2009 Jeep Patriot Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Jeep Patriot, 19% of all 191 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest transmission complaint count among 11 Patriot model years. Median mileage at failure: 87,439 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 37
- 19% of 191
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 87,439 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2009 Jeep Patriot transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 3, 2009, latest Aug 1, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Jeep Patriot
- NHTSA 08V528000Oct 9, 2008Transmission & Powertrain712 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Chrysler 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.
Risk: This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Patriot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Jeep Patriot, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 87,439 miles.
- Which Jeep Patriot year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2016 Jeep Patriot has the most transmission complaints (74), compared with 37 for the 2009.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Patriot concerns the transmission: 08V528000.