2009 JEEP PATRIOT

1 recalls — 292 complaints

08V528000 Oct 9, 2008
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
712 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC

Complaint Statistics

292 total complaints 3 crashes 3 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE35
SUSPENSION35
POWER TRAIN34
STRUCTURE:BODY33
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER18
SERVICE BRAKES11
STRUCTURE10
STEERING7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 9, 2025
Engine stalls only after filling up gas, resulting in check engine light or oil light turning on. I have taken it to numerous mechanics, who have all given me different answers, with anywhere from issues with EVAP hoses and fuel tank, to the fuel pump, or purge system. Problem was never addressed or... Read more
ENGINE Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 9, 2025
Engine stalls only after filling up gas, resulting in check engine light or oil light turning on. I have taken it to numerous mechanics, who have all given me different answers, with anywhere from issues with EVAP hoses and fuel tank, to the fuel pump, or purge system. Problem was never addressed or... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 1, 2025
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
I am submitting this complaint regarding the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) failure in our Jeep vehicle. We have experienced intermittent transmission issues throughout our entire period of ownership. The CVT has now completely failed—the vehicle will not shift out of low gear. The RPMs ... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 6, 2024
Incident date: May 30, 2024
My whole front end of my jeep when I stop feels like it's coming out from underneath me
ENGINE May 28, 2024
Incident date: May 28, 2024
Changed catalytic converter now my car want go over 5 mph
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 29, 2023
Incident date: Nov 29, 2023
After refueling the vehicle at a gas station, I drive about a 1/4 of a mile and the engine will stall and die. It will immediately restart and when I step on the gas pedal the engine has no power and will stall again. I will start it a third time and then it will run ok until I need to fill-up again... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 23, 2023
Incident date: Oct 23, 2023
Faulty gas tank. Doesn’t fill and gas shoots out during the fill process.
SUSPENSION Sep 6, 2023
Incident date: Jul 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a tire repair shop for alignment and tire rotation services; however, the contact was informed ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 13, 2023
Incident date: Jun 6, 2023
Subframe front and rear are completely rusted out and unsafe to drive
POWER TRAIN Mar 4, 2023
Incident date: Nov 15, 2022
I report reveral times issuess with my gear box, but each time they said the car is fine. The problems start after the car was serviced years ago to Jeep Desources rep (3400 Sources Blvd, Dollard-des-Ormeaux QC H9B 1Z9, Canada) but the issues become worst in time. It started to not be able to drive ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 29, 2022
Incident date: Nov 25, 2022
Vehicle's CVT transmission will overheat and cause the speed of the vehicle to slow down, unable to speed back up, and the acceleration to be extremely slow, if at all. This can cause the vehicle to decelerate rapidly, and unexpectedly on the highway (or generally any speed, for that matter) which c... Read more
SUSPENSION Nov 19, 2022
Incident date: Nov 18, 2022
front and rear crossmember assembly rusted through car available. acknowledged history on this and related models of Chrysler products resulting in a additional 10 yr warrantee on these components which was not communicated to original owners and has now expired. vehicle has the potential to lose dr... Read more
STEERING Nov 19, 2022
Incident date: Nov 18, 2022
front and rear crossmember assembly rusted through car available. acknowledged history on this and related models of Chrysler products resulting in a additional 10 yr warrantee on these components which was not communicated to original owners and has now expired. vehicle has the potential to lose dr... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 11, 2022
Incident date: Jul 20, 2022
Vehicle started making a metal rub noise. Took to mechanic. K frame front drivers side is completely broken in two. Engine could have broken thru and caused a crash. No warning lights
ENGINE Sep 7, 2022
Incident date: Sep 2, 2022
We bought this car in March of 22 for our daughter. She used to drive back and forth between Mankato, MN and Coralville, IA. Every time she has driven it, the overheating light has come on and the car slows down below 50 mph. We have taken it to the mechanic, who we bought it from, three times for r... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Aug 8, 2022
Incident date: Jan 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the vehicle front subframe was corroded. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the front subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that in July 2022, the vehicle w... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 15, 2022
Incident date: Mar 1, 2019
My rear subframe is completely rusted through. It is available for inspection. It has been confirmed by an independent service center. Warranties were issued to 2007 owners or 10 years old. 3 years ago I noticed a squeek in the trunk. Was told it was struts so I had them replaced. Now the vehicle kn... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 29, 2022
Incident date: Jun 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently started to decelerate. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and after restarting the vehicle, he drove to ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 6, 2022
Incident date: Nov 25, 2018
Dome light leaking water when rain or snow, leaving seats, car floor mats drenched. Had to replace radio three times and it smells like something burning
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 6, 2022
Incident date: Nov 25, 2018
Dome light leaking water when rain or snow, leaving seats, car floor mats drenched. Had to replace radio three times and it smells like something burning
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 6, 2022
Incident date: Nov 25, 2018
Dome light leaking water when rain or snow, leaving seats, car floor mats drenched. Had to replace radio three times and it smells like something burning
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 10, 2022
Incident date: Mar 10, 2022
Air conditioner drain drips directly on subframe cross brace for front cradle, erosion and road grim along with neverending dripping water even from using defrost leads to rust and cross brace breaking into and well you can use your imagination for what happens next. Drain needs extended and re rout... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 10, 2022
Incident date: Mar 10, 2022
Air conditioner drain drips directly on subframe cross brace for front cradle, erosion and road grim along with neverending dripping water even from using defrost leads to rust and cross brace breaking into and well you can use your imagination for what happens next. Drain needs extended and re rout... Read more
SUSPENSION Mar 10, 2022
Incident date: Mar 10, 2022
Air conditioner drain drips directly on subframe cross brace for front cradle, erosion and road grim along with neverending dripping water even from using defrost leads to rust and cross brace breaking into and well you can use your imagination for what happens next. Drain needs extended and re rout... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 1, 2022
Incident date: Feb 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the anti-theft warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would fail to start up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was parked and remained at the residence unrepaired. Nei... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Dec 16, 2021
Car shuts off after fueling. Is a common problem with other Jeep owners found on Google. My mechanic actually found the articles. Apparently it is a Rollover valve issue. Like others have suggested, not to fill the fuel tank full unless you want to pay over $1000 for a new gas tank. I don't want t... Read more
ENGINE Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Dec 16, 2021
Car shuts off after fueling. Is a common problem with other Jeep owners found on Google. My mechanic actually found the articles. Apparently it is a Rollover valve issue. Like others have suggested, not to fill the fuel tank full unless you want to pay over $1000 for a new gas tank. I don't want t... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 30, 2021
Incident date: Sep 27, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate and jerk. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and waited for an hour before continuing to drive to her re... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 2, 2021
Incident date: Aug 25, 2021
The contact's daughter-in-law owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while he was replacing the brakes and control arms on the vehicle, he noticed that both the front and rear sub frame of the vehicle were severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed t... Read more
SUSPENSION Sep 2, 2021
Incident date: Aug 25, 2021
The contact's daughter-in-law owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while he was replacing the brakes and control arms on the vehicle, he noticed that both the front and rear sub frame of the vehicle were severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed t... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 25, 2021
Incident date: Aug 25, 2021
After fueling the vehicle completely, the engine stalls multiple times while in motion. This happens for a few miles and re-starts before running normal again. When the engine stalls, the vehicle cannot accelerate and power-steering is not operable. The vehicle's engine has stalled when entering a h... Read more
STEERING Jul 23, 2021
Incident date: Jul 22, 2021
After refueling car stalls when this happens loss of power steering brakes etc Dangerous entering busy roads from gas stations Been happening consistently, many other owners report same problem across multyears of manufacture.
POWER TRAIN Jul 23, 2021
Incident date: Jul 22, 2021
After refueling car stalls when this happens loss of power steering brakes etc Dangerous entering busy roads from gas stations Been happening consistently, many other owners report same problem across multyears of manufacture.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 23, 2021
Incident date: Jul 22, 2021
After refueling car stalls when this happens loss of power steering brakes etc Dangerous entering busy roads from gas stations Been happening consistently, many other owners report same problem across multyears of manufacture.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 15, 2021
Incident date: Jun 15, 2021
FRAME ROTTED OUT ON THIS VEHICLE AND , ACCORDING TO INSPECTION SERVICE GARAGE, MANY JEEP PATRIOTS. JEEP COMPASS HAS A RECALL ON THE FRAMES .
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 29, 2021
Incident date: Mar 20, 2019
Unknown the Jeep Patriot 2009 was purchased from DND auto in Belvidere NJ 07823. Failed inspection ABS U0416 codes pop up which the brake system. ESP U1110, PAS U1120. This vehicle under has stalled and brake system failed. Alternator also is not working properly. Odometer does not work properly.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 29, 2021
Incident date: Mar 20, 2019
Unknown the Jeep Patriot 2009 was purchased from DND auto in Belvidere NJ 07823. Failed inspection ABS U0416 codes pop up which the brake system. ESP U1110, PAS U1120. This vehicle under has stalled and brake system failed. Alternator also is not working properly. Odometer does not work properly.
Fire
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING May 29, 2021
Incident date: Mar 20, 2019
Unknown the Jeep Patriot 2009 was purchased from DND auto in Belvidere NJ 07823. Failed inspection ABS U0416 codes pop up which the brake system. ESP U1110, PAS U1120. This vehicle under has stalled and brake system failed. Alternator also is not working properly. Odometer does not work properly.
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 24, 2021
Incident date: Nov 10, 2020
LEFT SIDE OF FRONT FRAME HAS LARGE RUST HOLE AND IS BADLY RUSTED. RIGHT SIDE IS BADLY RUSTED BUT NO HOLE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Feb 24, 2021
VEHICLE ENGINE CUTS OUT WITHOUT WARNING AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK THE LAST 5 FILL-UPS. GAS TANK IS NOT BEING OVERFILLED. USUALLY HAPPENS WITHIN THE FIRST 1/2 MILE AFTER LEAVING THE GAS STATION. HAPPENED RECENTLY AS I WAS PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM THE GAS STATION ON A BUSY STREET. FORTUNATELY I ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 4, 2021
Incident date: Jul 2, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SAW THAT A PIECE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS MISSING DUE T... Read more
SUSPENSION Feb 4, 2021
Incident date: Jul 2, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SAW THAT A PIECE OF THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS MISSING DUE T... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 5, 2021
Incident date: Jul 31, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ONCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES, AND THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 28, 2020
Incident date: Oct 26, 2020
TAKES ABOUT 15 MINUTES OR MORE TO PUT GAS IN MY GAS TANK. ON THE INTERNET SEARCH IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM THAT A LOT OF JEEP PATRIOT'S HAVE. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ THE CAUSE IS A ROLL OVER VALVE WHICH IS PLASTIC AND LOCATED IN THE TANK ITSELF. THAT THE ONLY WAY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM IS TO GET A NEW TANK ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 5, 2020
Incident date: Feb 5, 2020
ABS MODULE CONTROL IS NOT FUNCTIONING. THEREFORE I NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO MY ABS BRAKES.
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 14, 2020
Incident date: Aug 11, 2020
THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSMEMBER CORRODED AND SNAPPED IN HALF. THERE WAS A 10YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I APPARENTLY MISSED BY A FEW MONTHS. THIS IS SUPER DANGEROUS. IT CAUSED THE TIRE TO POP WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM IT RUBBING AND THEN I VEERED OFF THE ROAD. THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER IS ALSO IN SIMI... Read more
Crash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 28, 2020
Incident date: Jun 2, 2020
EVERY TIME I FILL UP GAS TANK CAR WONT START IMMEDIATELY AND WHEN I FINALLY GET IT TO START IT TURNS OFF AGAIN WHEN I DRIVE OFF OR AT FIRST STOP I MAKE. PROBLEM SEEMS TO ONLY OCCUR WHEN GAS TANK IS COMPLETELY FULL.
SUSPENSION Jul 20, 2020
Incident date: Jul 17, 2020
LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL AREA WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS.. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED CROSSMEMBER SERIOUSLY RUSTED AND CORRODED AT UPPER CONTROL ARM AREA. SEVERAL MAJOR CRACKS IN SUBFRAME DUE TO RUST THROUGH COMPROMISING VEHICLE STABILITY. COMPLAINTS MADE TO CHRYSLER AND THE DE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 4, 2020
Incident date: Jul 4, 2017
THE OVER HEATING LIGHT TURNS ON ON THE DASH AND MY CAR OVER HEATS AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING OVER 50MPH FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. HOWEVER, IF I DRIVE ON STATE ROADS GOING 50MPH OR UNDER THE CAR DOESN'T OVER HEAT. I GOT A NEW THERMOSTAT AND NEW RADIOTOR THINKING IT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND... Read more
ENGINE Jul 2, 2020
Incident date: Jul 2, 2020
JEEP STUTTERS AND STALLS OUT IMMEDIATELY UPON FILLING TANK WITH GAS, ALMOST GOT HIT MANY TIMES PULLING OUT OF GAS STATION, THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED, IT IS DEADLY AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE ON VARIOUS FORUMS HAVE REPORTED SAME PROBLEM. NHTSA NEEDS TO STOP OVERLOOKING THIS ISSUE. IT IS A COMMON VEHICLE S... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — JEEP PATRIOT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP17002 Opened: Mar 29, 2017 — Closed: Oct 2, 2017
DP — Closed — Model Year: 2007
Engine stall after refueling
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) evaluated this petition by 1) reviewing the Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports (i.e., complaints) submitted to the Agency, 2) reviewing the manufacturer's response to an Information Request letter the Agency produced, and 3) reviewing the investig... Read more
PE12032 Opened: Oct 15, 2012 — Closed: May 3, 2013
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2011
Engine stall, fuel delivery failure
In a letter dated April 3, 2013, Chrysler Group LLC submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA identifying a safety defect in the fuel delivery system in approximately 20,532 model year (MY) 2012 Jeep Patriot (11,624) and Compass (8,908) vehicles manufactured from October 18, 2011 through ... Read more

JEEP PATRIOT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JEEP PATRIOT across all model years (2009–2016).

32 Total Recalls
4,359 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
205 Reported Crashes
60 Reported Fires
10 Reported Deaths

JEEP PATRIOT — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2017 0 98 View
2016 1 743 View
2015 1 496 View
2014 4 902 View
2013 3 178 View
2012 8 550 View
2011 8 485 View
2010 6 206 View
2009 (current) 1 292
2008 0 273 View
2007 0 130 View
2002 0 6 View

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