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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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Chart based on 204 repairs.
2008 Jeep Patriot suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 67 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 CVT AWD w/low range
| 52000 mi US $150 |
Front passenger side tie rod end was bad, and replaced. |
| 28000 mi | Lower control arm need to be replaced. Ordered parts. |
| 30000 mi | Replaced lower control arm and misc parts. |
| 38300 mi US $100 |
Front ball joints on lower control arms. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 31000 mi | CONTROL ARM |
| 48000 mi US $750 |
loose tie rod ends both sides replaced both lower control arms replaced |
| 48360 mi C $219 |
front control arm bad ball joint right & left and tie road |
| 49600 mi | replace the inner tie-rod |
| 67580 mi C $350 |
oil was leaking from 1 front struts and back also. there was a bad vibration in front on the side were the struts was bad. |
| 73160 mi C $900 |
front vibration front change control arm inner tie roads front axles all moter mounts STILL HAVE THE VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION |
| 21700 mi $285 |
Front shock absorbers completely worn out. Switched to third party shocks, car feels fine now. |
| 26040 mi $350 |
One rear (non-drive) wheel bearing was going bad. Both were replaced. |
| 61400 mi US $300 |
Rear stablizer bar replaced |
| 72200 mi US $400 |
Took vehicle in for 5-year lifetime powertrain warranty; ball joint problem identified and repaired. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 66000 mi | Ball joints and control arms replaced |
| 52900 mi US $200 |
new tie rod ends and front end alignment |
| 56000 mi US $190 |
Replaced lower ball joints for mfr defect caused premature wear. Took to alignment shop for proper seating and realignment of front end. |
| 61000 mi US $270 |
replaced outer tie-rod ends with greaseable type due to slight play on right side. also replaced front end links. rust corrosion required significant time and effort to remove, including use of cutoff wheel in left side to remove top stud of the end link. replaced both with greaseable type due to slight play noticed on right side |
| 61000 mi US $270 |
Replaced inner tie rods with new. Reused boots and replaced inner clamp with off the shelf hose clamps. Had to purchase tie rod removal kit and modify for metric size. |
| 63000 mi US $550 |
Replaced lower control arms with built-in ball joints. Had 4-wheel alignment performed after. Re-tightened sway bar link on passenger side. Replaced sway bar bushings and cleaned bolts/clamps. Painted with rust resistant paint. |
| 63800 mi US $36 |
replaced rear end links. rust corrosion required significant time and effort to remove, including use of cutoff wheel in left side to remove top stud of the end link. |
| 95005 mi US $856 |
Replace rear wheel bearings, Replace front sway bar links, Replaced front struts, coil spring, mount assembly. Alignment and Brake Fluid Flush |
| 50000 mi US $1000 |
worn wheel bearings control arm replaced |
| 7440 mi | Replaced lower drive linkage. |
| 25700 mi US $75 |
Clunk. Replaced sway bar end links and insulator bushings. Helped but still has a small clunk. Replaced drivers side lower control arm. Really helped clunking noise. Still a little left, must be passenger side. |
| 48800 mi US $350 |
This was a $1000 repair but Chrysler paid $650 due to low millage. Front suspension needed replacing b/c of worn ball Joints which as a result of the way it is designed, included both front lower control arms and both outer tie rd |
| 57000 mi US $700 |
Load noise coming from right rear. Noise started within 30 minutes of new tires being installed (not at dealership, but at a Mavis Tire (the suspension was creaking). The wheel bearing was found to be the issue and replaced. Rear struts were found to be leaking and were replaced by the dealer. |
| 69000 mi US $300 |
Load noise coming g from left rear tire. Bearing was found to be the culprit and replaced. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 197500 mi | Ball joint in control arms |
| 48300 mi US $1000 |
Sway bar, one tie rod and, one other suspension part |
| 132000 mi US $800 |
Lower front control arms and ball joints failed inspection. Had to replace both of them |
| 101000 mi US $300 |
Passenger ball joint needed to be replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $400 |
Wheel bearings needed replacing |
| 70000 mi US $450 |
ball joints |
| 84000 mi US $357 |
replaced a rod end bearing, front end, left side |
| 34100 mi C $80 |
suspension links replaced |
| 37200 mi | rear suspension links replaced |
| 48980 mi C $280 |
changed control arm assembly |
| 62440 mi C $200 |
changed front left and right tie rod changed driver side suspension tab |
| 92380 mi C $800 |
Toe link and upper suspension arms replaced |
| 76700 mi US $550 |
Replaced ball joints and control arms, per recommendation of tire guys. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 35000 mi | Front struts and control arm bushings. Front suspension issues are the norm for this vehicle. |
| 45000 mi US $50 |
Loose control arm bolts... Again. |
| 48800 mi US $10 |
All front suspension components loosen up every 10K miles. |
| 55300 mi US $60 |
Replaced stabilizer bushings and end links. Jeep originals failed prematurely. |
| 77000 mi US $85 |
Stabilizer end links worn our again. |
| 83000 mi US $200 |
Control arms worn out. |
| 96000 mi US $120 |
Replaced failed strut |
| 100000 mi US $40 |
Stabilizer bushings worn out yet again. 3rd pair since new. |
| 102000 mi US $20 |
Replaced sway bar end link... Again. Parts wear at connection and cause rattles. |
| 148800 mi C $1200 |
rear wheel bearings replaced. |
| 51000 mi US $280 |
Outer tie rod ends were worn. Needed replacement and then alignment. |
| 73000 mi US $440 |
Lower control arm ball joint wear. |
| 100900 mi US $153 |
Wheel baering |
| 60760 mi C $450 |
Broken tie rod. Do a lot of off-road. Replaced tie-rod. |
| 26660 mi | Rear suspension end link needed replacement. |
| 41300 mi C $750 |
Bushing frozen up. |
| 37820 mi C $600 |
I changed the ball joints and the tie-rod ends. |
| 31000 mi | control arm ball joint replaced |
| 53180 mi C $500 |
Tie-rod end made clunking noise and needed replacement. |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 80000 mi US $110 |
struts were replaced |
| 124000 mi US $109 |
Ball joint bad |
| 49600 mi C $250 |
Looseness detected in tie-rod end, and it was replaced. |
| 58000 mi US $800 |
Ball bearing failed on both side of the front axle. Had to replace brand new tires because of extreme wear on the interior of the tire. |
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