Jeep · Patriot · 2009
2009 Jeep Patriot
1
Recall
275
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2009 Jeep Patriot has 1 recall and 275 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: structure (41 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2009 Jeep Patriot 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 5168
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2009 Jeep Patriot page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is structure with 41 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2009 Jeep Patriot reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2009 Jeep Patriot currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 275 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are structure (41), suspension (34), power train (24).
- Vehicle
- 2009 Jeep Patriot
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 275
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2009 Jeep Patriot 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 5168
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 08V528000October 09, 2008
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner Complaints
275 totalENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 9, 2025
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 wa...
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POWER TRAIN
Feb 6, 2025
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 l...
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SUSPENSION
May 30, 2024
My whole front end of my jeep when I stop feels like it's coming out from underneath me
ENGINE
May 28, 2024
Changed catalytic converter now my car want go over 5 mph
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2023
After refueling the vehicle at a gas station, I drive about a 1/4 of a mile and the engine will stall and die. It will immediately restart and when I step on the gas pedal the engine has no power and will stall again. I will start it a third time and then it will run ok until I n...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2023
Faulty gas tank. Doesn’t fill and gas shoots out during the fill process.
SUSPENSION
Jul 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a tire repair shop for alignment and tire rotation services; however, the c...
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STRUCTURE
Jun 6, 2023
Subframe front and rear are completely rusted out and unsafe to drive
POWER TRAIN
Nov 25, 2022
Vehicle's CVT transmission will overheat and cause the speed of the vehicle to slow down, unable to speed back up, and the acceleration to be extremely slow, if at all. This can cause the vehicle to decelerate rapidly, and unexpectedly on the highway (or generally any speed, for ...
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STEERING,SUSPENSION
Nov 18, 2022
front and rear crossmember assembly rusted through car available. acknowledged history on this and related models of Chrysler products resulting in a additional 10 yr warrantee on these components which was not communicated to original owners and has now expired. vehicle has the ...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2009 Jeep models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have?
The 2009 Jeep Patriot has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has received 275 owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Jeep Patriot.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2009 Jeep Patriot. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2009 Jeep Patriot are structure (41 reports), suspension (34 reports), power train (24 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2009 Jeep Patriot. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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