2009 Jeep Patriot: common problems and reliability
An average Patriot year.
275 owner complaints, most about structure. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Patriot?The 2009 Jeep Patriot has 275 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are structure and suspension.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Jeep Patriot vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Patriot years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the Patriot?
Across the 10 Patriot model years we track, complaint volume runs from 120 (2013) to 548 (2014). With 275 complaints, the 2009 Patriot sits below the model's median of 326.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 Patriot
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 08V528000CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with a strong consensus that the Patriot is an unreliable vehicle prone to frequent, costly repairs.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Patriot. See the full Patriot owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Patriot listings typically run $6,836–$10,798 across 2009 to 2017 model years.
Other Patriot model years
Compare every Patriot year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.
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