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All cars · Jeep Patriot · 2009

2009 Jeep Patriot. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index174100 = average car
Complaints52NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold31,432U.S. model year
Per 100K sold165complaints
Year rank#10 of 11#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD23 / 27 / 24Regular$2,600
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spd4Wheel or AWD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD21 / 25 / 23Regular$2,700
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)4Wheel or AWD20 / 22 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 39,000 and 111,500 miles. Median 75,200, from 229 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Body structure75,00020,800–112,80051
Suspension50,00036,000–97,00045
Transmission & drivetrain87,90055,000–118,00043
Engine98,00063,500–120,00041
Fuel or ev drive system79,00055,300–109,60025

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Body structure33%
Tires19%
Suspension17%
Transmission & drivetrain13%
Electrical12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
27551408

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 08V528000 Oct 2008 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

    Defect. 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.

Manufacturer communications 39

Jeep filed 39 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Water Leaks At The Front And/Or Rear Roof Area This bulletin involves inspecting the front…
  • NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for…
  • 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in…

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20071294640,434Suspension
20081538455,654Suspension
20091745231,432Body structure
2010351538,620Engine
20111137254,647Engine
201216411062,110Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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