2008 JEEP PATRIOT FWD
1 recalls — 145 complaints — 47 TSBs
10E043000 Sep 3, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING S... Read more
Consequence
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Complaint Statistics
145 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 26 |
| STEERING | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 |
| STRUCTURE | 12 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 |
| ENGINE | 8 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| WHEELS | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 17, 2019
Incident date: Apr 17, 2019
EACH TIME AFTER FUELING UP THE VEHICLE, IT STALLS OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN A WEEK OF EACH OTHER ON A CITY STREET AFTER LEAVING THE GAS STATION. THE FIRST TIME MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR STALLED OUT. THE NEXT TIME THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND STALLED. THIS IS A FRIGHTENING AND COMMO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
I PURCHASED MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT AND FOUND OUT IT HAS A ROTTED CROSSMEMBER SUBFRAME. UPON RESEARCH I FOUND OUT JEEP KNEW IT HAD THIS ISSUE IN HIGH SALT AREAS AND WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT. I TRIED TO GET IT FIXED AT HARTLEY'S DEALERSHIP IN NEWPORT MAINE AND THEY SAID THE COMPANY IS NO LONGER HO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
I PURCHASED MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT AND FOUND OUT IT HAS A ROTTED CROSSMEMBER SUBFRAME. UPON RESEARCH I FOUND OUT JEEP KNEW IT HAD THIS ISSUE IN HIGH SALT AREAS AND WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT. I TRIED TO GET IT FIXED AT HARTLEY'S DEALERSHIP IN NEWPORT MAINE AND THEY SAID THE COMPANY IS NO LONGER HO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
I PURCHASED MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT AND FOUND OUT IT HAS A ROTTED CROSSMEMBER SUBFRAME. UPON RESEARCH I FOUND OUT JEEP KNEW IT HAD THIS ISSUE IN HIGH SALT AREAS AND WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT. I TRIED TO GET IT FIXED AT HARTLEY'S DEALERSHIP IN NEWPORT MAINE AND THEY SAID THE COMPANY IS NO LONGER HO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 24, 2019
Incident date: Jan 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FWD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE SUBFRAME AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. BOB BOYD CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2810 N COLUMBUS DR, LANCASTER, OH 43130) WAS CONTA... Read more
STEERING
Sep 17, 2018
Incident date: May 3, 2018
TERRIBLE CRUNCHY SOUND. THE JEEP DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE. LOUD CRUNCH AND CRACKING SOUNDS WHEN CAR IS BARELY EVEN MOVING AND I TRY TO TURN EITHER DIRECTION. A MECHANIC SAID THE CROSSMEMBER IS RUSTED THROUGH. (HE SAID THE JEEP NEEDED TO CO TO THE JUNK YARD)
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 2, 2018
Incident date: Sep 2, 2018
THE FORWARD 'K' FRAME THAT SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND LOWER SUSPENSION HAS TO A POINT THAT IT IS NO LONGER SAFE. I CAN USE A SMALL HAMMER AND KNOCK HOLES IN IT. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS, BUT WHEN I STARTED LOOKING AROUND IT APPEARS THAT MANY OTHER HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. IT APPEARS THAT THIS W... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 4, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2018
MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT HESITATES, SPUTTERS, AND STALLS A FEW MINUTE AFTER I FILL IT UP. IF I DON'T FILL IT ALL THE WAY, IT DOES NOT STALL (AND I NEVER TOP-OFF WHEN FILLING). I HAVE STARTED THE PRACTICE OF ONLY FILLING 3/4 OR PULLING OVER IN THE GAS STATION TO LET THE CAR STALL AT IDLE BEFORE PROCEEDI... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 4, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2018
MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT HESITATES, SPUTTERS, AND STALLS A FEW MINUTE AFTER I FILL IT UP. IF I DON'T FILL IT ALL THE WAY, IT DOES NOT STALL (AND I NEVER TOP-OFF WHEN FILLING). I HAVE STARTED THE PRACTICE OF ONLY FILLING 3/4 OR PULLING OVER IN THE GAS STATION TO LET THE CAR STALL AT IDLE BEFORE PROCEEDI... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 30, 2018
Incident date: Apr 12, 2018
FRONT END CROSS MEMBER COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND AXLE NUTS AND LUG NUTS FROZEN IN PLACE. M JUST TOTAL RUST IN FRONT END RESULTING IN FRAILER TO BE DERIVABLE. I WAS ON THE ROAD AND THE FRONT END WOBBLED AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME
SUSPENSION
Apr 30, 2018
Incident date: Apr 12, 2018
FRONT END CROSS MEMBER COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND AXLE NUTS AND LUG NUTS FROZEN IN PLACE. M JUST TOTAL RUST IN FRONT END RESULTING IN FRAILER TO BE DERIVABLE. I WAS ON THE ROAD AND THE FRONT END WOBBLED AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME
STEERING
Apr 30, 2018
Incident date: Apr 12, 2018
FRONT END CROSS MEMBER COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND AXLE NUTS AND LUG NUTS FROZEN IN PLACE. M JUST TOTAL RUST IN FRONT END RESULTING IN FRAILER TO BE DERIVABLE. I WAS ON THE ROAD AND THE FRONT END WOBBLED AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 26, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE, SO I TOOK IT TO A JEEP MECHANIC. THE FRONT AND REAR CROSSMEMBERS ARE ROTTED TO HELL ON MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MULTIPLE JEEP DEALERSHIPS THAT HAVE RECOMMENDED IT BE REPLACED, AND JEEP WOULD NOT COVER IT BECAUSE THEY SAID IT HA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 30, 2017
Incident date: Aug 4, 2017
IT WAS DRIVING FINE NOW MY JEEP DOESNT HAVE REVERSE AND IT ONLY GOES FORWARD BUT SLOWLY. MY JEEP ONLY HAS 40000 MILES ON IT, WHY HAS THE TRANSMISSION BROKEN SO FAST.
ENGINE
Apr 2, 2017
Incident date: Apr 1, 2017
TAKATA RECALL BATTERY LIGHT/ ALTINATOR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Jul 25, 2016
AIR CONDITION LACKS HOSE. WATER DRIPS DIRECTLY ON THE FRAME. FRAME IS VERY RUSTED. CHRYSLER DEALER AND LOCAL REPAIR SHOP ADVISED THE ENGINE COULD DROP OUT IF NOT REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. CALLED CHRYSLER GIVER CLAIM 297-76-309,NOW DENIED. RECALL ON 2007 MODEL BUT NOT 2008 FOR SAME PROBLEM. CANNOT DRIVE,... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 31, 2016
Incident date: Jul 31, 2016
RIGHT AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK MY CAR SPUTTERED AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM THE GAS STATION
ENGINE
Jul 31, 2016
Incident date: Jul 31, 2016
RIGHT AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK MY CAR SPUTTERED AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM THE GAS STATION
SUSPENSION
Jul 22, 2016
Incident date: Jul 13, 2016
ON JULY 13, 2016, I TOOK MY JEEP IN TO OUR LOCAL DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE. WHEN PICKING UP MY JEEP, I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE WRITER THAT THEY DISCOVERED THE K FRAME (CROSSOVER IN FRONT OF VEHICLE) WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND WOULD VERY SOON NEED TO BE REPLACED. IF IT WAS NOT REPLACED, IT WOULD BE A SA... Read more
STEERING
Jul 22, 2016
Incident date: Jul 13, 2016
ON JULY 13, 2016, I TOOK MY JEEP IN TO OUR LOCAL DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE. WHEN PICKING UP MY JEEP, I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE WRITER THAT THEY DISCOVERED THE K FRAME (CROSSOVER IN FRONT OF VEHICLE) WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND WOULD VERY SOON NEED TO BE REPLACED. IF IT WAS NOT REPLACED, IT WOULD BE A SA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 22, 2016
Incident date: Jul 13, 2016
ON JULY 13, 2016, I TOOK MY JEEP IN TO OUR LOCAL DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE. WHEN PICKING UP MY JEEP, I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE WRITER THAT THEY DISCOVERED THE K FRAME (CROSSOVER IN FRONT OF VEHICLE) WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND WOULD VERY SOON NEED TO BE REPLACED. IF IT WAS NOT REPLACED, IT WOULD BE A SA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
ROLLOVER VALVE - EVERY TIME I FILLED THE GAS TANK, THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT JERKING AND OCCASIONAL STALLING. THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN IF I ONLY FILLED PARTIALLY. WITHIN A MILE THERE WOULD BE JERKING, AND STALLING HAS HAPPENED WHILE IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING. NOT ONLY IS THAT A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN, BUT IN A VE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 27, 2016
Incident date: Jun 4, 2016
I'VE BEEN INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT MY SUBFRAME ON THE GROUND END IS ROTTED OUT AND WILL PROBABLY CRACK IN HALF IN LESS THAT S YEAR. I KEEP REPLACING BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS BECAUSE THE FRAME IS SO WEAK IT IS STARTING TO BOW AND CAUSE EVERYTHING TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS CAR ONLY HAS ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 27, 2016
Incident date: Jun 4, 2016
I'VE BEEN INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT MY SUBFRAME ON THE GROUND END IS ROTTED OUT AND WILL PROBABLY CRACK IN HALF IN LESS THAT S YEAR. I KEEP REPLACING BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS BECAUSE THE FRAME IS SO WEAK IT IS STARTING TO BOW AND CAUSE EVERYTHING TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS CAR ONLY HAS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 7, 2016
Incident date: Jun 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FWD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAIL... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 25, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS ANY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS WHEN I GET IN MY JEEP THE FIRST TIME THE BREAK IS TOUCH WATER POURS FROM THE DOME LIGHT LIKE A WATERFALL STREAM IT IS STAINING THE INTERIOR IT IS TRASHING THE CAR I CANNOT GET IT TO STOP WHAT IS THE WORST THING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 25, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS ANY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS WHEN I GET IN MY JEEP THE FIRST TIME THE BREAK IS TOUCH WATER POURS FROM THE DOME LIGHT LIKE A WATERFALL STREAM IT IS STAINING THE INTERIOR IT IS TRASHING THE CAR I CANNOT GET IT TO STOP WHAT IS THE WORST THING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 25, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS ANY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS WHEN I GET IN MY JEEP THE FIRST TIME THE BREAK IS TOUCH WATER POURS FROM THE DOME LIGHT LIKE A WATERFALL STREAM IT IS STAINING THE INTERIOR IT IS TRASHING THE CAR I CANNOT GET IT TO STOP WHAT IS THE WORST THING
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 13, 2016
Incident date: Apr 12, 2016
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, AND A CONDITION OF LOW IDLE STALLING HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER MY 8 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT MECHANICAL CONDITION, AND ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND DOCUMENTED. IN WET OR DAMP CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE REGULA... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 13, 2016
Incident date: Apr 12, 2016
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, AND A CONDITION OF LOW IDLE STALLING HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER MY 8 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT MECHANICAL CONDITION, AND ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND DOCUMENTED. IN WET OR DAMP CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE REGULA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 13, 2016
Incident date: Apr 12, 2016
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, AND A CONDITION OF LOW IDLE STALLING HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER MY 8 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT MECHANICAL CONDITION, AND ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND DOCUMENTED. IN WET OR DAMP CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE REGULA... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 28, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2012
THIS PROBLEM FIRST HAPPENED A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. IT WAS SUMMERTIME AND IT WAS ABOUT 80 DEGREES. I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED ABOUT 6 MONTHS EARLIER IN THE FALL. AS I WAS DRIVING THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE A "WHINING OUT" NOISE AND SUDDENLY BEGAN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 28, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2012
THIS PROBLEM FIRST HAPPENED A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. IT WAS SUMMERTIME AND IT WAS ABOUT 80 DEGREES. I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED ABOUT 6 MONTHS EARLIER IN THE FALL. AS I WAS DRIVING THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE A "WHINING OUT" NOISE AND SUDDENLY BEGAN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
THE FRONT AND BACK CROSS MEMBERS ARE RUSTING. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE 2007 JEEP PATRIOTS AND COMPASSES WERE RECALLED FOR RECENTLY.
POWER TRAIN
Nov 11, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICE COMPLETED @ 99K MILES, CAR COULDN'T MAKE IT 70 MILES @ 75MPH TO THE AIRPORT. HAD TO PULL OVER AND WAIT 15 MIN THEN 'LIMPED' 10 MILES LEFT TO THE AIRPORT. HAD THE FLUID AND TRANS CHECKED... 'ALL GOOD NO PROBLEMS, FLUID LOOKS REALLY CLEAN, JUST A TERRIBLE DESIGNED TRANSMISSION... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 11, 2014
Incident date: Nov 4, 2014
WATER COMES IN THROUGH THE HEADLAMP ONTO THE RADIO WHEN BRAKING AFTER PRECIPITATION. *TR
STRUCTURE
Nov 11, 2014
Incident date: Nov 4, 2014
WATER COMES IN THROUGH THE HEADLAMP ONTO THE RADIO WHEN BRAKING AFTER PRECIPITATION. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 11, 2014
Incident date: Nov 4, 2014
CRUISE CONTROL WON'T TURN ON, WHEN IT DOES AND IS SET IT MAY TURN OFF BY ITSELF CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION AR HIGH SPEEDS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR 2-3 TIMES (ONCE OVER NIGHT) AND IT WAS NEVER FIXED. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Nov 11, 2014
Incident date: Dec 17, 2010
ANY DRIVE OVER 25 MILES @ 50 MPH THE OVER-HEATING TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SPEED AND POWER IS DANGEROUSLY REDUCED IMMEDIATELY. REMEDY IS TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAIT FOR IT TO COOL SO YOU CAN MAKE IT ANOTHER 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD BEFORE IT HAPPENS AGAIN! EVEN IN 32 DEG AND BELOW ... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 17, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2014
I HAVE A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND THIS SPRING I'VE HAD TO REPLACE TWO CRACKED/FAULTY TPMS UNITS - AT SEPARATE TIMES. BOTH INCIDENTS WERE DISCOVERED DUE TO LOW PSI, A LEAKY VALVE STEM AND FLAT TIRES. ANY SINGLE REPAIR COULD BE WRITTEN OFF AS COINCIDENCE, BUT TWO OUT OF FOUR ... Read more
TIRES
Jul 17, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2014
I HAVE A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND THIS SPRING I'VE HAD TO REPLACE TWO CRACKED/FAULTY TPMS UNITS - AT SEPARATE TIMES. BOTH INCIDENTS WERE DISCOVERED DUE TO LOW PSI, A LEAKY VALVE STEM AND FLAT TIRES. ANY SINGLE REPAIR COULD BE WRITTEN OFF AS COINCIDENCE, BUT TWO OUT OF FOUR ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 16, 2014
Incident date: May 15, 2014
STARTED HEARING A "WHINING" NOISE IN THE FRONT END/ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE AND AFTER ABOUT 10-15 MORE MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND CAME TO A STOP. AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE, IT WOULD START BACK UP AND RUN JUST LONG ENOUGH TO GET IT TO A TECHNICIANS SHOP. TECHNICIAN RAN SOME ... Read more
STEERING
Jan 15, 2014
Incident date: Nov 30, 2013
MY JEEP PATRIOT CUTS OFF AND TO THIS DATE, I HAVEN'T RECEIVED AN ANSWER ON THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I PURCHASED A NEW ALTERNATOR AND A BATTERY AND THAT DID NOT SOLVE THAT ISSUE. ON NOVEMBER 29, 2013, I DROVE THE CAR FROM STAMFORD, CT TO BRIDGEPORT, CT. I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH AND ALL OF... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 15, 2014
Incident date: Nov 30, 2013
MY JEEP PATRIOT CUTS OFF AND TO THIS DATE, I HAVEN'T RECEIVED AN ANSWER ON THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I PURCHASED A NEW ALTERNATOR AND A BATTERY AND THAT DID NOT SOLVE THAT ISSUE. ON NOVEMBER 29, 2013, I DROVE THE CAR FROM STAMFORD, CT TO BRIDGEPORT, CT. I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH AND ALL OF... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 15, 2014
Incident date: Nov 30, 2013
MY JEEP PATRIOT CUTS OFF AND TO THIS DATE, I HAVEN'T RECEIVED AN ANSWER ON THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I PURCHASED A NEW ALTERNATOR AND A BATTERY AND THAT DID NOT SOLVE THAT ISSUE. ON NOVEMBER 29, 2013, I DROVE THE CAR FROM STAMFORD, CT TO BRIDGEPORT, CT. I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH AND ALL OF... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 15, 2014
Incident date: Nov 30, 2013
MY JEEP PATRIOT CUTS OFF AND TO THIS DATE, I HAVEN'T RECEIVED AN ANSWER ON THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I PURCHASED A NEW ALTERNATOR AND A BATTERY AND THAT DID NOT SOLVE THAT ISSUE. ON NOVEMBER 29, 2013, I DROVE THE CAR FROM STAMFORD, CT TO BRIDGEPORT, CT. I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH AND ALL OF... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 7, 2014
THE THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND THE CAR'S SPEED DROPPED TO ZERO CAUSING ME TO QUICKLY PULL OFF THE ROAD, IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE/THROTTLE BODY HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS PART IS CURRENTLY ON NATIONAL BACKORDER SINCE THERE ARE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 7, 2014
THE THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND THE CAR'S SPEED DROPPED TO ZERO CAUSING ME TO QUICKLY PULL OFF THE ROAD, IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE/THROTTLE BODY HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS PART IS CURRENTLY ON NATIONAL BACKORDER SINCE THERE ARE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 30, 2013
Incident date: Oct 28, 2013
ON ANY HOT DAY IN THE SUMMER OR SPRING OR WINTER, OR A DRIVE OVER 2 HOURS THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SPEED REDUCES TO 40 OR 35 MPH IMMEDIATELY FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE ONLY REMEDY IS TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THERE IS NO PLACE TO STOP I AM CAUSING CONTINUOUS DAMAGE TO MY V... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 30, 2013
Incident date: Oct 28, 2013
ON ANY HOT DAY IN THE SUMMER OR SPRING OR WINTER, OR A DRIVE OVER 2 HOURS THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SPEED REDUCES TO 40 OR 35 MPH IMMEDIATELY FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE ONLY REMEDY IS TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THERE IS NO PLACE TO STOP I AM CAUSING CONTINUOUS DAMAGE TO MY V... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FWD
47 manufacturer communications from 32 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 6 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
9100226
Sep 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing
9100226
Sep 15, 2023
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
9003220
Aug 7, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not
9003220
Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not
9003687
Mar 8, 2017
150000 SEAT BELTS
Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
9003681
Mar 1, 2017
150000 SEAT BELTS
Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
08-052-16
Apr 30, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of UConnect operation. ? A complete loss of Voice Reco
08-052-16
Apr 30, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of UConnect operation. ? A complete loss of Voice Reco
08-052-16
Apr 30, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of UConnect operation. ? A complete loss of Voice Reco
08-052-16
Apr 30, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of UConnect operation. ? A complete loss of Voice Reco
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
RL108213A$
Jan 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
SB-08-024-10
Sep 22, 2010
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
DODGE: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION. FUEL GAUGE IS NOT ACCURATE OR FLUCTUATES AT 3/4 OF A TANK OR ABOVE. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE FUEL SENDING UNIT, CLOCKING THE FUEL MODULE AND INSTALLING A FUEL JUMPER HOSE. *PE
SB-05-003-09
Aug 5, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
JEEP: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE/ELECTRONIC STABILITY MODULE (ABS) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE
SB-05-003-09
Aug 5, 2009
046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
JEEP: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE/ELECTRONIC STABILITY MODULE (ABS) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE
SB-05-003-09
Aug 5, 2009
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
JEEP: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE/ELECTRONIC STABILITY MODULE (ABS) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE
SB-05-003-09
Aug 5, 2009
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
JEEP: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE/ELECTRONIC STABILITY MODULE (ABS) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE
SB-J19
Aug 1, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND
SB-J19
Aug 1, 2009
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND
05-004-08
Oct 30, 2008
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHRYSLER/JEEP: FLASH: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. UNABLE TO INVOKE THE ESP OFF FEATURE. PRESSING AND HOLDING THE ESP BUTTON FOR FIVE SECONDS, NOT ABLE TO SEE THE ESP OFF VERBIAGE DISPLAYED IN THE ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) A
05-004-08
Oct 30, 2008
350000 EQUIPMENT
CHRYSLER/JEEP: FLASH: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. UNABLE TO INVOKE THE ESP OFF FEATURE. PRESSING AND HOLDING THE ESP BUTTON FOR FIVE SECONDS, NOT ABLE TO SEE THE ESP OFF VERBIAGE DISPLAYED IN THE ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) A
05-004-08
Oct 30, 2008
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
CHRYSLER/JEEP: FLASH: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. UNABLE TO INVOKE THE ESP OFF FEATURE. PRESSING AND HOLDING THE ESP BUTTON FOR FIVE SECONDS, NOT ABLE TO SEE THE ESP OFF VERBIAGE DISPLAYED IN THE ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) A
RRT-08-070
Sep 29, 2008
021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
CHRYSLER: LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *PE
1801108 REVB
Jun 18, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR 02270. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *PE
21-014-08
May 9, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FLASH: INCORRECT REPORTING OF DTC P0730 FOR DTC P0717. *NJ
18-019-08
Apr 25, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P2173. *NJ
18-017-08
Apr 23, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FLASH: IDLE VIBRATION FROM A STOP WITH CLOSED THROTTLE. *NJ
18-016-08
Apr 23, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0171. *NJ
18-011-08
Mar 20, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FLASH: MILL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR P2270. *NJ
21-011-08
Mar 7, 2008
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
GEAR CLASH/DIFFICULT TO SHIFT - THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE 3RD/4TH/5TH & REVERSE GEAR SYNCHRONIZER (BLOCKER) RINGS TOGETHER AS A SET IF A DE-BONDING CONDITION IS FOUND. *NJ
08-007-08
Mar 4, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ
07035
Sep 5, 2007
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
2008 (MK74) PATRIOT - WATER INTRUSION INTO TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY. *NJ
2304106
Aug 8, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LAMP - LENS FOGGING. *NJ
JEEP PATRIOT FWD — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JEEP PATRIOT FWD across all model years (2007–2010).
4
Total Recalls
263
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths