check engine light to come on. Replaced gas cap and message went away. |
| 98913 mi US $743 |
Took the vehicle in for its five year Lifetime Warranty inspection. Had to replace the oil pan seal and timing chain seal as they were leaking and the dealer would not approve the inspection until those two repairs had been made. |
| 76000 mi | Car has routinely stalled about once/month, sometimes more. Pull up to a stoplight, idles strangely, engine shuts off, electronics stay on. Taken it to dealership & other shops numerous times over the last 1.5yrs. No one can figure it out. |
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