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%)

Chart based on 204 repairs.
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2008 Jeep Patriot other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 12 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

3000 mi Driver's window still exhibits grinding noise. 
17000 mi During heavy rain, front and rear dome lights leaked. Dealer sealed roof rails and blew out sunroof drain lines. Rear dome light still leaks. 
61000 mi

US $300
Rear stablizer bar replaced 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

89000 mi

US $56
Left rear tire pressure sensor had a slow leak and was replaced. 
15000 mi Blinker not returning after turn. 
68300 mi

US $500
tire pressure monitoring system/stem assemblies corroded 
12400 mi Rear leak returned. Ordering rubber seal that goes around rear door. 
88000 mi Shaking steering wheel at highway speeds for the past year. Complained several times but issue could not be replicated. Multi tire rotations and wheels balanced 3 times. 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

17000 mi Piece of foam under hood became dislodged. 
4340 mi Replaced roof rails. 
95700 mi

C $20
Replaced passenger windhield wiper nozzle 

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

64000 mi Manual window was hard to roll up 
42000 mi

US $66
The aluminum valve stems are BAD NEWS!!!! They crack, break and corrode. I had to replace one at 42k miles. 

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