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2009 Jeep Patriot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Jeep Patriot, 23% of all 191 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 11 Patriot model years. Median mileage at failure: 56,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
44
23% of 191
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
56,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Jeep Patriot suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 29, 2010, latest Jul 6, 2024.

2009 Jeep Patriot suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2010Aug 2012Oct 2013Jul 2015Aug 2016Sep 2019Mar 2022
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2010 to Jul 2024; peak Oct 2016 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Patriot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200711 (12%)
  2. 200828 (15%)
  3. 200944 (23%)
  4. 201021 (15%)
  5. 201162 (19%)
  6. 201218 (5%)
  7. 20134 (3%)
  8. 201414 (3%)
  9. 201512 (4%)
  10. 201615 (3%)
  11. 20173 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Jeep Patriot, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 56,500 miles.
Which Jeep Patriot year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2011 Jeep Patriot has the most suspension complaints (62), compared with 44 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Patriot is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.