2009 Jeep Patriot FWD Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (6 reports).

0Recalls
24Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2009 Jeep Patriot FWD recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD.

Most common 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD problems

Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension6
Electrical System5
Structure4
Unknown Or Other3
Engine3
Tires2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Service Brakes2
Power Train2
Exterior Lighting2

What owners report

2019-07-22, Engine
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 WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,488. *BF *TR
2019-04-20, Wheels
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
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 NOTE OF FAILURE WAS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT ABOUT 30 MPH WHILE TURNING RIGHT.
2018-04-16, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OFF AND SUNROOF LEAK
2017-08-30, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
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

2009 Jeep Patriot FWD questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD?

Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (6), Electrical System (5), Structure (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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