2009 Jeep Patriot problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (33) · Structure:body (28) · Power Train (22)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
153 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (38)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Showing the 6 most recent of 38 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 bought from dealership in june 202…”
2025-08-01 · Power Train“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 although the vehicle will move at…”
2024-07-06 · Suspension“my whole front end of my jeep when i stop feels like it's coming out from underneath me…”
2024-05-28 · Engine“changed catalytic converter now my car want go over 5 mph …”
2023-11-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 need to fill-up again. i think this is a safety hazard because i stand…”
2023-10-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“faulty gas tank. doesn’t fill and gas shoots out during the fill process. …”
2023-09-06 · Suspension · 230,000 mi“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 contact was informed that the services could not be performed because t…”
2023-06-13 · Structure:body“subframe front and rear are completely rusted out and unsafe to drive…”
2023-03-04 · Power Train“i report reveral times issuess with my gear box, but each time they said the car is fine. the problems start after the car was serviced years ago to jeep desources rep (3400 sources blvd, dollard-des-ormeaux qc h9b 1z9, canada) but the issues become worst in time. it started to not be able to drive in authomatic mode but ok in manual and they told …”
2022-11-29 · Power Train“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 that matter) which can cause an accident at high speeds, all in which …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.