2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 problems
The 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 has 88 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (16%) concerns fuel system. After that come engine (14%) and drivetrain & axles (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 88 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Fuel system 16% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 17 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 83 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 21 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 83 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 70,000 miles. For fuel system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 98,000 miles (10 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a crash; 17 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2009 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Jeep Patriot 4X4 with enough data (33 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot 4x4. The contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated and the brake pedal became loose. The vehicle failed to slow down or stop and the rpms increased to seven and then immediately to zero. The steering wheel seized and the engine stalled. While driving 45 MPH, the contact crashed into an unknown object on the side of the road and caused the vehicle to roll over. Four passengers sustained shoulder injuries and lacerations.
At less than 370000 miles, (just out of warranty) I noticed a clunking and rattling noise from the front driver side of my 2009 jeep patriot. After a few days it spread to the passenger side front. When taking off or braking, especially around 5-10 MPH, the clunking is really loud. I drove to chrysler in wiesbaden, germany, and informed them that I believe it was a lower ball joint making the noise on both sides.
While driving on a residential road the 2009 jeep patriot's subframe broke. Because of this my vehicle almost lost the passenger tire. Had it been on the freeway I would have been severely injured. After being inspected by the mechanic he has never seen rust this bad and it's much more deteriorated than any other part of the underbody. This is not normal wear and tear. A 9 year old vehicle should not be experiencing this sort of deterioration.