2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot 4X4 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Patriot 4X4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (13 complaints, 22%), typically at around 98,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 60owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 22% | 98,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 20% | 106,449 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 17% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 15% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 15% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 10% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 8% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 8% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 100,050 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 114,898 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 134,962 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 62,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Cvt transmission failed while driving on highway with no warning or symptoms
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS DAUGHTER WHO OWNS A 2009 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, IT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE FLOATING LEFT TO RIGHT. THE STEERING ALSO TURNED LEFT TO RIGHT AND RIGHT TO LEFT, WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO MOMENTARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE…
After filling the gas tank the car bucks and the engine dies, forcing loss of steering control and acceleration in traffic. Also, there are difficulties filling the tank with gas - the pump shuts off constantly, about every 1/3 gallon or so, which means it takes about 15-20 minutes to fill the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT CALLED LIVONIA CHRYSLER JEEP AT [redacted] (LOCATED AT 30777 PLYMOUTH RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150) AND WAS…
"takata recall" ever since i purchased this vehicle it has been slow to accelerate. The transmission slips every now and then if i accelerate to quickly after the car was in park. When at highway speed, sometimes the car needs to be shut off in other for it to shift in gear properly again. The…
Other Jeep Patriot 4X4 years
← 2008 Patriot 4X4 · 2010 Patriot 4X4 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Patriot 4X4 | 30 | 0 |
| 2009 | 60 | 0 |
| 2008 Patriot 4X4 | 171 | 0 |
| 2007 Patriot 4X4 | 141 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Patriot 4X4 model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.