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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.

2009 Jeep Patriot transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2009Feb 2013Mar 2015Apr 2017Jun 2018Aug 2019Sep 2021Aug 2025
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Aug 2025; peak Nov 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Jeep Patriot

  1. 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.

  1. 20076 (6%)
  2. 200825 (14%)
  3. 200937 (19%)
  4. 201017 (13%)
  5. 201153 (16%)
  6. 201263 (18%)
  7. 201319 (16%)
  8. 201470 (13%)
  9. 201550 (16%)
  10. 201674 (16%)
  11. 201715 (25%)

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.

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.