2009 Jeep Patriot FWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot FWD years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Patriot FWD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (6 complaints, 25%), typically at around 51,727 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 25% | 51,727 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 21% | 2,282 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 17% | 47,640 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 13% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 13% | 65,006 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 8% | 3 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% | 68,305 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 8% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | 58,082 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 8% | 25,894 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 46,141 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 36,164 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 190,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Jeep Patriot FWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot fwd. While attempting to start the engine, the vehicle would not start. The failure occurred approximately six times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but they could not determine why the vehicle took so long to start. The…
Tire sensor light went on. Pulled over to air station. Stopped car. Removed tire stem cover to put air in tire. Stem broke and tire deflated. This happened 3 separate occasions to 3 separate tires. My mechanic said the tire stems are faulty. They cost $180 each to replace and break off months after…
The k frame (front cross member) rusted and failed resulting in both a frames and ball joints to also fail. The rack and pinion sterring controls are shifting on the k frame as well. Jeep offers no recalls or extended warranty for this common problem. Loss of steering control presents a hazzard due…
The car will not turn off and sunroof leak
The engine losses power feels like its gonna break down went thru 2 alternators and 3 battery's it feels like something is drawling the electrical power away when accelerating or using headlights or turn signals
Other Jeep Patriot FWD years
← 2008 Patriot FWD · 2010 Patriot FWD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Patriot FWD | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 Patriot FWD | 90 | 0 |
| 2007 Patriot FWD | 35 | 0 |
See all Jeep Patriot FWD problems by year, every Jeep model, or the Jeep VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Patriot FWD model years, the 2009 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.