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2009 Jeep Patriot Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Suspension — runs 3.0× the fleet median for that category across the 964 model-years tracked on this site.
191Complaints
1Recalls
3Crashes
1Fires
3Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Suspension (18.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Suspension complaints here are 3.0× the median for that category across the 964 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Suspension35 · 18.3%not available
Engine35 · 18.3%not available
Power Train34 · 17.8%RecalledRecall 08V528000
Structure:body33 · 17.3%not available
Electrical System21 · 11%not available
Fuel/propulsion System21 · 11%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION35 · 18.3%
ENGINE35 · 18.3%
POWER TRAIN34 · 17.8%
STRUCTURE:BODY33 · 17.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM21 · 11%
Unspecified / other18 · 9.4%
SERVICE BRAKES11 · 5.8%
STRUCTURE10 · 5.2%
STEERING7 · 3.7%

Percentages are the share of the 191 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 08V528000 · 2008 · reported 10/09/2008

THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE FRAME IS ROTTING OUT. THE CAR IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD. THEIR IS A RECALL ON THE 2007 AND THE 2008 AND 2009 SHOULD…”NHTSA complaint 10917830 — filed 10/21/2016 · SUSPENSION
“THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER IS RUSTED THROUGH. CHRYSLER EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THE 2007 TO TEN YEARS TO COVER THIS PROBLEM, WHICH IF IT FAILS CAN…”NHTSA complaint 10894108 — filed 08/08/2016 · SUSPENSION
“SUB FRAME ROTTED THROUGH.EFECTING RIGHT SUSPENTION NOT DRIVEABLE. HAPPEND WHEN DRVING CITY STREETS HAD TO PULL IN TO NEAREST GARAGE.”NHTSA complaint 10893715 — filed 08/06/2016 · SUSPENSION

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Suspension issues are the most-reported category, cited in 35 of 191 NHTSA complaints (18.3%), followed by engine (35), power train (34), structure:body (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have?

191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 08V528000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2009 Jeep Patriot's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.