Complaints
292
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Jeep Patriot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#135 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:131,521 mi
#235 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:127,576 mi
#334 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:124,343 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Jeep Patriot.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 35 | — | — | 131,521 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 35 | — | — | 127,576 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 34 | — | — | 124,343 mi | |
| Body Structure | 33 | 1 | — | 82,853 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | — | 1 | 66,271 mi | |
| Fuel System | 21 | 1 | — | 152,026 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | — | — | 86,026 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 10 | — | — | 20,943 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 97,552 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 66,750 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 88,563 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 63,200 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | 1 | 123,701 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,521
Suspension Failures
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,576
Transmission / Drivetrain
34
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,343
Body Structure
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,853
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,271
Fuel System
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,026
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,026
Structural Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,943
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,552
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,750
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,563
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,200
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
123,701
Structure:Frame And Members
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Jeep Patriot — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Jeep Patriot reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2009 Jeep Patriot has 292 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 35 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (35 complaints, avg 131,521 mi); Suspension Failures (35 complaints, avg 127,576 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (34 complaints, avg 124,343 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 105,841 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Jeep Patriot include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Jeep Patriot as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Jeep Patriot?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Patriot reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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