MYRModel Year Report

2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:11:19.897Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Patriot 4X4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2007: 141 complaints 2007 2008: 171 complaints 2008 2009: 60 complaints 2009 2010: 30 complaints 2010
2009: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007141
2008171
200960
201030

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 13 distinct reports on file.

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AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC MULTIPLE TIMES FOR SEVERAL MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE SINCE YOU LOSE ACCELERATION, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171211

VEHICLE STALLS AFTER REFUELING (SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN 5 MILES AFTER REFUELING) BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL. VEHICLE STALLS INITIALLY WHILE IDLING IMMEDIATELY AFTER REFUELING AND WHILE IN MOTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171113

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP AND THE RPMS INCREASED TO SEVEN AND THEN IMMEDIATELY TO ZERO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150623

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.