2009 Jeep Patriot problems and complaints
Owners have filed 275 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Patriot. The most-reported areas: Structure (61), Suspension (53), Power Train (51).
Key takeaways
- 275 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 61 | 22% |
| Suspension | 53 | 19% |
| Power Train | 51 | 19% |
| Engine | 48 | 17% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 33 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 8% |
| Steering | 17 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Jeep Patriot 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-01-15
Engine stalls only after filling up gas, resulting in check engine light or oil light turning on. I have taken it to numerous mechanics, who have all given me different answers, with anywhere from issues with EVAP hoses and fuel tank, to the fuel pump, or purge system. Problem was never addressed or mentioned when boug...
Power Train - filed 2025-08-01
I am submitting this complaint regarding the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) failure in our Jeep vehicle. We have experienced intermittent transmission issues throughout our entire period of ownership. The CVT has now completely failed—the vehicle will not shift out of low gear. The RPMs surge rapidly, and alt...
Suspension - filed 2024-07-06
My whole front end of my jeep when I stop feels like it's coming out from underneath me
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More for the 2009 Jeep Patriot
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.