2009 Jeep Patriot Fwd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (6) · Structure (3) · Power Train (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-09-03 · campaign 10E043000 · 294 vehicles
Defect: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Fix: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Service bulletins (22)
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 2025-04-02 · 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
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-22 · Engine · 102,488 mi“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 vehicle also stalled while being driven. the vehicle …”
2019-04-20 · Wheels · 190,000 mi“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 purchase…”
2018-09-25 · Unknown Or Other · 130,000 mi“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 to substandard metal premature failure. first n…”
2018-04-16 · Exterior Lighting“the car will not turn off and sunroof leak…”
2017-08-30 · Engine · 3 mi“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…”
2017-02-11 · Suspension · 199,125 mi“entire front subframe is rusted out causing the rack and pinion to be damaged. auto shop said he would not dare hit a pot hole with this since the transmission and engine could fall out. very dangerous situation. there are hundreds of complaints about this issue on the jeep forums.…”
2016-12-29 · Suspension · 64,000 mi“check engine light on indicating intake runner valve stuck open, replaced all parts checked butterfly's all ok. also x frame under engine rusted out. no accident yet.…”
2016-10-27 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi“vehicle abs light appears from time to time ,abs stops to work and also cruise control stops to work at the same time ,lately more often - sometimes if driving for longer period of time it will resume functionality then comes back again. *tr…”
2016-06-14 · Unknown Or Other“whenever it trains my car leaks either from the top of the windshield on through the map light it is very bad i normally keep towels in the car to catch the water because it has short-circuited my console it takes time for my console to work it goes in and out or sometimes it takes about a week to work again and i don't like driving at that point b…”
2016-03-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 46,141 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot fwd. while placing fuel into the vehicle, fuel spewed out. it was diagnosed that the filler neck valve was open and allowed fuel to splash back. due to the failure, it took approximately twenty minutes to fuel the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.