KnownCarProblems2009 Jeep Patriot Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Patriot, most often about the body and structure (25% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). It is 6th of 12 Patriot model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2009 Jeep Patriot problems
Body and structure
48 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
It has been making a cracking/clunking noise there for years. My wife complained of it sounding louder than normal, so I looked at it closer and noticed the crossmember was broken. I've been having issues with that side for several years and have replaced broken ball joints and control arms. I found out last night…
During an overnight rain, water entered the vehicle from the sunroof, effecting the dome light, where water was dripping from. After researching google there is over 100 complaints about water leaking from the sun roof and Jeep has done nothing to fix this.
Suspension
38 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
While driving vehicle, Patriot began to make a weird noise and when braking on any incline the brake pedal would fell as though it was bouncing and you could hear a ticking noise from passenger front area of car. Shortly after the ABS/traction control light came on. After having the car scanned at a local shop, it…
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the front suspension made an abnormal noise multiple times. An independent mechanic stated that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
Transmission
37 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate and jerk. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and waited for an hour before continuing to drive to her residence. The…
Takata recall: use SUV purchase in 2014 from korner ford. Air bag light is coming on every 30 seconds for know reason. This should be covered under all warrenties as a safety hazard and not wear and tear. Stationary in public parking lot as I started the ignition. Has been on for 1 week as of to-date 03/31/2016.…
Engine
35 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 106,500 miles.
When accelerating the car occassionally would act like it wanted to go, then slowly start to shift to move. There would be a whining noise when slowing down, but no lights came on until 2 days before. The check engine light came on and the car stopped moving while I was driving down a rural road 2 days later. . 105k…
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. While driving 60-70 MPH, the engine lost power, the vehicle decelerated, and the contact lost control of the brakes. Additionally, the transmission would not move into gear and the vehicle remained stationary on the shoulder. The throttle, fill cap, and check engine warning…
Electrical
24 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring.
Little by little the electrical to my car has been going. Im the first owner and first the front power windows, then the horn and then the lights stopped working. Then my car started stalling out of no where when I would accelerate. They say its the PCM but I never abused and always took care of my car.
Every so often while driving and sometimes while car is not moving the electronic throttle control light comes on and the car stalls out, sometimes when its on long time the vehicle stability control light comes on , it seems to happen more the colder it is outside ,can not seem to find the problem but seems to be a…
Fuel system
24 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The engine frequently stalls after refueling, causing a loss of power steering, acceleration or deceleration. This starts after the issue with re-fueling that LED to fuel nozzle kicking off at normal re-fueling speed for 4 fill-ups, which doesn't recur any more.
Vehicle dies when driving away from gas station every time after filling tank. It does in the middle of the road creating a safety hazard. Dodge had a recall for this but Jeep has not. When I was at mechanics yesterday they had a heep compass that was doing the same thing.
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles.
When driving my 2009 Jeep Patriot at approx. 25 MPH, I heard a 'pop' sound from near the front driver side wheel. I visually inspected and it appeared part of my frame had cracked. I took it to a shop, and they told me that the entire subframe/crossmember/kframe had rusted through, entirely, as well as the control…
Car has moonroof, water leaks come through map lights,and power awich for moonroof,drips on radio and gear selector,cant fix leak.very common problem with the research I have done,very distracting while driveing as water pours out of map /dome lights.only leaks water when car is in motion,not sitting.
Brakes
13 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles.
I have a 2009 Jeep Patriot at first my Jeep starting to rev up and down then the Jeep would jerk hard then speedometer needle would go from the speed I was going to zero to max it would do that a few times then it would not register at all after that my ABS light would come on my ESC light as well then my front brake…
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. While the contact's daughter was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate violently when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to accelerate, but the rpms remained at 5. There were no warning indicators illuminated…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Jeep Patriot recalls
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (PCM) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Jeep Patriot
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (48 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); suspension (38 complaints, typically around 56,500 miles); transmission (37 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 9, 2008 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Jeep Patriot?
- It is 6th of 12 Patriot model years by number of complaints, with 191 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.