2008 Jeep Patriot electrical problems

Filed Jun 13, 2023 · Electrical · OH

Water leaks in through the sunroof and top racks and leaks out the dome lights inside of the car

Filed Jul 12, 2021 · Electrical · CA

TIPM problems causing problems with wipers, blinkers. Sometimes can't turn wipers on or off. Passenger side blinkers fast blink. Changed all bulbs but didn't fix. When lights are turned on passenger blinkers fail to work.

Filed Oct 13, 2020 · Electrical · KY

I have had to replace 3 alternators throughout the past 2 months due to a electric problem. My battery light became illuminated each time I was on the expressway going around 70 MPH. The battery light indicator tells me my battery is not properly charging due to my alternator. This leads to it having a problem with the computer in my car as I was told by my mechanic and that the problem with keep happening until I get another computer which costs a good amount to have replaced or fixed.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · MI

The vehicle has serious electrical issues which stem mainly from corroding wires. I've had it at 3 different mechanics, & 2 different dealerships all for them to tell me either they have no idea what is wrong with it or that they can just start replacing wires & hope for the best basically even though it isn't worth putting the money into at this point. The electrical has effected my batterie (I've had to replace 3 batteries in the last 2 years), at this point I have to have it on a battery charger 24/7 when it isn't running because the it just drains my battery & won't start, 4wd sometimes it works but sometimes it doesn't, air conditioning, entire computer system (when I'd shut the vehicle off & pull the key out, it'd still be running until it finally choked itself out). I've $3,000 into the new computer, $1,000 into corroding wires, & number new batteries as well. At this point it's a lost cause. Every machenic I've spoke with states that these electrical problems are extremely common with jeep patriot, compas, & commanders. They recommend for people not to purchase them.

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · NY

Ecm / PCM issues. Mechanic at pep boys told me there was a recall on this. But the dealership is telling me no, there is not.

Filed Sep 16, 2018 · Electrical · 138,000 miles · PA

Tipm needs replaced. Right signal light didn't work properly, AC doesn't blow cold air. I had the AC checked, it's fine. It's the tipm. And the air bag light is on constant. The system is shut off. All this b/c of the tipm. It started to act up while in motion.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 136,568 miles · MN

After filling my tank, everytime I leave the gas station the engine sputters and will stall. Luckily I'm able to sometimes get over on to the side of the road before being in an accident. This is very dangerous. During the winter months when it is cold outside, I am only able to put in a few cents at a time. It can take over 20 minutes to slowly fill up the gas tank. Max it will fill is a few cents at a time before you have to release the handle and then press it ever so lightly to fill up the next part. The engine will often sputter as it feels like it is going to quit running as I'm driving down the highway or interstate similar to what happens after you fill up your tank. The va the only time the jeep is stationary is when I'm filling it up or after it dies after a fuel philip. The vehicle is always in motion either in the city highway city road when it kills after filling up. When it sputters and pills after filling up you are unable to use your wheel as it locks up, very dangerous. My life and my family's life is at risk.

Filed Feb 10, 2018 · Electrical, Suspension · 100,444 miles · VA

Takada recall vehicle shutting down while in reverse while dropping my daughter off. All dash lights were on and radio still playing. Next day, car shut off in drive while sitting at a busy intersection. Both times place vehicle in park and restarted. Very unsafe with children.

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 125 miles · OH

Rear differential failed. The entire differential was replaced by jeep through unlimited powertrain warranty. Problem solved. -the frame and body begun to rust. The problem started to appear when the car was less than 5 years old. The problem was brought up to jeep. Jeep declined to fix or address the problem. -engine stalls every 11 seconds. Faulty code shows: p2107: throttle actuator control module processor. The throttle module was replaced twice. Problem persists. The engine completely shuts down while driving. Very unsafe due to loss of steering. Currently, the car is not drivable - problem not fixed. Request research help.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 77,000 miles · WI

I bought this jeep used and the first time it rained, water came in from the sunroof into the car, there was water in the dome lights, running out of the headliner, running through the electrical components. Now I see that this is a known issue with this model but chrysler has not recalled or done anything to correct in the current model year. I am afraid fo rmy safety driving this vehicle with water coming in contact with electronics or water coming into my face, on my steering wheel while driving causing a distraction. I hope the federal safety agency will help and force the mfr to fix this for all of us jeep owners.