2009 Jeep Patriot FWD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD has a complaint index of 67 and ranks 2nd worst out of 4 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Owners most often reported suspension, wheel, and tire problems, followed by electrical and engine issues, with a median failure mileage of 53,065.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #2 of 4 Patriot FWD years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 24
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (38%)
- Electrical System5 (21%)
- Engine5 (21%)
- Brakes4 (17%)
- Structure & Body4 (17%)
- Other3 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
- Steering1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Tires suffered sidewall blowouts, including a case at very low mileage while driving at highway speed.
- Water leaked into the cabin through the map light, sunroof, A-pillars, and rear hatch light area, sometimes requiring repeated dealer visits.
- Front suspension parts wore out, with owners reporting broken valve stems, worn ball joints, and replaced tie rod ends and control arms.
- The transmission overheated on the highway, causing the vehicle to slow sharply until it cooled down, and in another case the vehicle stalled in traffic.
- The air conditioning condenser sat unprotected at the front of the vehicle, leaving it exposed to road debris.
2009 Jeep Patriot FWD recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 compared with other Patriot FWD years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2009 Patriot FWD has a complaint index of 67 and ranks 2nd worst of 4 model years, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Patriot years.
- What are the most common problems on the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD?
- Suspension, wheels, and tires make up 38% of complaints, followed by electrical system and engine issues at 21% each, and brakes and structure/body issues at 17% each.
- Does the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2009 Patriot FWD in this data.
- At what mileage do 2009 Patriot problems typically show up?
- The overall median mileage at failure is 53,065. Suspension complaints show a median of 51,131 miles, while engine complaints show a median of 64,000 miles.
- How does the 2009 Patriot compare to other years?
- The 2008 model is rated Avoid with a complaint index of 100, the 2007 model is rated Good with an index of 33, and the 2010 model is rated Best with an index of 0, making 2009 the second-worst year.