2009 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

35Engine complaints

18.3%Of all 191 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION35 · 18.3%

ENGINE35 · 18.3%

POWER TRAIN34 · 17.8%

STRUCTURE:BODY33 · 17.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 11%

Share of the 191 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Jeep Patriot overview page.

What owners report

“INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL STUCK OPEN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. VEHICLE HAS 92000 MILES ONLY. MECHANIC TOLD ME IT IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE…”NHTSA complaint 10907024 — filed 09/15/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE…”NHTSA complaint 10899423 — filed 08/30/2016

“DAUGHTER'S 2009 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 50,000 MILES SHUTS OFF AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF FILL UP JEEP SHUTS OFF AND…”NHTSA complaint 10884715 — filed 07/14/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Jeep Patriot: 35 of 191 complaints on file (18.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have in total?

191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.