2009 Jeep Patriot engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 35 complaints for the 2009 Jeep Patriot, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 107,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 106,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Our 2009 jeep patriot has stalled out over 35 times since october of 2011 after moving from california to florida. The issue of the jeep patriot stalling out always occurs at an intersection while waiting for the light turn green. The stalling out issue is more likely to occur on most, humid days. However, it has occurred on dry, humid days and on a rare occurrence, at night.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. While driving 50-65 MPH, the vehicle overheated and stalled. After the vehicle cooled down, the vehicle restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Patriot
- Body & structure 49 complaints
- Suspension 38 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 34 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints