2009 Jeep Patriot suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 38 complaints for the 2009 Jeep Patriot, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2009 jeep patriot. Only has 30,000 miles and both front ball joints need to be replaced. And parts are on back order!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. The contact was driving approximate y 40 MPH when the transmission emitted an abnormal noise as the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume as normal. In addition, the rear end of the vehicle began to shake continuously. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on six occasions for the failure. The technician advised the contact that the central computer system needed to be updated.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Patriot
- Body & structure 49 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 34 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints